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You should ask Turtle. He'll describe it so well you won't need pictures. eb

It is still early, but I am trying to figure out one area in particle. Lone Star, Texas has been showing up as a board that the system wants to fill. To be honest the system has been showing the location the last couple months before the new roll out. It's just with the new system I can see a...

As different as everyone is from one another insurance companies can build up data that will create a generalized picture. Expedite companies know enough about the industry to come up with different pay scales for different truck types. Again it's a workable generalization. Why is it in other...

If I was teaming I've thought of using something like that too. Team mate is in the truck stop or walmart--"come on we got a load." Guess a lot of people use their cellphones that way. eb

Excerpt from latest message from the company--"The first Q&A session will be recorded on February 18, 2008 and will be available on the owner and driver web so you can listen at our convenience." Fine, I'm sure they meant to say "your". And I'm not going to make this a direct Panther bash...

So many people here tell prospect drivers how important it is to do research before making a business move into something like expediting then when the prospector asks for hard data they are told they can't use someone else's numbers because everyone's numbers are different, or some other...

Fastrod, I've been mulling that point for a while now. At orientation the company said--part-timers are not welcome. It's seeming to me that the part-timers are the exact people that the company needs to man all these fringe locations. The company wants to expand its coverage, but to do that...

If we aren't in a recession then by definition that means a recession is coming. I don't have to have the title of "financial professional" to figure that one out. As for the concept of green, I think it's easier to operate business in terms of efficiency. Efficiency is a timeless concept...

Don't be too sure about that. I remember hearing people rationalizing their decision to buy those fancy euro, vespa scooters. They all had to mention how great it was to have a great mileage vehicle. Notice they don't publish the mpg on those things. I dug and found some numbers and it turns...

Fuel additive and slowing down when not under load. I'm using the Howe's anti-gel year round, and it makes a noticeable, measurable difference. I can see a minimum of 1 mpg increase on my trip computer. Someone with a big truck might have numbers that apply to a larger application. eb

I have no insurance. The major companies will not cover me. Still looking for something. I had BCBS previously when I was self employed. It was a strong policy. Had employers insurance and when I transferred back to being an independent--no more coverage. If you have a good coverage that...

I've since had a chance to pull up my receipts. My whole bill for replacing the sensor was $197. I'm taking my receipt and work order back to the dealership. eb

Turtle sounds like he wants to be an INDEPENDENT contractor. That's what I'm talking about. eb

I started sending in inputs to my rep after I found out through this site that they were having meetings. One of my inputs was that I found people here more useful than trying to find out things through dispatch. That anything gets done through the council is a plus, because I think the main...

Mine already broke back in November. I was down for nine days, because part was national back order. I was fortunate enough to roll into my favorite dealership in San Antonio where I had a place to live. For those who haven't broke down yet--the vehicle will stall while under a full gallop...

I have to agree that having access to board position directly is a good change. It's very useful for my decision whether and how to time my move from a slow location. Feel sorry for all those dispatchers who lose their jobs because call volume drops. I think my criticisms of the new system...

I got the zip code for Lone Star from the mac 32, but that only works once I arrive in the area of the particular board. I also found the Lone Star listing in the pdf file for all the hot spots. But part of my point is that the information for the area is only available after I move there. And...

They say in their faq that the old system confused drivers because of the unclarity of a fifty mile radius. I don't see how this new system can make anything any more clear. A five digit zip code may be precise from where a desk jockey at a computer is concerned, but from where I'm sitting it...

Bernie, I had troubles viewing some features, because I wasn't using internet explorer.

I started an online shop over the holidays. Haven't sold anything yet, but I work on building up my inventory. So, not only am I a starving trucker, but I'm a starving artist as well. Hmm. eb