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Well, Lawrence, congratulations! It looks like user name "matmski" was the one that helped you reach 2,000. For the record, the milestone was reached before sunrise on December 10, 2004.

Well, since we're dreaming, I'd like a 180 inch sleeper and a freight box that is 14 feet long on the outside and 24 feet long on the inside!

Lawrence asked me today to write a piece for the next issue of Expedite Now! entitled, "Ten Things You Should Know About Expediting." The magazine is distributed free at truck stops. The target audience is truck drivers and non-truck drivers that are considering expediting as a career option...

>Just curious - it sounds like you're new to expediting, AND >have just been accepted into White Glove. In the past, they >have required about 6 months service in their "surface >expedite" fleet before one could apply to White Glove. Has >that changed? If so, it could be important to a bunch...

A frequent question asked by folks researching the expediting industry is "How do you get your CDL?" I invite licensed expediters - new and old - to to help our expediter wannabee friends by sharing your story here. Ours is below. -------------------------------- My wife and me had no truck...

RE: Excited to get started in the Expediting Busin Marc, When someone is considering a career in expediting, I'm usually among the first to encourage him or her to do one's research and then jump in. But in your case......a single guy and a photographer on a cruise ship?????????? DUDE! Are you...

We've (wife and me) have pondered the relocation question ourselves, but more from a tax point of view. Tennessee appeals because it has no state income tax. However, the sales taxes there are higher than most states. If you are on the road a lot and buy most of your stuff in other states, you...

BigRed, Glad to hear you are jumping in. As a newbie yourself I'm sure you'll understand how interesting it is for other expediter wannabees and newbies to hear from new folks about their first few days and weeks in the trade. I hope you share lots about your experiences.

Migaux, Regarding getting a CDL, if you have not considered straight truck driving and a Class B license, you may wish to. See my reply in another thread about how my wife and I - inexperienced at the time - got our Class B CDLs. The link is...

RE: Anyone have a good recommendation for reefer i >Your last post said you do not want to sit for 2-3 days >waiting on a run. Well White Glove with FDX will Lock you in >a area for2 -3 days on the possibility of a reefer run >coming up,or it might be Monday and they already have a trip...

RE: Anyone have a good recommendation for reefer i >Rich is correct. I can't tell you the times we had trucks >tied up for days waiting on a Phizer run. Not too >profitable. >Davekc DaveKC mentioned that things may have changed. He is correct. They have. My wife have been White Glove...

I forgot to mention that FedEx CC drivers now get 30% discounts at Kinko's. Kinkos is a recent FedEx acquisition, now named FedEx Kinko's. We try to use Kinko's...uh, excuse me....that's FedEx Kinko's, to do our monthly paperwork. It's a kick to see the Kinko's employees eyes open wide when we...

>FedEx bought a Mail Innovations company based in Wisconsin >this year too. FedEx is on a roll for sure! Here's a link to a recent USA Today story that tells all. http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/2004-10-08-fedex_x.htm

Expediter wannabees and newbies, are you listening as you research this industry? There are fleet owners out there that will indeed stiff you given half the chance. There are also good fleet owners out there that will treat you fairly. Be careful in making your choice and don't be afraid to ask...

RE: Anyone have a good recommendation for reefer i Well! well!, MrGoodTude! Your'e certainly getting your fill of reefer advice aren't you? I think that's great. Most reefer opinions in the expediting industry are represented here. This thread is worthy of several re-readings and careful...

DaveKC is correct about OOIDA. I had reason to stop in at their headquarters in Missouri just the other day, to visit with someone there about a dispute my wife and I are having with another party that will remain unnamed here. I learned a lot about trucking disputes I did not know. I was not...

>Once again, please don't name names - but I wan't to know >what has gone RIGHT in your communications with your >respective companies. Here's your chance to sound off, and >your comments are not falling on deaf ears. I appreciate all >the participation. -X The best words we've heard...

RE: Now I'm not sure if expediting is the way to g >The semantics are killing me. I could be wrong in my >interpretation but it seems 'firing a fleet owner' is just a >new way of saying resigning just as 'affirmative action' is >a new way of saying discrimination. >Leo > >Very good...

JoeS, Thank you for posting this great account of your experiences. While it's unfortunate you had the ride you did, it's great of you to share for others to listen and learn. I hope your next ride works out for you, you sound like you have what it takes to make it. Your story illustrates...

RE: Now I'm not sure if expediting is the way to g >I think the folks that owned the truck you were driving >would have a different prospective of your performance. I >think I would say you parted company and leave it at that. >Davekc Absolutely not! While they may tell a different storyt...