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I never stay within 20 miles of Atlanta. There always seems to be someting going on at that Petro.

Raceman I really hate to see you go. I always enjoyed your posts and they were always professional and offered in good taste. Many of us run hot and cold on this form of communication but I hope you will re-consider your decision. You can't do anything in life without stepping on someones...

I found a company that came close but their only drawback was that they could'nt keep me busy.

I tried the Sprinter 2500 long wheelbase high roof because of the available space inside for my comfort and for that freight volume. So far I like the Sprinter just fine and I know I've been busier than some vans because of the extra space available for odd sized freight. I can carry 3 skids...

Hey Sprinter folks. If you ever break down in the Atlanta area, all is not lost. I was having severe power loss problems while on a load to The Atlanta area. When I delivered the load I called my wife and had her look up Dodge dealers in the area. She hooked me up with Landmark Dodge in Morrow...

Really nice truck Leo. I came real close to trying a class 8 when it was time to replace my FL70 but I opted to go the other way and try a Sprinter. Now you're making me feel bad. Oh well, I'll keep my eyes open for you out there. Maybe you'll have time for a cup of coffee.

Come on guys. You have to remember that over the road truck driving of any kind is not like anything else. The hours are very long and the away from home time commitment is unbelievable. I have owned my own business, I traveled as a sales rep, and I never worked less than 50 hours a week my...

It's very hard to predict what your average will be. First of all the companies you list are all very good reputable ones... but you also need to figure out which ones are single driver user friendly. I have direct experience with only one of those companies (EXPRESS-1) and they were very nice...

I usually make it home on holidays but not always. If I'm loaded I'll stay out but I really hate sitting in a truck stop over a long weekend. So my choice is influenced by business. I'll run if there's freight to haul but I won't sit in some armpit town picking my nose for three days.

I think the answer to your question is yes and no. Yes you can make money in a cargo van and no not right now. Things are in a rather severe slump for van drivers (at least the ones I know) right now. The "D" truck drivers I've talked to seem to be much busier than us van guys. Even then I'd say...

There's a truck stop at exit 76 on US131 in the Grand Rapids MI area. This place is about 5 miles from my house and has always been the hangout for expediters in the area. Lately, every time I go by there are no vans in the front lot. Where did all you guys go? This is the only full service...

I find I keep to myself more than I should out there on the road. Like you, I bumped up against a few unfriendly folks when I first started and now I'm a little wary. I try to be friendly if someone comes up to me though and I have TJ959 on my Sprinter to encourage people from this site to stop...

It's a lot harder to find a good friend than a good co-driver and that's nearly impossible. If he doesn't show much interest, gracefully back out before you loose a friend and a possible co-driver too. I've worked for friends and had them work for me. I've found you take things far more...

OK thanks. Now I have a headache. It scares me to think I could read it with no problem.

It's not jet lag but it seems like there's something wrong with us when we feel like an outsider in our own homes for a day or so. What's the deal??

Yup, It sure had me pegged. I drew it with no tail.

what freight?

Things sure seem to be very slow for vans. The wierd part is that it's slowest in the areas that were real good for me last year like Michigan and Ohio. Once I get out of Michigan I seem to run fairly well. I almost hate to take a load back home to Grand Rapids for fear I'll get a load to...

RE: looking to find a lasting relationship with sl If celery is the answer ...... Try baiting a live trap with celery and just check it regularly. It would be sort of like trolling as you move from state to state. Just set the trap out every time you park.

Gimme the north or northwest. That would be any city in the Pacific Northwest. Close to the mountains and forests. Love those fishing villages too. I could walk the docks and look at workboats for a very long time. I think maybe the wife might have a slightly different preference though.