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RE: Which company actually cares about good driver We're newbies - and always will be because we will always be looking and asking for advice to improve our situation. We listen to advice from everyone and then use what best fits us - because both experienced and newbies have different points...

Weight station control! How about this: in Ohio we get a red light and then told to pull out back for a level 1 inspection. First our papers are checked in the office where we find to DOT officer monitoring CB #19 and replying to drivers who comment about their transponders not working! Then...

In our short time with FXCC we have found that going to the address given to us will always be the right thing for us to do - even when we know there is a mistake. Once to the given address we notify FXCC and ask for a correct address (and we help them if needed). Then we have gotten additional...

One of the best reasons for being involved in EO is the great people you meet - like the Caffees. Not only are they good people but they are always trying to inprove their business, but when they discover something new they pass it on to all of us to help everyone. So many of the people on this...

Anyone out there have any experience with the GMC W4500 crew cab? GVW averages 16000 and can easily carry a 16 foot box with liftgate. Would possibly make a great HD B unit with a small sleeper area.

We just came through Wyoming and as you enter the state west on 90 they have an Ag station sign and when you enter there is a sign that says Port of Entry? Went in, got weighed and was required to bring papers and logs into desk. No questions about Ag? Every truck traveling West was pulled in...

I keep seeing threads talk about vans and their GVW. The issue surrounds above or below 10001lbs GVW. I'm curious because; vans don't need to scale if they are not doing a hazmat run (correct?), and they do not need to log if not doing a hazmat run (correct?), so what difference does the GVW...

Fuel milage is going DOWNNN. Recently we began asking at fuel desks if the fuel was ultra low and the answer is often yes. Now when checking milage we find a major decrease. Additive helps, but what is the future? Any help from anyone on how to boost the MPG while helping not hurting the engine?

Single axle trucks really need to get in the practice of using their load dollies - or you may be the truck with your frontend up in the air, rear on the ground and a forklift stuck between the ground and the loading dock. As to how to get those dollies down and up I find the best best and...

Been driving for some years now and I still question myself about the new hours. Guess I'll aways consider myself a newbie. But that's what this great forum is all about - getting help from those more experienced, and I've greatly appreciated that help when I've asked. I don't know how I'd feel...

Fedex has made several changes to it's pay plan, starting last week. This subject has been covered in detail in the general forum. Bottom line is it seems everyone is waiting to see what the end results will be and it will take time to find out if it is better or worse.

Question for Mr. Mayfield; In your example am I correct in believing that if that truck had a team in it, working for and O/O with a 60/40 split with team getting FSC the end result for the team would be: They get reduced FSC (probably large with that number of miles) and the $71. increase in...

Great advice r2r, thank you. I understand that Hazmat loads will receive level 1 inspections. Figures I pickup a hazmat load tomorrow morning in NJ going all the way to Alanta. May be a very long trip!:(

First off - I try to spend my down time trying to find someway of reducing my down time! When we are forced to sit exercizing and movie watching seem to eat up the time. Linda isn't fooling when she says Bob's hobbies and chrome polishing. First time we met them was in 100 degree weather in...

I sure am glad I read this forum! I have them bags under my eyes also! And I'm thinking my looks are sagging too! I try to read about ways to improve, and I listen to all the good advice, but all it does is make me aggitated and jittery, keeps me awake and cranky all the time! Now I understand...

As most have been advised this week DOT nationwide will conduct extensive inspections. Just wondering how experienced drivers feel about these special inspection weeks. With everything the average driver needs to handle, including vehicle inspection and maintenance is there really a need for...

I'm new around here,but am an O/O of a S/T. Maybe I'm crazy, and I admit I don't have any knowledge of TT units, but 4500 miles a week and a husband and wife team are not clearing $1000??? That's about 22 cents a mile. Am I missing something here? I suggest you follow the advice given by the...

Just entered WG and at orientation it was basically made clear that most WG loads require constant survailence requiring two drivers, and even an escort. Took two WG loads this week and both were CS loads. I'm surprised that WG would even allow solo because of all the extra requirements and time...

Tripping thru Canada you see a lot of COE's. There's even one posted in the Free Classifieds for sale. I spoke with a Freightliner dealer about a Argosy for a expediter and his experience was that with the long frame and weight on the back, the ride on newer models would be exceptional. Intend...

Boy i've been looking for a nice truck to streach into a D and I think I found it! Now, with the cost of the truck, cost of streaching, new box (refer), aux genset, liftgate, and of course chicken lights, this could be the most expensive expediter ever put on the road. I guess I would have to...