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RE: Has a Dispatcher ever said anything rude to yo DD you are clearly right. Companies must remember that these are independent contractors. Taking a driver that is an owner operator out of service is illegal. Under that provision you are dictating a work order which would give them a employee...

RE: Has a Dispatcher ever said anything rude to yo Professionalism has to be on both sides of the fence. One bad dispatcher usually is not a reflection of a whole organization. The majority have never been on the road and know very little about what we do. There are exceptions, but very few...

Just when you think you have most of it down, it will all change. Keeps it from becoming boring Davekc

I can't see why they wouldn't unless there is some liability issues with insurance. They might think you will add another and be a complete double. That in itself will effect the insurance rate. I will have to ask around and see if that is an issue. Davekc

When figuring your cost per mile remember to have three figures. The first is what it costs to move your truck any distance The second is that number with what your given wage is. (What are you paying yourself) And the third is your business profit. Why have a truck (which is a business) and not...

RE: Now I'm not sure if expediting is the way to g Is this industry still growing and is there enough frieght to handle more drivers? Time and time again I read that you should ask questions when considering going this route. I am taking your advise. Sylvester Clearly there is more freight...

I would highly recommend you visit www.ooida.com for information. They explain everything and tell you how to calculate it. Good luck Davekc

Once a year. For the folks who have shocks on their sleeper, I would change those as well. Changing all of them is very inexpensive for what you get in return. Davekc

Fuel use to be considerably higher in Fl than Ga. On our way home this time we were surprised that there was only a few cents difference between these states. That is comparing the prices at the J in Brunswick Ga to St Augustine, Fl. Talk about price manipulation. Davekc

RE: Now I'm not sure if expediting is the way to g Excellent response Tom. I think that is the current state of expediting. The current driver shortage will continue in expediting as well as general line haul. Currently, companies are starting to pay for sins of the past as efforts to recruit...

RE: Has a Dispatcher ever said anything rude to yo All of the companies that have less than desirable dispatchers had better wake up. The issue of driver shortages is starting to creep into this picture. The ones that master a good relationship with their drivers will be the ones who succeed...

It has become the US autobahn. 10,20,70,80, and 65 kind of are the same. 77 is the same once you leave OH. We usually run at the posted speed and sometimes slower. The bigger the rear bumper the better. Reminds me of Hillary's new bumper sticker that says "RUN,RUN,RUN. The democrats put it on...

I looked at that. 30 foot box is pretty rare. Not a bad concept though. Davekc

What company is this? I agree that maybe more information could be distributed at orientation on a companies freight lanes. Not likely to see the light of day though because they want to cover as much freight as possible. Your profitability in most cases is not their first priority. Davekc

Mike cop did this with an international. I think you could go to a 26 foot box and keep the overall length at 40 feet. It would be ok on a straight truck, but as mentioned on a earlier post, not recommended for pulling a small trailer. Davekc

Alot of companies will put out non-profit runs to their new people. Usually because experienced drivers will turn them down. If they know you will take this type of load they will continue to offer them. Dispatchers will most often take the least path of resistance. Know what it costs to run...

Why would the carrier charge the driver for a random test that they are requiring? Panther doesn't charge for random drug tests. Kinda like QC charges, it sounds like someone is getting a kickback. Davekc

As Glen mentioned, everyone has to find the company that fits them best. We are currently with Panther as a team in a straight truck and have been successful with them. I can't offer any real advise on how vans do with them. Their recruiters or drivers can answer most of that. They do keep you...

Someone needs to add the QC on top. Davekc

Expediting and general freight are two completely different businesses. It is like comparing McDonalds to Red Lobster. Both are in the food business but are ran completely different. As for signs on the truck, don't put them on if you don't like them. I think fedex will let you do that if you...