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I agree. Bill Moore at TSI Western Star in North Jackson Ohio. This was an independent truck repair shop before they picked up the Western Star line of trucks some years ago. They have done a lot of good for a number of expediters who had generator problems that other shops could not seem to...

If your need is for heat only, an Espar heater is a fantastic solution. I know of bog-sleeper trucks that have both an Espar heater and an Onan generator. If we were to build our truck again, we would seriously consider the same configuration.

Your repair shop owner might be interested to learn about Onan generators. We purchased ours new with the truck in 2003 and have 8,000 hours on it now. In that time, it has been in the shop once for a repair. That was in the first month. A defective fuel pump was cheerfully replaced under...

This is just a guess but one that would explain things if true. WG trucks have a number of flags that make them eligible for various types of loads. It may be that the Albuquerque truck thinks it has the same flags as you but does not. It sometimes happens that a flag gets changed, mistakenly...

I am thinking the same thing. RickG is asking about a "good salary" and "pay scale." Employees think about salaries and pay scales. Self-employed independent contractors think about gross and net revenue. Given certain circumstances, an expediter may go an entire month without making a dime...

You can reduce the length of the learning curve by seeking advice from others who are competent to give it. It's better to learn from other people's mistakes than from your own, and if you are a quick study, it will show in your numbers. New people in the business will not likely know which...

Excellent post and right on the money, so to speak. There are additional benefits in having deep reserves even if you don't have a major accident or extended down time due to mechanical failure. They include: -- The ability to get home from anywhere in the country if an urgent need to do so...

I don't belive in luck or crystal balls but do believe in probabilities. Like you, Diane and I would have taken the load you did that got you to Denver. If arriving there we found it to be slow, we would not wait more than a day or two before moving to Kansas City, a center where the probability...

Notice that some of those people may wonder what all the fuss is about regarding repeat load offers. They won't see them because they are under load a lot more of the time than those who decline low-paying freight. And because they won't see them as often, they won't have a complaint as much...

Thank you for your reply and information.

Sadly, one must fight to receive benefits previously paid for because many insurance companies have adopted the "Deny, Delay, Defend" approach to paying claims. There is a book by that name that lays it all out. There are many stories. One is about Diane and me before we became expediters. A...

Arrangements like this, and the presence of an agent that works for you, stand in stark contrast to the arrangement that is available by default through our carrier. With that insurance, if you have a problem or question, you end up talking into the big black hole that insurance company is. In...

Not true. Concerned? yes. Spooked? My word. Freaking out? Incorrect characterization. True. But when Diane and I are on a long run, operating in drive/sleep mode, it is easier to voice concerns and get answers here. Thank you for the information. Spooked no more. The event behind my...

Your introduction and first-ever post shows once again that the EO Open Fourm is widely read. To satisfy my curiosity, may readers have your name, bio and links to the organizations you mentioned? More info about the turtle transport from one who is actually doing it would be of interest too.

The driver was not written up for Air Tabs making the truck too wide. It was for other violations. But given his report, this cop was looking to write him up for something. I'm just worried that Air Tabs might provide it. That's why I will research this question and am asking for any info here...

I'm spooked. A friend of mine just got nailed hard at a scale for things most truckers would consider Mickey Mouse. The scale cop would be considered unduly harsh. The result is the driver is now nailed with CSA points, some of which he might be able to beat, but not without a fight. In the new...

When you see the magazines in the stands at truck stops, grab one quick because they go fast. Grab a couple extra copies to share with people when they approach and ask you about expediting. It's a great way to introduce them to EO, industry information, expedite carriers and the vendors that...

I can't say much about the direction of freight brokerage and the big players because I have not researched it and I am not involved in it (by choice). I do know a bit about market makers in the securities industry and know that they have a turnover rate and success and failure rate just like...

Excellent advice! While the regulatory community can't seem to let go of the idea that one size fits all in sleep management and hours of service, we drivers can. Pay attention to YOUR body. Get to know the signs that indicate you are getting tired and adjust your behavior to be safe.