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Steve; All of the above mentioned are correct, but also feel like folks are still very skiddish with the economy. Most don't have that comfort level to place the big deposit from their savings as a down payment on a truck, not knowing what the near future will bring. It's a tough call...

OVM and Lawrence; I commend you for the post, and for making it a 5 star post. 'Nough said. HotFr8Recruiter

Texasshaker; Make your way up to the Expedite Expo July 23 and 24th in Wilmington, Ohio. You'll be able to meet with every major Expedite Carrier and attend some fantastic Expedite seminars. In addition I would recommend reading previous forum posts. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Knight; I would suggest that you contact the companies individually that appeal to you to inquire what their experience requirement is. I think that not all experience must be OTR at most companies. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Rabbit; I would suggest that you apply to any Expedite company that you may be interested in. Explain to them that you do not anticipate being ready to roll until..... The real issue is to find out which companies will qualify or approve you as a driver, then choose which company best fits...

Father; Depending on the GVW of the vehicle you intend to operate, Premium Transportation Logistics LLC (Premium Transportation Logistics, LLC.) does not require a CDL. You would still need the reuired experience for the type of vehicle you intend to operate. Those vehicles having GVW of...

Nightcreacher; As a Safety Director I do not always agree with the preventable/non-preventable designation applied to accidents or incidents. This is especially true when it comes to deer vs. motor vehicle collisions. I have narrowly missed hitting deer a number of times myself. On a few...

This is from FMCSA on Preventable Accidents: Objective: To reduce motor carrier fleet accident rates by establishing a company standard for safe driving. Description: A preventable accident is one which occurs because the driver fails to act in a reasonably expected manner to prevent it...

Jimmy(Fastman); Looks like you'll have to get off of those "Sweet" bikes and onto something not so sweet, say maybe a Ural T. Whatta' ya think? Get better! Take care, John HotFr8Recruiter

Flswg; EO has a classifieds section for posts such as yours. You will receive much better results listing this in the appropriate section. Thanks, HotFr8recruiter

Jerry Lee; Each Expedite company will have their own age limitations on vehicles. Please take a moment and contact the carrier(s) you are interested in on individual clarification. Thanks, Hot Fr8Recruiter

Tim; I see this more and more. Folks are unaware of the Driver Disqualification regulations. They get a major moving violation like this (Speed in excess of 15 mph or greater) and do not realize that when they apply for a driving position (employment) chances are they will be denied due to...

Guys and Gals; Here is info on Alabama's Hours of Service Regulations. Please notice that there is no exemption noted for vehicles under 10,000 lbs. not being required to log. The HOS are discussed beginning on page 99. http://www.psc.state.al.us/Transportation/MCRrevised2003.pdf I...

Here are the requirements: Motor carrier receipts and bills §373.101 Motor Carrier bills of lading. Every motor common carrier shall issue a receipt or bill of lading for property tendered for transportation in interstate or foreign commerce containing the following information: (a)...

TJ; Am really disappointed that you do not miss me! HotFr8Recruiter

Fastman; Thanks for the "props". Vanman and Guido, no sweat, and no offense taken. Be safe out there guys. Thanks, HotFr8recruiter.

Ontario Van Man; I learned a long time ago that GOOD drivers are comparable to a 10 carat diamond in terms of their value they bring to the company each year. Back then, that was about $100,000 in revenue. I firmly accepted that concept, and still believe it to this day. Our turnover is...

Guido and VanMan; Categorizing "Recruiters" would be similar to me categorizing "Drivers". My point was that way too many drivers think only in terms of "Miles per week". I can usually give an accurate "average" number of miles to the person posing the question. I need additional info...

Warpath; Please keep conducting research into the posts on the forums here at ExpeditersOnLine.com. Many, many posts have been made attempting to answer the age old question "Is Expediting for me?". Only you can determine if it is. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

In my opinion, it is always tough to answer the recruiting questions based on "miles per week". In Expediting I feel it is always better to think in terms of "revenue per week". "Miles per week" can only be answered honestly if you are talking about "dedicated" runs, which are not part of...