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Rlent; Just depends on that little sticker inside the driver's door. Period. It would not suprise me to know that a truck that has a GVWR of 12,000 lbs is the same exact vehicle that has a sticker of 10,000. Just how the original buyer spec's the vehicle. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

RE: Can a one ton dually with enclosed trailer get Kenjo3; Back in the early days of expediting, some companies did operate with dually pickups in their fleets. I think that customers feel that the duallies lack adequate protection for the freight, and most important, the insurance companies...

Big Ricky; I would suggest that you apply to a number of Expedite companies prior to purchasing a van. Be approved and qualified should always come before the vehicle purchase. Not all companies will add cargo vans at all times throughout the year. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Fellow Recruiters that do not moderate on EO; It would be great if we (Ask the Recruiter Moderators) could get contact information on each recruiter, from each Expedite company that advertises here on EO. The reason for this request is to accomodate those folks that post messages on the forum...

AprilWhine; There very well may be a carrier that can hire without experience. That is the big obstacle you face. Obtaining a CDL, for what I am assuming will be a straight truck, (Class B CDL) is not all that complicated. I would suggest that you research carriers, the postings on...

RobsDad; I don't think there is a Diamond Delivery recruiter that moderates or visits EO. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Moot; I have leased on a 28' pup with a tractor in the past here at PTL. Worked out well with the exception that the driver had a trailer that was only 91" wide inside - no way to fit two rows of pallets side by side. Big advantage was the he could haul much more than 13,000 lbs. so got an...

ROYAL FLUSH; DOT Physicals are NOT a joke. The physical is one of the most important items contained in a Driver Qualification file. FYI - carriers can mandate that driver/contractors physicals be done by a carrier approved physician only, or can allow the driver/contractor to choose the...

Terry and Rene; You can be assured that HotFr8Recruiter already has materials as suggested together for attendees of the show. Look forward to seeing you both. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter:)

The 2007 Expedite Expo is right around the corner. There are so many really neat things scheduled for this year - the tricked out truck giveaway, the chrome shop mafia, I believe Joey Holiday, the workshops and many vendors. It will be here sooner than you think. What could the carrier...

RTS0073; The regs now stipulate that carriers request controlled substance testing and alcohol records for three years. Carriers you apply to will request such information from your previous employers. The forms sent to the previous employers will ask them to verify your dates of employment...

RTS0073; Bad news, you cannot legally operate a CMV for upto (most likely) 3 years. If the carrier you drove for at the time of the failed random had a return to work policy, you may have been able to stay with that carrier for the "return to work" and "follow-up" testing period, following the...

RE: I Would like to drive locally for michigan(ext Kellmellus; I would suggest that you contact air freight companies near one of the major airports in Michigan to inquire about doing strictly local/Intra-state runs. These types of companies are most likely to have the type of work you are...

Zoli and others; Drivers, employees, owner-operators, dispatchers, recruiters, the french frying legion at McDonalds, the mechanic that repairs cars, or the fleet owner of vehicles - all of these people are like "presents" - the wrapping can be beautiful and from all outward appearances be...

Phil; Great post - great question. Though I do not really use my CDL, I decided to renew my CDL and Hazmat endorsement here in Ohio. I really wanted to understand what the drivers go through to maintain the hazmat endorsement. I received a letter from OH BMV stating that I would need to make...

RayJay; I think it is important to look at driving for, and applying to a few of the expedite companies. Do your homework on the companies just as you would if you were an owner-operator. Look at everything about the companies and find the one that suits you best. By applying to a few...

My opinion on logging for vans: *You must log any runs where you transport 'PLACARDABLE" quantities of a hazardous material. *You must log for any trip entering the state of Alabama - it is their state law - they WILL put you Out of Service (just like CMV's) for lack of a log book. The...

Phil and Diane; Those were two "serious" runs! Great job. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Experienced Expediters and Newbies; What was the most unexpected delay or problem that you encountered when you entered the Expedited Industry? IRP Plates?, Driver's License? Other??? Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter :D :D :D

T-Bird; The correct answer to your original question is that it is both a DOT regulation and also a company policy. DOT regs state that you must have written authorization for a rider from the carrier you are leased onto. The carriers are limited to what their insurance companies dictate. If...