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Why have the Expo to promote expediting if we are not positive about how we are all making a living? If you are so unhappy with your job maybe it is time to look for something else? Nothing is keeping you here but you. I think you are confusing two issues. The first being ones attitude, and...

OOIDA is a great organization that does alot of good. With a membership of 125,000 they are very limited to do anything politically. The suggestion of a name change would certainly help, but they are in need of adding many members to be effective. With such a transient crowd in transportation...

Keep us posted on the new adventure davekc

I certainly don't know since I haven't seen any current ones. Some do have a provision but they are capped at a certain amount or percentage. Some have no FSC provision. Little by little, that is becoming a rarity. I am basing that on when I did my own contracts many years ago, and not the...

Many of the low paying fuel surcharges are tied to contracts that were written when fuel was $1.50. Situations are changing in that one can't just haul any load and hope to recover the loss on a later load. Options are clearly more limited until there is some movement in the actual freight...

Rich is correct, Of course research is everything, and I am in the process of doing a 4000 page essay on the correct proceedures for correct turning and proper identification of low bridges and how to respond accordingly. I probably should include a business plan that accounts for deductions to...

I agree with Thawk. Anywhere in Missouri is better than #3 in Tulsa unless you are the #3 truck but #1 team. I likely would have taken the Missouri load. Davekc

While there are simularities there are differences. Workmans comp is offered by the state and is usually very expensive. Company plans or private ones, are really disability plans. Many states now mandate that you must have some type of approved policy in place. Davekc

The auto industry is taking a hit, especially because they are stuck with alot of trucks and SUVs. Production of the smaller cars are at pretty decent levels. They are selling alot of cars but without the big profits. With regards to recruiting, all of the carriers are looking for as many...

garman351 wrote; Panther ii wants a truck at every corner everywhere for that quick responce at our expence. I have talked to several teams who have seen a dramitic slow down from last year at this time. And I hear on an average a team will sit atleast one day during the week or more, think...

Most of the bigger carriers recruit for this size unit. Read through the archives so you can develop an idea of who you might want to sign on with. It will at least give you a starting point. Davekc

As mentioned,call dispatch, then go out and go to sleep. Let dispatch charge them for detention time until the morning when they are ready to sign. Gotta keep the customer happy. I am not completely unloaded until they sign the BOL, regardless of whether the freight is in the truck or not. Davekc

Both are great places. It is great to do a long run and have a decent place at the end to look forward to. Davekc

Most carriers provide a low cost disabilty policy. They are somewhat simular to workmans comp. Most are at fleet rates so they are more desirable than what you could obtain on your own. But like anything, it never hurts to shop around. Davekc

I don't think corporations and or politicians would desire a even playing field that would include themselves. For that reason, I not sure I will live to see a flat tax. I am not sold on the fact that it would be a benefit anyways, when just looking at Steve Forbes plan, which was promoted...

Since you live in OKC my opinion would be different, but I agree with THawk. I would have held in KC depending on how many other trucks, or folded and went to Columbia or St. Louis if running single. Glad you got a run. Davekc

Terry is right on target with his post. This is essentially the same model I use within my own operation. I agree also that when damage is done to the vehicle(hitting low overpasses) it should be the responsibility of the driver to cover the cost or the deductible. That is more than...

If you want to know what lenders really want its...no late payments within 24 months "lates" are the deal breakers. you can have a bad credit score just dont be late. your 750 is fantastic....most want a 660+...hey! need a mortgage??? LOL. Dukesadog You are correct. It is not a business plan...

Single D unit 22ft cargo box.and how far should a single d unit deadhead to find some loads. Hard question to answer without knowing where you are at. Location would be the driving issue. Singles out of Texas can move but it takes longer as most are team loads. Florida is kinda simular. There...

Ateam wrote Financing through a dealer is expensive (outrageously so!), especially for first-time truck buyers. If you can get a small business loan or personal loan through a bank or credit union, you'll do far better. In general, dealers require loan applications. Bankers and Credit Unions...