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You should get free Tripak and there should be no expense on your part to submit the BOL. The company you are contracted with needs those BOL's so that they can bill the paying party. Why should it cost you anything to get it to them?

I could understand them doing it when you first sign on, but what is the justification for continuing to charge it year after year? Are the truck owners expected to pay for the operating costs of the company? What are you getting for your money? The best way to put a stop to these types of...

I think that Load 1 is actually operating the way that all of the companies should. Only bring on a certain amount of vehicles that they believe they can keep loaded with good paying freight. What's the point in having 1000 units if you can only keep 300 loaded. Having 700 units sitting will...

I've never heard of the trucks that are part of a fleet getting better pay or preferential treatment. Could you elaborate? I know that there are around 30 trucks that are running semi dedicated at a flat rate. Are those the trucks that you are saying are getting the good runs?

We have never been forced to take a run that we did not want. But we have been able to negotiate enough in our favor to make taking a run we did not want attractive enough to do it.

Have you tried using the cruise control to bump the RPM's up? 19 degrees, no heat, no idle? I'd be checking into a nice hotel room.

I thought it was a case of "Wild Turkey"

It's beginning to look like every state is finding one or two specific things to go after.:(

Just because you didn't get any citations or points on your license doesn't mean you didn't get any points on your CSA 2010score. The state sends the violation info to the FMCSA who then applies the points to your score. Even a written warning will get you points. I know we are required to...

The DOT officer should have given you a Driver/Vehicle Examination Report. If it was on the report you probably got the points. (It takes about 6 weeks for the points to show up) The report also would state if you passed or failed. You can challenge points by going to...

I sent you a PM.

I've been informed by a reliable source and qualified DOT inspector that the Speedco and SC DOT were both wrong in there interpretation of this reg. There is a federal regulation that discusses the tape so arranged on a trailer and that is in part 393.13. Nowhere does it mention anything...

Linda, I failed a Speedco DOT Annual Inspection because I did not have the L reflectors at the top of the doors. After leaving the Speedco I had the tape applied and was reinspected and passed. A few days later I talked with a SC DOT inspector and asked about the requirements for a straight...

We bought a 100' roll from a trailer supply company. It is marked DOT approved on the tape. Got it on ebay for $64.95.

We are in the process of replacing all the reflective tape on the rear of our straight truck. Peeled all the old stuff off, sanded the rear bumper and repainted. Getting ready to apply the new tape. The location for this tape is covered under FMCSA 393.11. There is a nice drawing of a straight...

We feel the same way. We live in Florida and have only gotten loads (that I can remember) to Florida 4 times in 2.5 years. One time we did decline a load, the dispatcher called and asked why. We told her we were going to DH to Florida. 5 minutes later we got an opp going to Orlando. It was low...

Davekc, Congratulations to you and your drivers for maintaining and operating your vehicles in a truly professional manner.

There are a lot of good posts in the FedEx CC forum on CSA 2010. Also, our roving safety officer is very knowledagable on CSA 2010 and other subjects.

I've gotten a few response via PM's but no definite answers. I sent an email to my recruiter asking the same questions but have not yet received a reply. My main reason for the post was to find out what coverage we get for the money we are paying. I have full VA Medical but my wife could...

Since you stated that the new guys have a completley differently worded contract than you could you elaborate on some of the differences? Do the new guys have forced dispatch where they have to run the low paying loads?