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I did enjoy Panther alot. You know how it goes tho... getting snagged somewhere like Nashville and getting riddled with minis. The whole time driving team for them (4 months), we were offered only a handfull of runs over 800 mi, one of which we turned down for dh and fsc. We didn't sit too much...

Thanx Dave... I thought of AB, but they wanted $725 for an upper bunk, which is rediculous. Perhaps they have used ones, or might know where I can get them, though.

Time has come to get some legs put on the ol' beater. About half the hi-lo drivers worry when going into my truck, even though it has tandems in back. Well... it does drop a bit when they use the heavy forklifts :7 Where can I find some used dollies around Detroit? I know a trailer repair...

Well, bigguy, if I were averaging 800-1300 mi runs with only a couple hours in between loads, I would've never gone independant. My acceptance rating would've stayed about the same... because I would've been too tired to keep going at that pace, not cause I got a ton of mini offers. The bonus...

I believe it. Those are also concidered minis tho. I try to get $200-$250 for runs under 100 mi. I don't have much luck around Detroit, cause most of these dweebs competing got less than that... which isn't worth the time or chance to get a big run.

You need to tell the o/o about his shifting and getting lost. He's going to cost him another transmission. This driver obviously needs alot more practice shifting, and plotting his route before the truck moves. Not getting sleep is one thing, but this guy sounds dangerous. My nephew got in the...

I don't know if all Sapp Brothers truckstops have free wifi, but some on 80 in NE and IA are.

You're right Louixo... but I'd think they'd be pleased at what's become of EO. For the most part, the members have policed themselves with little intervention from the powers that be. The controversy is still there, but it's contained, for the most part. I think one poster, in particular...

Hey Flame... how've you been? Haven't seen ya hangin around for awhile. To answer your question, I've seen a good share of expedite freight running between CA and TX. Alot goes to AZ, but not much out of there. Also have seen some going from WA to AZ or NM, more to CA. And, a bit of traffic...

I don't think anyone has a beef with supplimenting a retirement. The beef is getting into a van to make some poker money.

Some members have expressed concern with this company and the kind of freight they have. I noticed the banner for them that says "Be your own dispatcher" and "No risk" and "No commitment". Well, once freight is on my truck there's commitment. What happens when no one's there when you arrive? I'd...

Maybe I wasn't clear in my statement. The frustration comes from tiredofsitting and others. The statements about retirees, including the dock worker at Ford wanting fishing money came from another source. I also heard the same comment from a dockworker about getting into expediting when he...

Lions fan??? But I thought you were so big on the Panthers. Looks like there's a chance they could visit Seattle in the playoffs. :7

Sure... if you have a t/t. Otherwise, those loads are as scarse as leprechauns... unless you're FXCC. I'm sure ateam has gotten some, along with most of their contractors. It's pretty obvious... when things get desperate, and money is no object, call FXCC. Other than that, I doubt that kind of...

As the great Han Solo once said, "Great Kid! Now don't get cocky." That same cockiness will make you look foolish if and when you start wondering why you've been sitting for 3 days without a load. We've ALL been there!!! Being a team IS the reason for most of your success, but also the fact...

Goodguy... listen to yourself. You're retired, makin buku bucks from mutual funds, you leave one portion of the industry to stay legal, and get into another one which is saturated. Seems that failure to you is not relevant, as you can survive off of your other finances. So why get into vans in...

The only way you're getting freight from NLM is by getting your own authority, then go to Detroit to take their class. I don't think greed by the companies are the reason vans aren't moving. It's the amount of van loads compared to vans. Companies are paying their contractors what the market...

kg, thanx for putting words in my mouth. I am talking about vans specifically, not expediting as a whole. There's plenty of room in expediting, but ppl are complaining about getting their toes stepped on when it comes to vans. I'm just expressing the culmination of what's floated around EO for...

Having talked to you on the phone, you understand my philosophy. What I meant was that after sitting in NC (or anywhere else) for a few days, I will lower my asking price. That by no way means cheap freight. All I'm doing is slightly reducing my profit, not taking a loss for fuel OR time. I'm...

Got here Sunday, and sitting here looking for a load. If anyone's in the area, give me a shout. I'll wait till Wed., then take some LTL outta here. For anyone stuck here, and wanting to get a room, I have the perfect place. Family Gardens Suites is only $49 for a single (if you get a rest area...