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I'm curious about that 12,000 front axle limit. The reefer-equipped, generator-equipped, team-occupied, packed-full-of-personal-gear Freightliner Century Class straight truck we currently run scales empty at 13,600 front axle weight. Under load that number goes up. We've driven in 47 of the...

> That is hard to explain,that is where three or four years >experience >comes in handy.;) That's why I asked. Long before my wife and I entered the industry, we went to school on the experiences of veteran drivers. We spent countless hours studying driver comments on line and interacting...

You are asking good questions in the right place. Allow me to suggest that to get a better feel for the industry you are now part of, spend a few hours (not all at one sitting) reading through these EO Open Forums. The conferences and topics links on the bottom of each page provide an easy way...

"....rv with a cargo box...." I love it!

>What question would a driver get in trouble for answering? If a driver has a security clearance and offers information he or she should not, a lot of trouble could follow. If a driver is asked for his or her personal opinion of a certain corporate official and the driver in a heated moment...

True Story: We (wife and I) were I was recently parked in a TA parking lot waiting for a load and our alternator failed. I called a Freightliner dealer about 75 miles away. Price: $275 plus labor. Part not in stock. Could be ordered in next day. I went to TA service counter. Price: $450 plus...

I'd also like to hear more about the new ATT wireless plan. Any users out there yet with real world experience to report? We use an air card $80 a month unlimited access plan now. When it works, it works great. Speed is sufficient for our needs. Problem is coverage is not nationwide. I've heard...

>...Lots of TLC and maintenance >plus conservative running will keep a vehicle going for a >long time.... I'd love to hear more about what you mean by "conservative running." I've heard various folks talk in passing about how drivers care for or abuse trucks. Please elaborate. What...

>I am an ex-network administrator and programmer and an >Oracle Certified Database Administrator. Impressive! Now, I'm an expeditor. I'm a lot happier. Even more impressive! Way to go! My wife and I use an AirCard on a cell phone company plan. Unlimited access for $80 a month. Works...

Next time you have dental X-rays done, ask for a second copy to take with you on the road. If you need unexpected dental work, it will save you money. I met one driver that carries a spare alternator with him. He reasons the alternator will fail sooner or later. Better to have a fairly priced...

>The tractor is 3 years old. I know that right now they are >regional. I have personally had dealing with Landstar, and >I don't like them. My Husband has had dealings with Tri >State, and he doesn't like the way that he was treated. I >really don't mind the regional. I have been all...

When my wife and I were researching the industry and selecting a carrier, we interviewed recruiters, fleet owners, and drivers from each carrier. Recruiters were willing to refer us to their drivers and drivers were willing to chat away. Of course a recruiters did not refer us to unhappy...

>Ok, and do you really think that there are numbers by your >names in the dispatch screen? Coming from an ex dispatcher, >I can tell you this one. No there isn't. You find out >about the drivers from the others in the office and how you >have interacted with them. They will tell a new...

Fuzzy, Most drivers could easily answer your questions from their own experiences. I'd be happy to do so, but it would take a lot of time to type it all out. My wife and I have been at less than a year but the questions you ask are straightforward and within our ability to answer. I'd be happy...

RE: Looking for Input on carriers Landstar, Con Wa Sounds like you are doing good research. FedEx Custom Critical is a major player in this market too with many happy drivers. Is their a reason you are not considering them?

dieseldoctor, I admire your skill set...carpentry, metal work, and computers too! From the pictures, your handiwork seems top notch...good fit and finish, pieces precicely placed, quality materials. You are an innovative, original thinker. It's a pleasure to view your ongoing project. Thank you...

I've seen a few trucks like that on the road. From an expediting freight standpoint, they strike me as very well configured. It will get the job done. It's a truck that will give you several years of good service (if well maintained of course), haul just about any kind of expedited freight that...

I kept searching and found this much. Might be worth a call. Rodriguez Expedited Freight Systems Inc 16010 Michigan Ave Dearborn MI 48126 Phone: 800-718-0066, Fax: 313-295-2149

I don't want to send you on a goose chase, but here's some info for what it's worth (probaly not much). I was driving thru TX one night and an expediter truck with no markings passed me by. I greeted the driver on the CB. He said he was a retired school teacher from Michigan running for a...

The Co-Pilot sales literature talks about a toll avoidance routing feature in the product and claims the product will pay for itself with that feature. As we've gained experience driving on the East coast where tolls are frequent and become more familiar with the area, going off our carrier's...