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    do not want h/m or cross border

    To this post also planning on working with o/o first before venturing out on my own.
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    do not want h/m or cross border

    Hi just reading these again, and after some debate back and forth still considering this occupation as a career. My thing is I do not want haz-mat endorsement or crossborder loads. Is there companiies out there that will consider this. Also would like to maybe have regional services .Like...
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    No Happy Meals for The Kids...

    Ok my daughter inlaw was always protective of here first born. She soon learned that after a while boy will be boys and get hurt. some girls also. As far as "happy meals" they get to eat them, but they also eat other foods. They play and such outside in the yard, park etc. These...
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    Cell phones

    They also use the verizon network.
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    Detention Time; What do You Get?

    thank you for the info.
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    Speeding ticket

    I got stopped for speeding in Joliet Ill a couple years ago while in a CV. 72$ fine plus costs you know the hidden court etc. Well anyway They told me if I paid within 5 days they would not report to home state(PA). So I paid it and no 1 the wiser.
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    Detention Time; What do You Get?

    Ok I got a question here. Is this detention time paid after 2 hours after arriving at the p/u or delivery location, or is it including if they put you at a door, then only a partial load in truck with other part not done,(Half Load). And get the shipper or reciever to punch a clock to say...
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    New rules concerning Electronic logs

    The FMCSA has proposed a new requirement for electronic logs to be used. Here is a brief at this site: regulationroom.org . To be honest as to how this will affect the expediting services. I moght be alittle late on this info, bit it was written on 1/31/2011.
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    Which State is best to relocate to?

    Hey denny, like your troop quote. I am going to repost on another site. Will get alot of good comments. Thanks cranis..
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    DOT Physical?

    Look up concentra medical, they are certified for the dot, and they are around the country.. Concentra : Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Health and Wellness
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    Hotels?

    Also get the point for free certifates at the red roof inn. I also us super 8 wydham rewards get ou points and can use for free noghts /and or gift cards for shopping and eating.
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    Something for Newbies to Think about / TJP's Trials

    I am not currently in the tranportation bizz right now, but what I think is maybe that, either the company u are leased to, can provide a spare vehicle at a little fee. Now this would create an additional expense for the driver, but it could also determine the financial outcome for driver...
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    What makes a "GOOD" Truckstop??

    Agood truck stop is one that u do not have to walk to desk and walk back to fuel. Also have plenty of parking and access into and exit. Well lit at night. Also 1 that has good security,
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    looking for more adventure

    Thanx for the laugh of the day! It's people like you that make my day better..:):D
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    looking for more adventure

    Hi all I'm looking to drive a van expediting, and a little travel,. I have sevral years air frieght and time sensitive delivery. I am in currant job 5 yrs and travel but in one town approximatly 2 weeks to 2 months. I don't mind the travel but, would like to see more. I do not have a...
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    Is getting hazmat worth it?

    In pennsylvania they send u to the State police with the forms thata re prepaid, they tkae the prints .
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    Driving a straight rig w/o a cdL?

    In PA we have A-B-C licences, and c is the 1 that is for everybody.in general.. Also a person can get a C license with comercial endorsements, because as a under 26,000 truck you might have air etc.
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    Driving a straight rig w/o a cdL?

    If your locense is a regular one, like in PA, then you can drive in other states, because you, are legal in the state that you are registerd in. So make sure You check what state the vehicle is registerd, it could become a factor.
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    Weigh stations & personal goods

    If you are under DOT authority, it is required to stop(thru scales.) It best to run log, and under, shipping, put personal belongings. In indiana on the turn pike you have to put in dot number for discount from fuel tax.
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    craig

    Hi every body. I'm new to this site and also checking out the hotshot industry. I have a question I would like to know if anyone can answer. I would like to know if there is any company / or person I can drive for, then maybe get my own vehicle from them at a later time or on my own...
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