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I'd like to know the same thing. Why was most of my post deleted? There was nothing provocative or controversial in it, except that we're doing very well as expediters and came in with no prior experience. Why cannot success stories be told in the Forums?

The Louisville truck show is coming up March 31-April 2. It would be worth your time and effort to attend. All major expediter carriers will be there. You can talk to the recruiters, acquire information packets, and see trucks. You can meet other drivers. You can talk with truck dealers and see...

>If you are a CPA I really doubt you will increase your >income by being part of an expediting team . Check with >fleet owners looking for teams in the free classifieds at >this site . You'd work on percentage and have to pay for >fuel and other expenses . Very few expediters are in it for...

Miko, You are describing a situation in which (1) you have the inability to be approved for a credit card at a meaningful level, (2) you are living paycheck to paycheck, and (3) you have no cash reserves. You also indicated this is not a new situation. It's been going on for at least a year and...

Two articles published here on EO may be of interest to you, as will the entire Driver Lifestyles section. See: Driver Lifestyles http://www.expeditersonline.com/artman/publish/cat_index_3.html Five Challenges of Expedting http://www.expeditersonline.com/artman/publish/article_001719.html...

When my wife and I researched the industry before we jumped in, the question of our own authority came up. After looking into it, we decided to go the carrier route instead. Having your own authority adds a ton of additional work to a trucking business, including sales and marketing, customer...

I too am surprised that the fuel price outcry is mutted. It can only be a matter of time before high fuel prices increase inflationary pressures. I expected that before now, yet people and the economy seem to keep plugging away on OK shape. Even the big-name pundits and analysts in the Wall...

Do not underestimate your value to the expediting industry. As a married couple with a year together on the road, most fleet owners would jump at the chance to put you in one of their trucks (assuming you have good records, even better if you have good credit and some cash reserves). If you...

To elevate your blood pressure further, consider the 80 year-old retiree that decides he wants a 45 foot motor coach with large toy hauler towed behind. No problem. No training or special license needed. His coach can be longer than my 40 foot straight truck. His front axle can far exceed the...

I'm not recommending this and do not intend to do it myself, but I've thought running an eBay business from the road might be possible. Just something to think about. You'd need dependable and regular Internet access to communicate quickly with your bidders. If you specialized in little stuff...

>Broompilot, > >That's an awesome idea! I've had cargo lights in different >trucks, but never thought of some kind of actual marker >light. Might help those fork lift drivers who get lost on >the way to the front of the truck, and try to go out the >sides...:+ :+ :+ > >Would you mind...

RE: Socially incorrect way to celebrate a 65th bir Good news on a healthy birthday, active future, AND new truck! A couple days ago, a dealer told me that if I ordered a new cab and chasis that is factory-built to my specifications, it would be delivered in January, 2006. it seems the new...

I have discovered if I get in a good streak, stay >with it as long as you can. > >Thats a Freight Zone, from my expierence. You make a very good point that is seldom mentioned. If you are on a streak (one run after another) stay with it. Walking away from a string of loads because you want...

>Getting loads going out of Detroit is not the problem. I can >always get loads out of mi. that is not the problem. I >always get loads going out of mi. that is the easy part. >Detroit seems to have it made in the shade when it comes to >out bound freight and i always can get something going...

> >Sixty-someodd miles down the road at Lynchburg we got >offered a load out of Pittsburg PA going to Kansas City for >nearly $1700. Jumped all over that, and we headed back up >the road from Lynchburg to Charlottesville to catch I64 west >a ways. Got about 10 more miles and the Qualcomm...

Thank you for sharing. This is very interesting and informative reading for those that are a few weeks behind you....i.e. getting ready to jump in themselves. You've done them a service by sharing your early experiences as you have. It's entertaining reading too. Takes us back to our first days...

When you complete your application for your carrier of choice, a number of questions will be asked of you. Use the same application to interview your prospective fleet owner. Lawrence's point about referrals from current and former drivers is important too. Driver applications are easy to get...

No need to BS anyone. FedEx CC has a shipper rate calculator right on it's web site. Just punch in a couple of zip codes, pick your truck type and presto! you have your rate. The link is: https://customcritical.fedex.com/rates/?link=1&lid=//Ship//CC+Rates+TT redytrk's point about large shipper...

>+Most folks, even the shippers call it shrink wrap but >actually it's stretch wrap. I've seen it at Kinkos in a >small 8" roll that I carry around. The Detroiter Truck Stop >sells it. It looks like a lint roller with a handle. I >haven't looked but may be avail at Moving supply rental...

MSinger, I know nothing about Dewey's or Eastside Mobil Service, but your post says a great deal about you. In the midst of a mechanical breakdown, you remained attentative to the freight you had on board, in communication with dispatch, on the job for your shipper and receiver, and focused on...