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My statement about the FC's was inappropriate and shouldn't have been made on this forum and for that I apologize. I personally have no problem with anyone at T/S. The comment stemmed from a frustrating week and a frustrated driver's experiences. I had just gotten the truck I drive out of...

Can't agree more. I can also prove that the dispatchers have favorites, but I never complained because I knew it would do no good. I used the load info on the portal to determine what boards were active so I could position my trucks properly. Contacting a FC is useless. None of the changes...

"I believe this passive 3rd party dispatch at tri-state is going to ruin the company." Maybe I'm missing something. Can you explain this statement?? "firstly, tri-state cares not for its drivers." That, I don't believe. They have always been good to me. Granted, there have been...

I saw my first lower rate Wednesday when my D unit got a load for $.85, with the FSC it worked out to $.96 CPM. $.24 less than what it would have paid before, but since the load originated in FL, I can live with it. I'm sure it was a load they bid on but it did get the truck out of the FL dead...

This is the worst January I've seen and it's a shipper's market right now. The new rates may bring in some loads, at least I would assume that is the idea behind them. If you were dispatched on the two "dead" loads you mentioned you still should be able to get paid for a Dry Run. Submit a...

I have 3 Sprinters and 2 straight trucks on with Tri-State. Am I happy with the new system? No, but it's not a surprise. Given the fact that brokers and other carriers are undercutting rates and driving the rates down, T/S had to do something to keep themselves competitive and us moving. I...

Are you running a truck of your own??

I've had one of these in my straight truck for a couple of months now. Works great and saves a lot of time by not having to move the load bars out of the way of a fork lift when loading. You can secure load straps on it as well by rolling them up and working the lock bar through the center...

I remember seeing a letter from Tri-State that we could get a discount on tire purchases from Michelin. So far, I haven't been able to find it. Is it with a specific dealer and not a Michelin corporate discount??? Need to find 4 Michelins for one of my Sprinters and the best price I can...

I have to agree. Had to replace three drivers in the past six weeks and each class had 23 to 24 people in them. Last week was 24, this week is 23. Granted, there were teams in that number but even so, that's a large class for these slow times. It appears they are overpopulating the fleet...

Yeah, that is a good deal but the trick is to be in Perrysburg close to when it's due. It wouldn't be cost effective to make a special trip though. Average price at a dealer or truck shop is $45 to $50 and most won't even touch a Sprinter or cargo van since the DOT regs don't require vans to...

So, got this letter in with last weeks settlement saying that "Effective Immediately" each truck must have 2 DOT Inspections and 2 Tri-State inspections every year. I have no objection to their inspections, but I object to having to pay for a DOT twice a year. In my case that's an extra...

I can put an end to this since I've made the decision. I got quite a bit of useful information here and I thank those of you that took the time to give it. Using that info from here and other sources, I asked a few more questions of the recruiter this morning when he called to tell my that I...

"Camping Machine" Nice. I have read all the posts and most were constructive. Yours, however, is not. The "Camping Machine" is making a profit and like any good businessman, I explore opportunities to increase said profit. Simply put, to my way of thinking there is nothing that you have...

Unit is a 2007 International 4400, 102" sleeper, 16 ft. box, liftgate. Considering the move since FedEx pays more, and I'm told the truck qualifies for White Glove which pays even more. More money = happy. The Sprinters are making more individually than the International does, and I believe...

Fleet owner. 3 Sprinters and the "C" unit presently leased to Tri-State. Not unhappy at T/S, just have the feeling I should not keep all the "eggs" in one basket given the present economic situation. I've been reading here about FedEx's dispatch system which has left me curious, and a few...

Considering putting a "C" unit on with FedEx. Spoke with one of the recruiters at the Expo Friday and he followed up yesterday morning. I was somewhat surprised by the offer he's making and given my experience with other recruiters I'm a bit wary. Would like to get some pro's and con's...