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Keep that license and the haz endorsement. You never know when opportunity will strike.

The fleet I am about to start driving for uses straight trucks with class 8 front ends and not class 7. Specifically KW T660's This 'de-rating' makes the vehicle much longer lasting and dependable. Checked out the Hino. Interesting looking vehicles. They seem to have a lot of advantages over...

I never listened to it. I have a theory as to why it failed and why there is no such thing as a left wing media superstar but the right wing can point to 3 at a minimum. Its not flattering to the right wing, so I don't post it. :eek:

The Toledo area has almost the same population as the whole state of South Dakota. :D My son is an F-16 avionics specialist in the 114th Fighter Wing in Sioux Falls. He graduated basic WITH HONORS almost 3 years ago now. You could have knocked me over with a feather when they put that list of...

Dang, I forgot about attitude but it is true. Good or bad, your attitude colors your every action. Also, patience is an absolute must, I reckon that could be construed as part of one's attitude. Whatever, an impatient driver is both unprofessional and an accident waiting to happen.

There are some things to keep in mind, while also knowing that I've yet to haul my first expedited load...still I've been making a total nuisance of myself for a week now, asking questions and reading. AFAIK there is no such thing as a 'company' driver in this business. Everyone is either a...

Global warming is about very small changes in average temperature over time. It's totally silly to dismiss it simply because it's actually cold outside. Of course it's cold! It's almost February. You wouldn't notice if average temps went up 3 degree's this year. Humans are the most adaptable...

Well everyone seems to agree T/T pays more. Now, to ensure comparison of apples to apples...when you say it pays more are we talking about regular expediting s/t versus t/t and not getting into stuff like T-Val and w/g . Let me rephrase. Next week I'm getting a shiny red D unit with which I...

I see 12 votes cast but only 8 voters in the poll. Has ACORN been involved in this? :p

I can only assume you are talking to me, however I'm not arguing. I'm not saying straights make more money. We've been told by a couple people from within FECC (not recruiting either) that straights make more money. I have no clue who does and thats why I am collecting information and the people...

Wow, really? That seems weird. They have a secure lot where we can keep personal vehicles when on the road?

Hi, I've got a year left before I run into experience issues and I will know far before then if straights are gonna work. I do not know if ES has w/g E's and I don't know if they are dry vans. I'm not sure what you mean when you're talking about making more...more compared to what?

I wouldn't characterize Campbell Brown as an entertainer at all. In fact the only person at CNN that would have compared to the others was Lou Dobbs and he isn't there anymore.

Heck, I'll help 'em move!

Heh, in-law issues is the second leading cause of male OTR truck driving, the first being wife issues! :D:D:D

Greg hit the nail on the head. Proper sleep is crucial and not just to diabetes but your general health. If you are over weight by any significant amount you have excellent chances of having an obstructive sleep apnea. I had mine diagnosed over 3 years ago and I've used a CPAP ever since...

So why don't you? Do you not have a CDL-A? Or is it the recent experience thing? Although I doubt its happening now, I know a number of companies will hire you and run you through a refresh course, including the one I worked for.

lol! Ok I see your point.

Four? where do you come up with four? @Pelicn: Yes we are looking for some place that we can leave our personal vehicles while on the road and that we can then leave the truck on our week off. @ fastman good idea, I will investigate that.

If I may, since this thread seems to deal with where one is parked at the moment (I think?) what exactly are the preferred expediter hang outs? I never see Pilot mentioned. Also what exactly are the ethics and protocols of parking a class 8 KW straight in a t/s? Do they have designated...