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Phil, I found your post interesting. You will concede all the folks at the Expediters Expo have a vested interest in saying all is well in this industry. All the recruiters, vendors and assorted cheerleaders will do their best to convince newbies that everything is fine. Everything is not...

Falligator, just wondering if you are a solo driver in a Panther van? How do you manage to get these long runs and not be forced to swap? What's the secret?

Dispatched, I hear ya. It will be interesting to watch George Bush's remaining six months in office play out. Perhaps, W. will let loose on our adversaries in a way that will truly "shock and awe." Rather, I fear Bush's war cabinet has advised him to play out the clock and retire quietly to...

Col, I understand what you're saying. I do not own a class eight truck and have no interest in operating under my own authority. So, I reached a bargain that is satisfactory to me. My carrier has always kept its word and I reciprocate. I see no reason a seven year old truck, well maintained...

Bottom-feeding is in the eye of the beholder. P2 has always done right by me.

I just signed on a seven year old truck with Panther. No problem. Of course, I have a no truck payment and a 100% on-time rating built up over last several years. I think having an established record with the carrier helps alot.

God bless the South. I doubt there will ever be another automobile manufacturing plant built north of the Ohio River. And for good reason.

Ark, I don't know what your'e thinking when you type this stuff. War isn't fought on moral grounds. It is fought to the death or until one side capitulates. Believe me, the terrorists understand this. The fence sitters and naysayers(Democrats) have nearly achieved their objective, which is...

Hopelessly naive.

There is no shortage of oil. There is no shortage of oil. There is no shortage of oil. Speculators on Wall Street understand human psychology all too well. They play on the instincts of fear and greed. They bid up the oil futures contracts by creating a climate of fear. They talk...

Dick Cheney has gravitas. He doesn't suffer fools easily. He is the man for the moment. Dick Cheney for President 2012.

As a conservative, I followed Tony Snow's career over several years. He was an able advocate for many good causes. Yet, he and I parted on philosophical grounds when he carried water for Gearge W. on NAFTA, amnesty for illiegals and, worst of all, the Dubai ports deal that almost went through...

Don't come into this biz undercapitalized. Keep cash in reserve. You will need it, even in a van.

2kats... thanks very much. I have gotten good feedback about the duramax. I will look at them closely when it's time to buy again.. by the way, we are neighbors practically. I live just up the road in Nicholasville. Are you currently leased on with an expedite carrier? It would be...

Looks pretty nice so long as another rig isn't parked too closely on the right hand side.

I, too, had a cargo van leased on with this company. It didn't work for me. Too few loaded miles.

In the next year or so I may be buying another 1-ton diesel van for expediting. My Ford E-350's w/7.3L diesel average around 18 mpg. However, since Ford discontinued the 7.3 diesel after the 2002 year model, I will be looking at different manufacturers this time around. I am particularly...

Phil... I agree we are free! It is the lure of the open road that keeps me coming back to expediting as an O/O. I accept the offers I like, come and go as I wish, all without being encumbered by the micromanagers found in most workplace situations. We are truly blessed to have so much choice...

make sure it's worth it for you. good luck.

Blizzaerd, your post warms my heart. E-1's philosophy towards business has sevearal attractive features. I will look for subsequent posts by you. Keep us informed and hopefully other carriers will adopt some of these practices.