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EcoTech2006; Surely there must be some reason that you were denied a position with Landstar at this time. It could be one of many reasons, some of which may have nothing to do with your background or work history, such as positions being filled. Did they mention keeping you on a list for when...

Famous Amos; Compliance officers actually like to see other forms of supporting documentation during compliance reviews, such as toll receipts, fuel receipts, motel receipts, bills of lading or any other item that has date and/or time stamps on them. These auditors are quite adept at finding...

Maybe Driving; Just wanted to take a moment to clarify my comments in my response. From my past experience over the years with probably thousands of roadside inspections submitted to me by drivers, 5 DOT Compliance Reviews (Audits) and a number of PUCO Hazmat Compliance Reviews, I have found...

Maybe Driving; Most companies require sleepers because hauling Expedited freight is much the same as running "Over the Road". Most expedited freight companies have, and use, 48 state Inter-state Authority. Most expedite freight companies do not run short distance freight on a continuous...

Jayman; You would really need to contact each company individually. Experience is not the only qualifying criteria when hiring a driver. Moving violations and the number of jobs you have held are just some of the factors that will also come into play. Good luck in your ventures. GO COLTS...

RedBird; MOST carriers do limit the number of jobs that drivers or owner operators can have in the past 3 or 5 years. This is to eliminate time and money spent recruiting and hiring "job jumpers". Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

RE: Is it important for your carrier to be certifi Seems to be quite a bit of guessing of what ISO is and why it is important to our industry. To my understanding, carriers do not have to be ISO to haul freight for NLM. The following is an excerpt from ISO's website which I use for training...

Jayman; E Units (tractors) will typically run more than any other vehicle type. This is because the tractors are the most versatile unit - they can haul A, B, C, D and E freight loads. Even hauling a van load (2 pallets or less, generally 2500 pounds or less) they are still compensated in the...

KLWill49; I would suggest contacting each company that you are somewhat interested in and asking how frequently they get their drivers home. Another factor is to provide the information on the type of vehicle you intend to operate - vans get home more frequently than say tractors at some...

Tim; You may find a company that will look at you. I look at individual cases and the duration of time that has passed since the felony. Other carriers will not look at you because they mandate that drivers have the ability to goto Canada. Others do not wish the risk of any negligent hiring...

Magic Man; Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles - meaning those vehicles that have a GVW greater than 26,001 pound or more, have three axles or more, or that transport placardable quantities of hazardous materials are required to provide ten years employment history, accounting for any gaps in...

GHL; The qualification requirements and process varies from company to company. Most will require at least one year experience in the type of vehicle you intend to operate. Some may require two. As to the "gaps" in your employment history, surely you would be able to document your time in...

Morningstar; Couple of issues here. First, the drug charges. I would say that most companies can get by these if the convictions are more than 5 or 7 years old. These charges, if felonies, will prohibit the driver from doing Canadian loads. Many companies require drivers to be able to enter...

Hobo; Just curious, what does a truck detail shop charge to really detail a straight truck? Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Redbird; As an independent contractor in any industry (not just expediting) you are generally required to provide your own "industrial insurance". The company, or companies, that you do work for have contracted you (or your business) to do work for them. As a contractor, you are generally...

pjcampbell; If you are intending to transport other "people's" freight FOR-HIRE across state lines (interstate) then you are required to obtain authority from the FMCSA. This authority will give you your "MC" number. I would suggest obtaining a US DOT number also. Even private carriers...

Timberframe; You are closest to Express-1, at about 103 miles north of them. Great company, great people. Suggest contacting Scott Hancock at Express 1. Very honest and knowledgeable person that will not mislead you. 1-800-800-5161. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Dan (Dpea); Most companies pay by the weight of the load or required cargo area. Your truck is a "D" unit by GVW and length. Granted it may not be able to move all "D" loads offered to you, BUT it is a "D" truck under most definitions. Many companies will offer to "D" units loads that are...

Brad; Do some homework by researching the various posts on the forums here on ExpeditersOnLine. I suggest reviewing the "Newbies", the "Ask the Recruiter" and the "General Expedite" forums in particular. You will find much useful info posted. As far as getting on with an expedite carrier, I...

Keeprollin: Occupational Accidental Insurance is NOT Worker's Comp. Occ-Acc is an insurance policy that covers the same things as Worker's Comp, at or above the same levels of Worker's Comp for a fixed cost per month. No one should be telling you it is WC. Here in Ohio, a monopolistic state...