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This is a thanks to our carrier. Carriers take a lot of bashing in here, sometimes deserved and sometimes not. They should be thanked when they do right. We picked up a load in L.A. on 10-19 heading for Toronto. The paperwork was messed up but we were told to roll and it would be fixed before...

Phil, If the good congressman had a brain he would be in private industry not government. They all need a soap box. That is how they get re-elected. PA, like every other state, needs more money. They ALWAYS need more money. If they were to raise taxes on PA residents they would not be...

We always try to remember to thank the customer for thier business. I makes a very good impression. We somehow missed that there was things, magnets etc, to pass out. A great oversight on our part. You would think that FedEx would push these items when you go there for training etc. A great...

Have not heard that. Would not make a real difference. I seldom get my loads out of the express center I am at or any express center. I just take what comes my why. Deadheading is the norm. No problem with that if the pay is right. I often just stay where ever I unload if I think it is a good...

Well India, These things will never get fixed. There is no incentive for them to fix it. We, as consumers, have let these large companies get away with shoddy workmanship by not insiting that they fix the problems. Most people, myself included, accept what we are told by them. It is out of...

Would a bad team of ducks in a truck be a team that is not it's all *quacked up* to be? layoutshooter

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening Sorry to hear that, we have been busy all year and most of last. Must e the luck of the draw.Layoutshooter

Hey Greg, Would a team of ducks in a truck be a **FLY BY NIGHT TEAM**? Sorry about that, could not resist.

Was just wondering out loud. I thought it might help me learn about picking drivers if I ever wanted to start a fleet. I do know someone who might be interested. I have known them for 2 years and know how they work. I would most likely go that route if I do anything. It is hard to get hunting...

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening BlackTiger, We are with FedEx WG. They were not cheap freight. Talked with another driver today, says the same thing. Long runs at deceint pay. Layoutshooter

Ok, have anyone, after reaching thier monetary goals for the year, ever put a team in thier truck for a the last month or two of the year? Just to keep the truck running and take time off as well. Just wondering. The subject has come up from time to time at truck stops etc. Sounds interesting...

DROOL, doing what to us to us to us to us? I spent 20 years in the high tech radio/satellite world. I must be dead. That would explain alot. Layoutshooter

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening Sorry, forgot about the little 60mi run in between. Layoutshooter

Greg, keep me informed on it. Want to come to the Monroe Ducks Unlimited dinner? April 5, 2008. It's a great time. Layoutshooter

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening LOL, if it's luck it's the first time in our lives so I guess it's due. Our last run was 1900mi and this one is 2500. Not our norms but we did not say no. Most runs are around 750 to 1000 mi range. Layoutshooter.

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening What slowdown? We are having our best month since we started in the business 2.5 years ago. We have had to go out of service twice this month to sleep. Too tired to be safe. I don't know what is bad or good to who, BUT, we are making money and...

Hey Greg, What charity? Our did I miss it? Layoutshooter

Hey Greg, We are a LLC in Michigan. Our tax guy advised this BEFORE we even bought a truck. We were still running for an owner. It's very easy in Mich to do a LLC. Can be done online in about 20 minutes and at very little cost. Layoutshooter

Yees they do but not as often, YET!!!

RE: Any Elite drivers getting passed by for lower We are not sure about the reefer ever paying for itself, but then, we have only had it for a little over 2 months. We will make the choice on our next truck based on what happens with this one. FedEx pays %61 to reefer trucks on every load and...