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Tis the busy season. One slow week for one truck means nothing; that's just the nature of expediting. Hang in there and look at your monthly or quarterly activity to determine the slow or busy seasons.

Fresh: The previous poster brings to mind additional expenses you may be expected to incur when seeking a driver for your truck. In addition to expecting you to cover orientation travel, food and lodging expenses, your driver will also need a DOT physical, a Drug and Alcohol Test and possibly...

RE: FYI Panther Ad on this site No CDL needed It's interesting that Panther's No CDL Required ad is contradicted in it's recruiting web site which states, in part, the following: Owners must have: Valid CDL Let's hope a voice of authority with clear up the confusion.

If a gun toting teacher with a permit had shot that 14 year old before he had a chance to off himself, she'd be facing a life of misery, in and out of the courtroom. Criminal and civil suits would follow her forever.

I'm having trouble with that two hands on the wheel thing. Must comm'l trucks all be automatic trans or would you start out in 13th gear? How would you turn on headlights at dusk? There's gotta be more to that story if there's any truth to it.

The 40 virgins just might be catholic nuns with M-16s

Truckload and LTL carriers base their profits on stuffing a truck full of freight from one or more customers destined to one or more locations or consignees. The bigger the truck, the greater the opportunity for maximum return on investment. Expedited freight, on the other hand, is generally...

Oz Please keep in mind that, in expediting, you are not just buying a truck, you are buying a business. Like any business venture it would behoove you do thoroughly research this business of expediting before you rush out and buy a van. There was a time that any van owner could find a carrier...

It's called Broompilotitis and most commonly occurs in NASCAR fans who've been huffing too many cleaning chemicals.

Indy: The truth hurts when you're doing something you like and have a few dollars in your pocket for doing so. The truth of the matter is that you are earning considerably less than a typical van operator. You say that you "come out ahead" by earning $1028.25 for driving 2285 miles, Thats 45...

The ATT costs I mentioned were expensive, but not excessive. It was the Canadian tariffs I received on a subsequent bill that shocked me. As I recall, a short call was in excess of $20.

This new procedure will require the use of a telephone while in Canada. I always deactivate my phone when entering Canda because the Canadian charges on top of my carrier's (ATT) charges for OUTCONUS use is excessive. Does anyone regularly use their USA cell in Canada and be willing to share...

1. Yes 2. No charge. Four Michelin LTX 245/75R16 cost $705.96 + local sales tax of $49.50 at COSTCO. Cost includes lifetime, no add'l charge, rotate/balance and nitrogen refill.

Greg is correct. Additionally, the Congress and the President are the only persons authorized to 'order' the National Ensign lowered to half-staff. Some locations and special days, like Memorial Day or death of certain Government officials, are permanently authorized half-staff recognition...

Perhaps folks noticed no indication on the Foster Trucking vehicles that your company was involved in expediting.

New expedite carriers are continually entering the field. Seemingly, every day we see a van or straight truck with a logo not seen before. ExpeditersOnline has operated a site that has been beneficial for EO visitors, forum members or lurkers who are looking for a regional carrier or a...

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Last week I was washing my drivway with a 2400# pressure washer with a rotating nozzle. As I was reaching my van, I noticed a guano deposit on the fender next to my vinyl truck number. I gave the excrement a healthy squirt and the 'B' flew off the fender. At first I was annoyed the inspired...

RE: Need Info on The Direct Deposit WW: If your source of income is requiring you to set up a direct deposit account into which they will send your money, I suggest you open an account at your hometown bank, This should serve you well in the long run because you can go to the bank and speak...

Sounds to me that in addition to setting money aside for food, you'd best set aside some money for your bail bondsman, a lawyer and serious fines. 200-1000 mile runs, particularly interstate, require you to maintain a logbook. Being found overweight for the trucks GVWR or per axle will create...