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RE: FECC i agree with >whomever stated run as hard as you need to run and thats it >because at the end of the day these companies (especially >fecc)could care less about you..you are not people you are >TRUCK # you are as disposable as a pen which is why there >is a turnover rate like...

>If we keep running anywhere near this well I will be one >pleased sob. I would love to set my budget at those miles. >But I will set my budget in about six months. Until then we >will run as smart and as hard as we can, and only spend >money as needed. Excellent point. Keep in mind, you...

>And then it happened.......all crap broke loose. > >10 mile DH 950 mile run to Long Island >130 mile DH 750 mile run w/ hazmat to Canada >70 mile DH 450 mile run to Peoria IL. >10 mile DH 250 mile run to Missouri >130 mile DH 1850 mile run to CA. >85 mile DH 3050 mile run to Mass. >100...

>Why is it that if you wait 6 months to install the tax goes >away. What happens if after taking ownership of a truck you >install a tag a week or two later? Don't ask don't tell? >You sill pay 12% but just on the price of the tag, right? It's a bit more serious than that, or at least...

>A team >Are you using the guy down here in FL or did you go with >something else. The guy I am refering to is in Leesburg. He >makes about the same thing truckgen does. I think he did >Glen's >Davekc As previously stated, I'll not confirm or deny any information about our truck until we...

Perhaps the quiet half of A-Team, >an attorney, could shed some light here. The quiet half read your message but is reluctant to reply because her areas of expertise do not include comsumer law and she's not licensed in either state mentioned.

If you have not already done so, computer USB flash memory sticks may be worth your time to consider. My wife and I just started using them and are glad we did. They are about the size of a key chain ornament and can hold up to 1 Gig of data. Smaller, less expensive sizes are available. You...

RE: Been reading this forum and want to say 'thank >"Accpet any load that does not cost you money." (or words to >that effect). It's a stragegy that serves us well. Our >carrier likes it too. > > >I will bet your carrier does. I am not sure I follow the >concept of "any load that does not...

I think when it is all said and done, it >will have to come down to an issue of money, hometime, and >some type of benefit package. >Davekc And that's pretty much how every recruiting ad in every trucking magazine reads...."401K! Guaranteed Home Time! Top Pay!" Page after page, the ads read...

RE: FECC > >Seriously... I don't know anyone who would take that.. but.. >ya gotta feel for the dispatcher calling and trying to get >someone to deadhead to that run.... wow. > Dreamer raises an excellent point that is often overlooked. As drivers, when we say no to a bad load we're pretty...

RE: Been reading this forum and want to say 'thank Welcome to the life! Please keep us posted. As a newbie yourself I think you know how interesting it is for folks considering the plunge to hear about the first days and weeks on the road. Your perspective as a new driver is an important one. I...

>Perhaps, when they change the name of the company to 'A-Team >Express' or 'terryandrene express', we can implement the >change. If it's terryandrene express, let me know. We'll be first in line to sign up!:7

We are in the running but don't expect to win. We run as we do not to win a contest, but to meet the income goals we set for ourselves. For non-FedEx CC folks, the contest is to be in service over 80% of the time and accept over 80% of the loads offered to you for a specified time period. If...

Forgive me for chuckling. You are complaining about two days of mandated education (orientation) that was triggered by your decision to change carriers? My wife and I used to work in professions where 15 to 20 hours a year of continuing education is required just to keep your current job. That's...

>Congrats Ateam, looks like your life is right on the track >you want it to be. Can you explain, 12: permit couriers to >ride with us in the truck, and 13: security clearance. What >is a security clearance, what is it for, and how do you get >it?. Thanks. :+ :+ When hauling museum...

>And secondly, for drivers, what kind of revenue is expected >in order for survival or to keep you in the profession. >I have my own thoughts relating to this but this seems to be >a topic that is coming up more frequently. >Any input would be helpful as alot of owners are struggling >to...

Thanks for bringing light to the two schools of thought on braking and how two opinions came into play over the years.

Welcome Aboard! I hope you find expediting to be everything you expect it to be and more. It's been good so far for my wife and me (team, D-unit). Thinking through our trips to FL, we've been in under load about a half-dozen times since August, 2003 (our start date). We've delivered to Miami...

To fully research your product choice regarding service availability, find a driver that has a product in use now and ask if you can borrow his (her) product ID numbers (serial number, model number, whatever). Then go to the manufacturer's web site and pick a half dozen service locations at...

Our first fleet owner required us to use only Blue Beacon for truck washes and instructed us to "hold the acid" or, if acid (brightner) is to be used, cover the wheels first. Blue Beacon is probably the least expensive option for large truck (bigger than cargo vans) washes. Complaints I've heard...