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I can say that one the air frieight front, I lost a LOT of hotshots when I was in a van, just because the origin station didn't specify dims, and the local station was too lazy to make a call. Stuff like, "Well it says '2 @ 1200 lbs.", but they didn't specify dims, so I'm just gonna send over a...

Dave, A very good observation about controlling the competitor's business. I did view their website. It does seem that its message has changed even recently from what it was. Drive Safe! Jeff Driver for 15 years O/O for 13 years OOIDA #829119

Not sure this will mean more loads for you guys necessarily. Integres is a very different company from Panther. When you see the term "deferred freight" it just means it ain't that critical, so they put it across the US on an LTL truck. This is about Panther diversifying its assets into other...

Hey Broom. Definitely throw us those pics when you get the chance. My wife and I visited SLC, Utah to see friends in early December. It was right when the heavy snow first came through. Pics were beautiful. Snow is always a nice backdrop. Drive Safe! Jeff Driver for 15 years O/O for 13...

RE: be united,chalenge dot low's,if you do not lik Remember that expedite is very different than truckload freight. You could have a 2000 mile load in TL freight, because you may have 4 days to meet your destination. Normally in expedite there is no time for that, unless you have a weekend...

RE: how to get more mls when log alouds? own auth Wolf, I'm just going to go ahead and call your bluff, because I think you're a phony. If you have an intelligent question, then ask. If you came on here to act stupid, then you're just wasting our time. We've already had one bubba this...

RE: how to get more mls when log alouds?own autho Well, you could have common AND contract authority. I really don't know a reason to these days. Having common requires you to file your cargo ins. w/ FMCSA. Contract does not. You could also have broker and forwarding authority, but really...

RE: how to get more mls when log alouds?own autho Why work for someone if you have your own authority? Having your own authority allows you to haul any carrier, forwarder, broker or shipper load that you like. BTW, log books are an even bigger issue when you have your own authority. Oh...

Well, I've already seen quite a few United straight trucks (w/ sleeper), but I believe those are used regionally as they are sent out from a hub with smaller deliveries. Drive Safe! Jeff Driver for 15 years O/O for 13 years OOIDA #829119

Hmm, I have NOT seen or heard of that. By van you mean a 53' trailer, or a "B" unit? I am much more familiar with their LTL spinoff, Forward Air. FA is now doing door-to-door shipment. I guess anything is possible with LA or FA. Drive Safe! Jeff Driver for 15 years O/O for 13 years...

Just as there are a lot of expediters who like to stay on the east coast, there are west coast expediters as well. They just run west of the Rockies. Of course there is more freight running coast to coast these days as well. Definitely check with Landstar. Drive Safe! Jeff Driver for 15...

Yep. I love me some Cracker Barrel as well. They are always acommodating to trucks. Plus the food is just good. Drive Safe! Jeff Driver for 15 years O/O for 13 years OOIDA #829119

Yes Lawrence, that search feature has helped me immensely throughout time. Drive Safe! Jeff Driver for 15 years O/O for 13 years OOIDA #829119

If you've put yourself In Service, then definitely don't be tied up with "stuff." And never wander too far from your truck. It never seems to fail that load offers come when I'm busy with something else, ie. doing the dinner, my laundry, or......certain marital bedroom activities. Jeff...

Whoops. Hang on. Gotta turn the TV on. Time for "All My Expediting Children." Have some fun today! Driver for 15 years O/O for 13 years OOIDA #829119 Drive Safe! Jeff

RE: FedEx Representatives Address Open Forum Topic >Which leads me to wonder, if FedEx were just going to >undermine the CC division in the first place, why did they >buy that company? ----------------------------- At the time, Fedex bought Roberts Express as part of a package deal with...

RE: Looking to join Express 1 - what is their trac Ok, so let me understand this: You posted on here that you were interested in signing wih them, but you needed some facts. Now when confronted, you are posting that you have actually worked for them. So which is it? Driver for 15 years O/O...

Hey Bubba, I'm not going to poke fun at your question, but I do understand the frustration of some who have already been trying to help you. My suggestion is this: You need to spend the next few months in the Newbie section and read everything. Ask questions there first. If you have already...

RE: Looking to join Express 1 - what is their trac >Bubba, With your attitude, I see a short painfull career in >the business. Me too. Driver for 15 years O/O for 13 years OOIDA #829119 Drive Safe! Jeff

Discovery Owners has a page of downloads on their website. These are database templates for truckers and RV owners. There are some available templates for MS Streets and Trips that provide info on low clearance and truck routes. Looks as if they also have some templates for truck stop...