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TR, while I like your idea, the fact remains that expediting is a fragile industry. Any waves we make could mean contracts being lost to the big truck market. Now I understand that OOIDA doesn't cater to us, but what affects big truck industry affects us. I'm happy to let them do their thing for...

LOL Redy, I was thinking the same thing about Iowa. I'll take Ohio most chances I get. The alternative is going out of my way, paying more in fuel, and going 55 or less. Indiana is another story. I'll take it if I'm crunched for time. But any way I can get around 80 in IN and Chicago, I'll do...

I think OOIDA would get a lot more support if they had a representative come on and start a thread or two and respond once in awhile. IMO they don't do enough to boost the number of members, or get the current members involved. "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." -...

Turtle... got a good laugh out of that one! :7 OOIDA could be a force to be reckoned with, if they'd get the word out on what they plan on doing. I hear JBHunt advertising left and right on Sirius, why doesn't OOIDA do the same aggressive campaign on the radio to try and get new members and...

I think I may have been misunderstood. I was speaking to the point that Libs believe nothing can be done without government intervention. "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

I'm in HOT PERSUIT!!! LOL... gotta love Jackie Gleason :) "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

I've only been asked by a couple of owners for criteria. I guess they figure if we can get in with a carrier, it must be alright. But why would an owner legally be required to obtain a copy of your drivers license, unless he has the authority, like Dave said. "If I claim to be a wise man, it...

Chuck... I didn't mean to come off like I was jumping on you. Sorry bout that. All I'm saying is we, as an industry, are as disorganized as a bunch of cavemen. Could you imagine the clout we'd have if we had a common voice? Not necessarily a union in the traditional sense; but more like an...

What would you say to your union rep? "They gave me a late when there was snow on the road." "They gave me $15.00 dh when it shoulda been $16.50." "They won't negotiate this load with me." "The dispatcher is being snotty to me." That's what you have contractor relations (or whatever it's called...

First off, I think Rush was a buffoon making fun of Fox like that. Secondly, while I admire Fox's cause, he's inaccurate on the details. He comes across like there will be gloom and doom for him and others since the government won't support stem cell research. I find two things wrong with this...

Both Colts and Denver had their toughest game of the year, so far. Wish I woulda listened to it. Highlights sounded sweet! Whitewolf... 14 pts doesn't cover the spread, bud ;) Luckily, the Hawks are still in first after their defense collapsed. "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means...

It might just be me, but the owner sounds greedy. He's putting you in a situation you aren't comfortable with for his own benefit. Seems like he's thinking "since others won't run northeast, I'll find a rookie to do it." I don't like that attitude, if that's what it is. Not a great way to start...

I got over the traffic in the northeast, simply cause every run in and out seems to have a lot of miles attached. Sure things up here stink, like high fuel prices, idling laws and such; but the miles... think miles. 1100 going to Queens and 1450 out of CT. Not bad for a solo (legally too)...

Are those husband/wife or bf/gf teams, Leo? If so, I think we already established they can be successful as both incomes are basically one. Let me ask what Broom is, but in a different way. Anyone driving someone else's truck, who ISN'T combining their pay, who's making a house payment, and...

She's scheduled for a Dec 13 c-section. He might not want to wait tho... she's been having contractions lately. Cheri... I told Jackie about your inquiry and she laughed. I know what you mean tho... too many ppl take names too seriously. I long for the days before the pc crowd. "If I claim to...

Yep... but there's no bones about being the richest guy in the graveyard. yuk yuk yuk Really... how much is enough? If you have nothing at home, that's one thing. But in the last month, I've missed my daughter growing up. How much are memories worth? Yesterday my dad called her a pipsqueak. She...

Rich... I actually found her using ICQ, and browsing local names. She had a msg on her profile saying "Looking for a gentleman." Boy did I fool her. LOL Cheri... yes, she knows. I call her Lady and Woman all the time. Used to call her Wench, but stopped that awhile ago. She doesn't care, cause...

I pretty much agree with Ateam; only I believe business skills can be learned along the way, whereas commitment(self-confidence) is a trait that's set at an early age, and harder to change. "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

Where to start... I don't see a lot of success from ppl who drive for others, other than husband/wife teams. Not to say there isn't any, but it's not glaring at me on the screen. Only way a h/w team makes it is cause everything they make goes into one pot. Having said that, I make decent money...

I know this isn't the norm for the bigger carriers, but rather something for those on with the smaller carriers to think about. Dropped in Quincy, IL last week. Closest area was StLouis (120 mi). For once, I decided to let the freight find me. Next day, got a load from Quincy to Queens, NY...