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>You've definately got me thinking. I know enough lawyers to >call. I went to high school with a few. Only thing is,I >haven't filled out an application in a long long long >time.Don't have a resume" either. How do I go about >contacting trucking companies??? Industry knowledge you have...

We conducted five face-to-face vendor meetings in all. We were particular in vendor selection, interviewing many and selecting a few. It also helps to know how to run a meeting.

That info will be published for all after the truck is on the road.

>You want this done correctly the first time. I recommend >G-Tec in Detroit Michigan there number is 313-841-1633 or >1-800-322-4832. Good luck with your new big truck. The point about "done correctly the first time" is a good one. I've often wondered what "done correctly" really means...

When we drove a fleet owner's reefer truck, we used it as a climate-controlled gym for working out. That worked at truck stops where showers were available. We're not in a reefer truck now but will be soon - this time in a truck of our own. We plan to make physical fitness a top priority then...

I would not assume for a moment that threats to national security and our personal security come only from or even mostly from outside the borders of the U.S. The Oklahoma bombing was done by two died-in-the-wool U.S. citizens. In the 60's, a host of bombings and acts now referred to terrorist...

>I believe the smaller carriers are wise to stay away from >carrying HAZMAT, paticularly if they do not have >'round-the-clock expertise to provide assistance to their >drivers. I also believe that with driver attention to the >details of the shipment, checking the packaging for proper...

>Doc. > >long-time trucker >(with strong background in physics and engineering) Kicking myself here! Dang, Doc! Had I learned of your background in physics and engineering sooner, I would have invited you to serve on the truck-building team Diane and I formed for our new truck. Too late now...

In the double-nickel states Marda and I most often ease >along at a speed of about 58 -- unless we feel that the >enforcers are willing to let us nudge it up to about 63. >Sooo -- while we cruise at 58 or so, I want the engine to >turn as slowly as possible (or nearly so) without dropping...

I received the following e-mail from an EO reader today. "I am an expediter wannabe. When you and everyone speaks of research, what exactly do you mean? I am currently finding the cost of health and insurance for a cargo/sprinter van, but what else do I need to know? What do I need to...

>As mentioned, the reefer C unit will or should do more >revenue than a typical D unit. One needs to keep in mind >that the reefer truck will not only cost more, but has many >additional expenses as well. When comparing the two options, >it is more of a matter of choice. We didn't see any...

If you run with a carrier that has a lot of reefer freight the CR/D choice is not all that problematic. But if you are with a carrier that has only limited reefer freight CR may be the wrong way to go. If you are running for anyone other than FedEx Custom Critical White Glove Services, you might...

FedEx CC has the same spec. "Dock high" means 48" to 52" from the ground.

>He will get bit,the Carrier that he drives for has >individuals that read these forums every day.To advertise >that you are essentially going to hold the Company up that >you are leased to and bite the hand that feeds you is INMHO >foolish.. I respectfully disagree. Since we started with...

In the situation described, ramps would be the way I'd go were I in your shoes. You sometimes see ramps placed by shippers at their loading docks to accomodate non-dock-high trucks. It's a proven solution.

>Can anyone tell me how many miles per week you are running? >This would be for a Class "D" truck. I know that it varies, >but to have a basic idea to complete our business plan would >be appreciated. > >Thanks, > >Kitty Litter and Ms Puss As others have suggested in this thread, the...

I thought about this a bit more overnight. Another point or two if I may. A mechanical device used to raise a truck to dock height should be extra-heavy-duty strong if it will be used to support a significant amount of weight. In determining the weight, don't forget to include any forklifts that...

Debacle is the right word! I hate seeing thousands upon thousands of truckers having to go through this for something that will provide little or no national security benefit. None of the 911 terrorists had pilot licenses, did they? If someone gets it in his head to use a HAZMAT truck to commit...

While it may be possible to create dolly legs or some similar configuration that would lift the truck to dock high, you should also consider the pounds per square inch that will build under the feet of those legs when deployed. The weight of the truck will be distributed over a very small area...

Keep us posted. The first days and weeks in a newbie's life are of great interest to those thinking abut jumping in. What you are going through right now is what they'll be going through soon.