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The "tow" or "trailer" button means the vehicle is equipped with a towing package for haulibg things like boat trailers. The button on mine changes the gear ratios elecronically to accomodate the extra weight of the trailer. I have a Chevy 1500 with an Allison trans. It always amazes me...

Garmin; I think you would agree that the issue is that dealers, or repair facilities of any type, just plain do not care anymore. It is much more profitable for them to "guess" at what the problem is, then throw your money at that problem, and hope the problem is fixed. This applies to your...

Paige; Experience - for a driver to operate a cargo van, I myself like to see some sort of "driving" experience in a "work" related capacity. Every company will set their own hiring criteria. The way to obtain experience when you have none is to keep banging on doors till someone lets you...

Shellback; Carriers and their underwriting insurance companies will set hiring guidelines, which vary from company to company. Most will look at "violation frequency" meaning how many moving violations you have in a specified period of time - say three years. They will also look at major...

Sam and Jr; Look forward to meeting you at the Expo. I will be in booth #122. Thanks, John Mueller aka HotFr8Recruiter

Bruno; Safety departments within carrier companies and insurance companies review driver MVR's looking at "Violation Frequency" - how frequently does this driver have moving violations. It's true, "points" are involved in the process. If you had six speeding tickets in the past year, none...

Suds; Be sure to get fingerprinted soon after applying online for the background check. I made the mistake of waiting (and waiting) for a response on the background check and ended up not having the endorsement renewed on my license. I was thinking I need approval prior to getting...

Hope this helps you all out; Excerpts from our Driver/Contractor Manual. Basically a copy of the Cargo Securement Regulations: Cargo Securement Regulations 392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems. (a) General. A driver may not operate a commercial motor vehicle...

I have to admit that having a resume does assist with the required previous employment verifications. Resumes do differ - JimBob that pays $35 to have a resume professionally produced will still appear to be that $35 per hour steering wheel holder, while the best driver/contractors will...

Am ALWAYS impressed, and quite suprised, when an Owner-operator submits a resume. I have had very few contractors provide resumes with their application. The resume alone places these candidates high on the list. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

This case is a prime example of why drivers, owner operators and dispatchers should live by the regulations - such as Hours of Service, vehicle maintenance and the like. Regardless of how good the safety department is at any company, we can not be there holding the hands of others. It is all...

Hyperdrive; May be a little tough to get qualified without experience. Have you checked out Expedite Solutions? I also thought that Panther had some sort of training programs. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

David; Beautiful truck! You really put some time into making it comfortable. I am curious, what does this vehicle now weigh "empty" - meaning sitting full of fuel, with you and your belongings in it? Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter John

Buddy Bear; Being proactive is always best to obtain the things in life you want. The old saying that the squeaky wheel gets the grease may be true. Call Landstar to get your answers. As far as "renting" a cargo van or straight truck, you will be paying for use of that truck whether it...

BuddyBear; I would imagine you discovered that South Florida is not the ideal location for an expedite driver to be domiciled. Florida is so hard to find freight out of for most expedite companies. I always suggest that drivers or contractors living in Florida contact Landstar...

Dwehma01; Having a felony is just one of the many obstacles that face graduates of driving schools. Lack of actual driving experience, poor MVR's, and poor employment history also plague the recent driving school graduate. Trucking companies are no different than employers in any other...

RDTRPN; You will get a better response to your "ad" if you would place it in the "Driver Available" section in the "Classifieds" section of EO. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

To All; Here is the info on the sales tax exemption directly from the Ohio Department of Taxation website: "The sale, lease, repair, and maintenance of, parts for, or items attached to or incorporated in, motor vehicles that are primarily used for transporting tangible personal property by...

Leo; Always keep in mind that if you are leased onto a for-hire carrier that purchases of parts that are attached to the truck (and any service performed to your vehicle) are sales tax exempt in Ohio. I know it does not sound like much, but many purchases over the course of one year affect...

To All Responding Posters; That's what I like to see. POSITIVE information to be viewed and digested by others, intended to help others! Keep up the great work! Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter