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In a nutshell, I think both Paul and Rich are correct. Following the economy and numbers from big users of expedite, will tell you alot. Picking up a WSJ will give you the VERIFIABLE information. Other issues aren't so clear. Many of the companies that rely on strictly the big three are feeling...

It is the assigned status given to a independent contractor verses an employee that would file a 1040 for taxes by US government. You can do a search on it and bring up a ton of information. www.irs.gov will help as well. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

It would have to help. But, still the same problem with Mack. No one around me except Jacksonville or Orlando. Same problem exists in many other areas verses other available options. The other issue is price. When a place knows they are the only game in town, guess where there prices are...

Buffet at most truck stops. Where have all those hands been? It is frightning when you just sit back and observe. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

You get what you give. Same with dealing with a broker or customer. The response back will vary but be predictable. If you call screaming and cursing, the response would likely be different than if you handle the call like a professional. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I am assuming because they are deep cells. All of our truck batteries are Interstate. Not sure if they are the best, but we have had good luck with them after replacing the manufacturer batteries. We find those are good for about two years, and then they fail a load test. Davekc owner 22...

RE: Which company actually cares about good driver I have been preaching alot on this site, instead of taking the time to understand the business, thus I have changed course regarding this. ============================================================== Now you are making alittle more sense. It...

15 percent is correct. I don't believe you will find a better rate if using the company's authority, load insurance, and collections. Many take as high as 30 plus percent. It works very well. I find the load, set the rate, and call backhaul which handles the faxes to the broker. Very simple and...

I like the point made about not wanting to go back to a 9 to 5 job. That is one of the things that keeps my optimism going. Fact is where I live I can't afford to go back to a 9 to 5 job. But with trucking the only answer at hand right now seems to be to stay out on the road much longer and run...

the easiest way to fix the problem would be to have to dispatcher call the driver ====================================== Might be the easiest, but that is much different than whether it is the most effective. The more efficient they are, the more loads they can book. With regard to dispatchers...

2. We bought a truck that has the same brand on the truck and the engine: Volvo. If something goes wrong Volvo has only itself to point fingers at. My only concern with that is availability of dealers. If using Volvo for example, there is nothing around me except Jacksonville or Orlando. If...

I see it being advantagous but of course with my phone plan. Not everyone has the same phone plan, so maybe it could be optional. I am sure the many that have free text are ok with it. The ones that have to pay extra are opposed. This actually is a good example as to why somethings take alittle...

I said in my earlier post it was 40. It was actually 38 with several of those directly related to how the council would work. The remaining were all questions or concerns presented by the elected council. Specific questions can be related to the council members via the new drivers web page...

When it is in the QC as "Out of truck on pager" it means just that and the driver should be called. And if dispatch is too busy to call, what makes you think they will have the time to send a text message? =================================================== Sending a text message requires the...

When doing engine repairs that are specific to an engine make, it is better to take it to the engine dealer. In this case, I would have taken it to a Cummins engine dealer. Forget about TA's and freightliner dealers for this type of work. We run CAT's and in just about every case, we take it to...

It was only one of several ideas. Alot of phone plans have a certain amount that are free like the minutes. You are probably right, in that they could tell you there is a load offer to keep the characters limited. Outside of that, it would have to be a direct phone call. Not alot of answers...

You question or concern did come up in the councils meeting with regards to contact to drivers that are out of their truck. They are looking at several options with my personal favorite being a sent text message to your cell phone at the time the load offer goes to the truck. Not sure if it will...

RE: American Trucking Associations pushed HOS regs I do believe though you guys tend to over-sell the importance of experience in this business as being the key factor in success in this field. I believe, based upon years of experience in private investigations and law enforcement, it is not...

RE: American Trucking Associations pushed HOS regs Chuckwagon I think this topic was addressed several times and I see little that would change most peoples opinions over the last several weeks. With regards to your background, I'm not sure I ever asked? Whether your a seasoned veteran or...

RE: My week in dispatch. Favoritism? Definitely no If the money is there to pay more per mile, than they would go a long way towards driver retention if they bumped the whole fleets pay by 15 cents per mile. =================================================== I'm all for that! One thing I did...