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Naw, the price is negotiable, they will knock off the $60,833. You can have it out the door for $500,000 and brag to yer friends how you saved $60,833 on yer purchase.

Well, I really didn't want to talk about this but the cool run turned into a load from hell. Just briefly, the first truck that picked up the load had a border problem and another truck was dispatched to transfer the load at the border. That caused an 8 hour delay. Then after getting about 700...

As for drivers working for owners and doing the 60/40 split. If the base rates increase and fuel surcharges decrease you simply have to arrange for a higher percentage split to offset the difference.

As far as repositioning. We are authorized to stay or go anywhere we want. We only get DH pay, though if we go to the suggested layover express center designated by DVA. Say I deliver in Nashville and DVA wants me to go to Memphis. I get DH pay to Memphis, or I can just stay in Nashville if I...

Luckily, I also find that most expediters are friendly and enjoy sharing their gemeral knowledge. Of course there are some loads that require being tight lipped about. I am a naturally inquisitve person by nature and find it interesting how people are doing and where their travels take them. I...

I really don't see what all the excitement is about. On the loads with high fuel surcharge you may loose but on the other hand you benefit on the low or no surcharge accounts and d/h. My understanding is that the FS is designed to keep our fuel cost in the dollar and some change, range. If I...

I agree, but tne many stories that could be told of expedite loads that we have hauled, would be amazing to the outsiders. But shippers have their reasons. Whether it be hazardous material that can't go by air, extremely fragile, high value, security issues etc. thats what keeps us busy. As...

I must admit that after 6 1/2 years running team and the last 7 months running solo I yearn for those long runs to far off distant places again. I recall getting caught up in that bogus adventure a few months ago and wishin it was me on that run from Seattle to Newfoundland. Just to be...

Bernie, It was John and not Art that used the poor choice of words "reject". But I understand how if you are doing well and like the company you are with and you see people trashing the company it does irritate you. I figured I would see an offended Conway driver before long. But it was just a...

I thought that the news on tolls had allready gotten out to everyone. Yes, the president announced to everyone at 4 star that all tolls will be paid on authorized routes in the near future. Yeah, A team you lucked out going permanent 3 axle now yer tolls will be picked up. What I used to like...

I see so many drivers idle their trucks all day and night because it is their "right" and demand their comfort. By all means, if the outside temperatures are not conducive to sleep then you must run the truck. It just bugs me when I see numerous trucks on nice cool days idling away. Often seeing...

I never used to have much concern about the equipment I drove. As long as the company and pay was good and the equipment was safe and maintained but I never could see myself going to work for Maty Kay cosmetics driving those pink tractors. Its bad enough just admitting I am from the San...

Congratulations Panther. You won this battle and like A-team, and I am sure, others at custom critical I also found this news a bit annoying (just my competitive nature comming out). You guys now have the bragging rights for #1. But on an individual basis it will probably have little impact on...

Oh darn, don't ya just hate when you post and then realize you screwed up. I went back and realized I was thinking of the arm facing a different direction on entry. I see the obvious knifing effect now, duhhh, its still early here, need a second cup

Those are fascinating photos. I would like to know the whole story. I can't believe the driver would have knowingly hauled this equipment with the bucket arm not fully lowered. Maybe someone here with heavy haul or equpment experience can tell us if the hydraulics can rise on their own if not...

Congratulations Teamcaffee in you're recruiting efforts. You're commission check is in the mail

Hello James I see you just joined today. Welcome to the site. If you have not allready done so there are many hours of reading in the archives here that address you're questions. You look like a very typical and perfect candidate for the expediting niche of the trucking industry. Experienced...

Yeah Col, the bad areas, lets see? Miami, Fl but I have run Carpet from Miami to Bristol,Tn...... Brownsville,Tx? Well, lots of discount auto parts to the midwest also El Paso and Phoenix, same for Laredo...... Phoenix? I have done loads to Albuquerque, Seattle, Wash DC etc..... Salt Lake City...

Keith gave me a call this afternoon asking me about you're situation. I am sure that by now you have received the phone numbers from either Rita or Rachel who can walk you thru the procedure. As long as you have an IRP number you do not need to pay Calif sales tax. Hope to hear more from a...

The best of luck to you Rich. I know that a brush with death can be a very sobering experience. You were very fortunate that you were near a hospital and recognized the fact that you needed help. My brother at the age of 39 in 1993 and my codriver just this last January at the age of 60 both...