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We avoid Laredo for that reason. What is the best way to get out of Laredo? Don't go in. If you are already out of Laredo, the problem is already solved.

Pleasant surprises in this business sometimes include those times when the freight takes you exactly where you would like to be, when you would like to be there. It happened to us this week. We were on a run from Los Angeles to Florida when our Florida vacation house neighbors called to say...

The answer is, whichever one you choose, the other two would have kept you busier. This you will come to know when you find yourself sitting longer than you care to, no matter what your carrier choice is.

Story and photos here No word on the driver. Police say no serious injuries were reported.

It's a fact. Happens every year, I believe. Hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on Daytona Beach for Bike Week. That Love's is next to a huge Harley Davidson dealer and a number of retail buildings that specialize in biker apparel and equipment. That place is a zoo (or mega party...

How would the new regs change anyone's approach? People who were willint to run cheap under the old regs would be willing to run cheap under the new ones too, right?

You are missing the fact that many drivers don't know if they are making money or not. They live load-to-load, paycheck-to-paycheck, truck repair to truck repair without a clue about how much money it takes to run their truck and how to price their services. They want more miles because that...

That would be another pleasant surprise of expediting; getting behind-the-scenes looks at things you would not otherwise see. And that includes conventons and trade shows. Before becoming expedters, Diane and I went to various trade shows and conventions at various times. But not being truckers...

That's cold.

As Diane and I get to know people in Florida (we have a vacation house there), it seems that many of them really do like to rub it in when they are having fantastic weather and the people in winter states suffer through the season and storms. It is an understandable urge that we try to resist...

To be fair to the managers, keep in mind that they actually listened closely to owner-operators when they bought the company. By listening, they quickly learned that there is a large number of owner-operators out there who say "I want to stay busy" and "I want miles." Now, if you are a...

A good next step would be to spend $20.00 to purchase the Partners in Business manual. In it you will find a great summary of the challenges Owner-Operators face, tasks they must do, skills they must develop and sample documents they use to run their business.

If you have been in the business a while and have been driving that truck for a while, and if you are "not so sure where to even start," it might be best if you pass on the opportunity to purchase the truck. If you wish to proceed, one of the next steps would be to develop a spreadsheet or do...

I saw a quote recently from someone saying that there are few pleasant surprises in expediting. That got me to thinking and I'm not so sure that is true. If you maintain a mindset that is open to receiving them, there are quite a few pleasant surprises in this business. Last Sunday, we were...

When I use the word "respect" it means the same thing these days as it has in all other days. If it is a precise definition you want, I'll give you the one from Merriam-Webster that is most appropriate for this convesation: "high or special regard: esteem" If you wish, you can go to my post...

That is correct, you do not see the respect. Respect is in the eye of the beholder. If you don't see it, you don't see it, and if I do, I do. There's nothing more to it than that.

Respect for the sense of humor he has. Respect for the entertainment he provides. Respect for the vulnerability to ridicule he shows, and the self-assurance that lies behind that. Respect for the vibe he puts out ... the guy is having fun! Respect for the gift he shared and the spirit in which...

The difference between that dancer and a fitness center group exercise leader is only a difference in degree. In this case it is a very large degree but I can see it. The potential is there.

I see a truck stop flash mob coming! Get 50 truckers doing that and watch it go viral in no time.

Missed that. Tried to delete this post but for some reason the options are not appearing where they normally do. Moderator, a little help? Can you delete this thread?