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Purgoose - Excellent response. Bob and Linda are the best and will offer honest opinions and some suggestions. Gasunshine - please be sure to consider all of your current (company tractor) compensation program. You may currently have medical insurance, life insurance, 401k or a pension...

TJ959; Tom - Hope all is well with you. GO BACK! GO BACK! :) John

TKO; You should contact all of the companies that you have interest in and inquire directly with those companies. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Sluggo; Dispatcher03 does NOT work for Premium Transportation Logistics. Chances are we do not even using the same dispatch software. Each company has various policies and procedures for every part of their operations with no two being the same. PTL LLC attempts to ensure accurate duty...

The Turtle is correct. Here is a link to all FMCSA Regulations. It is always to your advantage to become familar with these regs rather than asking others. Rules & Regulations - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Biker Paul; I love you man, BUT, it was a very, very, very long ride home from Pittsburgh last weekend. :( Hopefully the Steelers will show up this week against the Raiders. Thanks, John

Thank you very much. John, Dave and Chris - PTL, LLC

Greg; Well written post. You truely have a grasp of CSA and what it means to owner-operators (drivers). All to often I have drivers stopping in to ask questions on CSA which have originated through "driver here-say". I smile because these owner-operators have signed a lease agreement with...

Beagle; Give some more details - where are you based? Does the truck have a sleeper? What is the GVW, what is the empty weight? How long is the box? How do you run (limitations)? Answering these questions may spark some interest. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Getting your own Authority is the easy part - sure, anyone can do it online. Reality sets in within the first 18 months when that "New Entrant" compliance review comes. Remember, you become a "Carrier" when you have your own Authority, and whether you run 1 truck or 5,000 trucks, you are...

WOW! The people that CSA affects (Drivers and Carriers) really need to read, study and understand CSA. Get the facts, and nothing but the facts here: CSA 2010 - Comprehensive Safety Analysis Thanks, HotFr8recruiter

Underdog; I too feel that contacting the companies you are interested in is the best place to begin. Find a home before you purchase a van - get qualified by applying to each company you are interested in. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Paullud; If looking solely for requirements, pretty much any reputable company will require the following of you: * A vehicle which is mechanically sound and cosmetically cool * A copy of your drivers license and another form of ID which would satisfy the Dept of Homeland Security I-9...

Paullud; I am not aware of a site that does comparisons between companies. I would suggest that you make a list of those items that are important to you when leasing onto a Carrier and call those companies that you may be interested in to find your answers. Just a suggestion. Good luck...

Shepard; You can make money doing expediting with a 250 cargo van. Remember though, that decisions YOU (the driver) make, YOUR availability, and restrictions that YOU place on what loads you do will affect YOUR income. Right place at right time also comes into the revenue picture (or...

Bob and Linda; I think a load securement roundtable workshop would be an excellent idea for the Expo. Sharing your experience with others will truely be to their benefit. You have surely transported just about every type of Expedite shipment that exists, though we all know that the next...

Garebel; Premium Transportation Logistics is a solo friendly company. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter John Mueller, CDS - Safety Director Premium Transportation Logistics LLC Premium Transportation Logistics, LLC. 800-661-3166

Again, great responses. Unfortunately "Common Sense" is not something I can package and give to a driver. Many times during an orientation I can tell the driver is uncertain about some things but will tell you in no uncertain terms that he or she has done it all. Those are the folks that seem...

Guys; Great responses, but what I am hoping to do is a listing of the "off the wall" responsibilities that seem to fall back onto the driver. I was using the bridge example as one unique instance. Does not matter whether the driver was right or wrong. Think about when you were a rookie...

Drivers; I've been in the trucking industry for about 30 years and everyday I encounter a new instance where a driver was unaware that he/she was responsible for something. What are some particulars that you as a driver are responsible for? We all know that there is more to driving a truck...