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Tom, didn't you run solo with Panther? If so, then you have your answer why. While some solos do well with them, most just aren't getting the miles. If you're on with the right company, you can make a killing. I've just finished my best 9 day stretch solo in my career, and my second or third...

That's very possible, tired. Brokers are notorious for being greedy (a good number of them anyways). But who bids on the loads for the companies? Is it dispatcher? If so, why would they bid the same in order to make more profit? Could they be getting a commission as well? Broom, you're right...

We got a list of trainers/testers from our Secretary of State in Michigan (aka. DMV). You could try there. Most needed you to have your own truck for testing, but some charge a small fee to use theirs. If that doesn't work out, find somewhere that trains bus drivers. If THAT fails, see if an...

I'd be surprised to find Willie back here. But just in case, he told me the new website for his super-spectacular thingamabob... www.uselessgadetsandgizmosforstupidtruckers.com

Tom, you're dead on about it being which company you go with. And yes, single D units have a rougher time getting loaded than teams in most companies. It's taken me almost 7 years to get where I finally understand the business... notice I didn't say companies. You can do well with most...

Now that's what I'm talkin about. My sis retired from the Marines after 22 years, and she still has to work. Military retirement doesn't pay squat. I totally understand where you're coming from. Also, you've been in this for almost as long as expediting itself. My beef is with those who have a...

Hearing tiredofsittin, and numerous others, complain on how bad it's been for vans lately, got me thinking. I was gonna just post it in the "How Dependant is Expediting" thread, but I decided to start a new one just on this topic. Tired, you've been having a bad streak lately. It doesn't help...

Without fsc, you could get somewhere around $2.00/mi for a straight truck load, IF he is your customer. If you get a load thru a broker, count on much less.

That is funny as hell, Jim!!! Nothing worse than the spillies tho :o :7 :7 :7 :7 :7

Thanx guys... will do! Leo... listen for the horn, I'm headed your way :D

The jugs would be fine if you're solo. But as a team, it's hard to stay steady while peeing into a 2" opening. Thus, the hospital urinal. (Not the bedpans!!! The bottles with a snap on lid.) Another good emergency is an empty 44oz disposable plastic cup. They worked perfectly for when one of us...

How are conditions driving I-10 along the coast? I thought the hurricanes damaged areas of the road, but haven't seen anything on the site other than normal construction. If I do go that way, towards Houston, I'm taking I-12 to avoid New Orleans. Please post if you've just been that way. Thanx!

When they mention fuzzbuster, tell em, "I'm a trucker. This is a cb. Truckers use them to find out where speed traps are."

Reading that, I'll know to 1)Stay away from that place, and 2)Carry a hospital urinal (the kind with a lid). I had them along when running teams, so as to not pull over every 2 hours. Just don't forget to empty it like my co-driver kept doing. It kinda defeats your purpose. But that's a great...

Leo is right on. If you take something that's close to your limit, say... 11,000+, hit the first truckstop that has a scale and weigh it! Even though you're under, it takes time before you learn how your axels hold the weight. If you're over on either axel, take it back to the shipper and have...

RE: I am no longer a ROOKIE one year ago today I t I'm going to hold my tongue and just watch :9

Ateam... in general, you are correct. But they can't search without provocation. It's just like a regular vehicle. They have to be looking for something in particular, and have to acknowledge that if you ask what it is they're searching for. I read that article on NY Supreme Court throwing out...

You're right... call dispatch. Let them decide what should be done. Taking matters into your hands could damage your company's reputation with the customer. Your company may have you write "refusal to sign" on the bol. I wouldn't get the police involved unless dispatch tells you otherwise. In...

Could be that there are just more trucks, period. Also, could be they're taking their wonderful 8 hour break. Needless to say, if things were slow, we'd be hearing it everyday on here. No one has posted about sitting with straight trucks lately, so I guess business is booming. Vans are a...

I think alot of ppl are disgruntled by the way they're treated at Panther. The ones who make it AND enjoy it basically learn the politics and employ diplomacy where it counts. Dave takes it as "it's business, nothing personal" attitude, and I'm sure instructs his drivers to do the same. That's...