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trhoades, If you really want to go cheaply for now, you can try a variation of what I did many years ago on a cargo van. For a bunk, I used a 70" long Contico pickup truck plastic tool box laid crosswise in the back. It was only 20" wide, but that can be fixed with lightweight plywood screwed...

Regarding the roots of "EH". It's always been my understanding that it comes from the spelling of the country's name: C-"eh"-n-"eh"-d-"eh". Jeff

To all the Canadian expediters and drivers, Happy Canada(Dominion)Day! Especially to Lawrence McCord, who has strong ties to the Great White North! Jeff Jensen

In the July issue of Truckers News, our very own "Teacel," a.k.a. Tony Celender is profiled along with others in the expediting community! http://www.etrucker.com/apps/news/article.asp?id=39796 Also interviewed in the article were the subjects of a recent Expediters Online Driver Profile - Ben...

Here is the link to an article about Oil Analysis that we did a short while ago. http://www.expeditersonline.com/artman/publish/article_162.html Hope it helps! Jeff Jensen

They rated the "World's Greatest Truck Stops." I didn't keep an accurate list, but among the top 10 were (to the best of my recollection): #9 I-80 in Walcott, IA. #2 T/A in Lodi, OH. This one was rated "World's Best Yuppie Truck Stop" because it has a Starbucks and Internet access! #1 A...

Tomboy, Here's the link to an article from last year. Hope it helps as far as general items you might carry. I'm sure you'll get answers on the other questions from our helpful board members! http://www.expeditersonline.com/artman/publish/article_110.html Jeff Jensen

Weave nailed it. The gentlemen at Road Law are hearing more about the idle laws: http://www.expeditersonline.com/artman/publish/article_191.html Jeff

I saw this topic on a trucking site recently and wanted to present it here. In one post, these locations were cited as needing a truck stop, but it seems like some of them have improved in the last few years with new truck stops being built in those areas. Are the following still as bad as...

Thank you very much! Lawrence has been working long and hard to accomplish this "makeover", and your words are gratefully received. He and his team of Internet engineers(!)are still working out some of the 11th hour bugs, but those glitches should be rectified very soon. We hope you...

Ask and ye shall receive: http://www.expeditersonline.com/2003/February/Profiles1598.html

Questions for the expediting owner/operators and drivers: *Have you established a certain fuel price (diesel and gas) that is the cut-off point for your business? That is, at what price level will you be forced to shut down or cut back on transporting some loads? *What reasons would you cite...

Ken 1, Here's the link to a recent article that might be of help: http://www.expeditersonline.com/2002/October/Road_Issues1243.html

For What It's Worth A couple of years ago, I began to research this subject. I had always thought it would be a great way for an expediter to pick up some extra dollars if his/her carrier had no objections. I contacted two companies, and asked if they would be interested in using expediting...

Looks like we're in trouble again! Before we get to the point of being accused of stifling free speech and denying access to information that could benefit expediters, we'll give you our perspective and our reasoning. The Internet is a different kind of ball game with a new set of...

Hello, This is an article from the archives, it addresses some of the issues you mentioned: http://www.expeditersonline.com/2001/December/Everything718.html As for the company side of the equation, I'll contact our freelancers and see if they can't put something together on that topic. Jeff...

Catfish, Thanks for contributing to the Forum; it's always good to get input from veterans of this business, whether they're currently active in expediting or not. RE: The truck stop guide. We have one available on the front page of EO - it's listed in the menu on the right hand side just a...

I guess it's a good thing we didn't go with my web site name huh? www.allthecurrentnewsandinformationabouttheexpeditingbusiness.com

BornFree, We published an article last year that might be of help: "Authority: What Is It And How Do You Get Your Own Authority?" [link:www.expeditersonline.com/2001/April/Everything349.html|Click Here!] This article gives an overview of the benefits and disadvantages of procuring your own...

To Teacel, Weave, Louixo and everyone, Sorry I didn't get to respond until now, but THANK YOU! Michfan asked some questions, and you gentlemen responded like true professionals with straightforward, honest answers. Your responses represent what a message board can be when people are...