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RE: Got Ripped off and do not want the same to hap Broom... Wolverine Freightliner charges $80/hour labor. I really think it was that much because you were on the left coast, more than being in Canada (though that was a chunk of it). I got a pm done here in Detroit and it cost me $266. So, I...

RE: Teamsters/Public Citizen Petition for HOS reve The new rule is “science-based and laid out well,” said Don Osterberg, a Schneider National vice president who serves on the hours subcommittee of the American Trucking Associations. “At 378 pages, it’s long, but it’s less confusing.” Under...

Yeah... the bandwagon is usually profitable before the floodgates open ;)

I don't understand what Miko is talking about. :P

I'm seeing contractors get po'd by FXCC playing a game, when otherwise they would be content. I agree that acceptance rating isn't that big of a deal. But isn't White Glove criteria partly based on acceptance? I believe that acceptance is the equivilant of reputation in the bigger companies, and...

RE: Got Ripped off and do not want the same to hap I think some of that $340 has to do with it being west coast. The guy in WA, who sold me my truck, paid over $300 for a complete pm. Everything is higher out there.

Depends on what percentage you're getting. If you're making 35%, you'll need 1900 miles to make $800. At 40%, you'll need 1667 miles. Both of those are possible, but my guess is they aren't probable. You should have a month of those numbers, but once winter comes, you'd be lucky to hit your...

First off, if you study the book for a couple of hours, you should have no problems. The questions at the end of each chapter are pretty much what's on the test. Also, you can stay until Secretary of State closes, and take the test all day. Usually you'll pass by the second time taking it. Are...

Yep... I live in Mich and picked up my truck in Washington off of I-5. You can't really do something like that unless it's a great deal. Running home empty cost a small fortune.

I think as soon as this is implemented, we'll see more accidents. If those drivers are smart enough, they'd say,"I was forced to drive 8 by the new rules, when I usually stop after 5 for sleep." That'll get their attention. I don't know what is REALLY behind this rule change. I wouldn't doubt...

The solos are worse off if they have a qualcomm onboard monitoring when they start and stop. Their dispatchers will have a nightmare on their hands. Can't say I miss the satellite.

I believe the new HOS rules will affect single drivers as harshly, but in a different way. Who in their right mind will take a mini or 200 mile run anymore? It will be a crapshoot! Who will chance taking a short run, only to be forced to take 8 in the bunk if another run doesn't come along soon...

yes... www.rense.com He's farther out there than Art Bell. While some of the things he says make some sense, he makes a conspiracy out of EVERYTHING. So I can't trust a thing he says.

Have you been reading Jeff Rense?

As much as I see OOIDA as a good thing for us, their insurance is outrageous. Use google and look up trucking insurance. I recommend Great West Casualty. Panther uses them, and they have pretty good service. Check out Transport Insurance Agency in Sylvania, Ohio. They sell Great West, and have...

It depends on what type of vehicle you have. With a longer box, you could fit two or more LTL loads. These can pay anywhere from .25/mi for a skid or two, to 1.00 or more for 10 skids. If you have an expedite load that doesn't pick up for several hours, you could add some good money by picking...

Some things are not for the feds to interfere with. As far as I'm concerned, the feds have already shredded the constitution to fit their own agenda. I think the states can take care of this on their own.

I was told my sprint mobile card can be used for faxes, since it has its own phone#. I haven't had the chance to try it yet, however... and probably won't need to. That may be something to look into to cover all your bases.

What I see are ppl warning which companies will burn you. Other than those companies, it's all a matter of fit. Express-1 was a great company for me, as a single driver, until they got me out of their freight zone... then I was on my own. Panther is a great company for teams, if you don't mind...

That still works for dh for relocation after a drop, or if it's just dead. I know some companies will relocate you after you've sat for 24 hours. But most of the smaller ones say you're on your own after they send you out of the freight zone. I think that is bs, but every company has its...