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That is what I am missing; the big screen tv If I didn't have to haul freight I could add a hot tub and pool table. Davekc

It is that reason you have Landstar and Panther with special services divisions Davekc

If you feel comfortable taking the driving part I would go to your local drivers license bereau and get the booklet for taking your cdl. It will cover just about everything. There is a seperate book for hazmat if you need that. Davekc

A close topic; has anyone tried the gulf coast bypass filter. Heard about the gulf coast on XM's Dave Nemo. Davekc

I agree with LDB. It wasn't stretched. From the pictures it looks like they just welded an extended frame and added dolly legs. If it is double framed it may be ok. Before you buy, I would run it by a dealer and have them really look at it. The blue one looks to be set up correctly. Anytime you...

Pretty simple in the 80's. All you needed was a chauffeurs license. When the CDL came out, I was grandfathered in. Wife just went and took the test in a smaller straight truck. Since I had numerous trucks she had several to practice on. Davekc

RobA is correct. I did some work several years ago in Houston for them and they ran local and some 2 and 300 mile trips. I had recieved loads from them but never physically drove for them. Davekc

If your company has a contractor relations dept. I would start with them. Secondly, I would find out through the company and current drivers, where their freight lanes and customers are. If you need to remain with this particular carrier, then try the above. At least it has no cost associated...

that is interesting. Does that apply if they freeze up? Davekc

If you are driving your own truck I would think you can work as little or as much as you want. After all you would be an independent contractor. If driving for an owner it would depend upon what everyone had agreed. Davekc

Someone had asked earlier and it was listed in the classifieds. Not sure if it has sold. Davekc

RE: Let's go, Come on Come on Let's go where's th dallas or tulsa make sure you check first to see how many trucks are there Davekc

The best thing in my opinion is to have a dispatcher ride with someone for a week. And of course it goes the other way, have a driver spend some time with a dispatcher. Almost a scary concept:) Davekc

I look for brokers that handle alot of LTL freight. When starting out, go to a truck stop and call a couple of brokers and ask them what brokers they know that handle LTL freight. Over time you will develop a list for specific areas. I as well get names right from our carrier in the backhaul...

RE: What to Expect for Income Driving for a Fleet The usual pay is around a 60/40 split. It certainly helps to run someone elses truck before making a big plunge. Income will depend on how well you run your truck as well as how good the company is in keeping you loaded. Some are good and some...

RE: Anyone have a good recommendation for reefer i Good idea! Sometimes it is hard to convince some that the world is not flat. Davekc

You are usually better off to have specific brokers rather than using load boards. We usually get good rates but at times where it is competitive I may have to pick up two shipments. Pretty easy with a straight truck. With a van you are limited to the east coast. As Lawrence mentioned, it...

RE: Anyone have a good recommendation for reefer i When we were there you got knocked out of service for 24 hours if you requested the lock removed. As indicated, you are making zero dollars just sitting there. The load will pay more but not to offset the cost. If you remove the lock and you...

RE: Anyone have a good recommendation for reefer i Rich is correct. I can't tell you the times we had trucks tied up for days waiting on a Phizer run. Not too profitable. Davekc

You can make money with LTL freight if you know what you are doing. Sometimes you may have to double shipments when coming from the west coast. Each load may only pay .80 cents per mile but with the two you are at 1.60. Of course you want to make sure they are going to the same area. Keep in...