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Zak: Many folks come on here and want to know the best truck to buy or the best company with which to drive or other ambiguous questions that can't be answered. We each work for the best carrier (for us) and drive the best truck size (for us) and bought the best brand of truck (for us). It's...

Over the years, we've met several people with an educational background similar to yours and they have been equally happy and successful in expediting. Most of us share the opinion that you should test the waters by driving for someone in their truck for awhile. A six month commitment to an...

I prefer semaphore, wig-wag and flashing light. Each are line of sight; however, I've gotten reception at about 50 nautical miles by bouncing a 24" signal light off the clouds.

RE: Here is one Leo: The fuel saving aerocell advertises is it's model compared to a cut-away van with a conventional box add-on. It does not advertise a savings compared to a regular cargo van; I doubt there would be a saving there.

S'Bean" I can think of two situations in which you might be involved. An agreement to lease/purchase a truck which you then lease to a carrier; or, the owner is leased to a carrier and wants to sub-contract you as an independent contractor and have you pay expenses which should be borne by the...

Take a look on the label on the edge of your driver door for the Vehicle Identification Number. It's also on your registration form

RE: Americans with no ability act-Congressional Ac If I sign up, do I get one of those special parking spots?

I just read in the Landline Mag that the "Smoke Free in Ontario Act" went into effect on 1 June. Some folks, perhaps including the OPP, have interpreted this 'no smoking in the workplace' law to include truck cabs. They go on to imply that a solo driver is exemt bu if there is another person...

T'Hawks communication comment reminded me of a friend in the south who owns several expedite tractors. The drivers in each of them have been with him for terms measured in years, rather than months, because of the relationship he and his wife have maintained with them. Once each year, they...

The FOK folks and the EO folks have always had a great symbiotic relationship. Rene' and I have never used their commercial services but we've found them each to be great folks with whom to share some time at the Louisville MATS, Expedite Expo, and Expediter Workshops. It should be evident to...

With tens of millions of tires passing a given point on a busy interstate, how come there are not huge dunes of rubber dust on the shoulders? Where does all that rubber go?

I agree with rich on the money/job issue. Expediting is generally not conducive to a fixed schedule, particularly with the three companies that interest you. If your team A gets a load to California from NYC on the morning they are scheduled to go home to be relieved by team B, what should...

Your carrier requires you to comply with the spirit of government regulations and carry a workers compensation policy for each of your drivers. These rules and regulations do not require the drivers to have such a policy. So, why are you charging the drivers for insurance that they may not...

The 'any' key is just below the space bar.

Good idea. Rich could tell us how he made a million dollars in expediting.

A FedEx team in a large straight truck (D), with experience, should gross in the neighborhood of $120,000. As a leased driver to an owner, you'd typically get 60% of that, or about $72,000 + fuel surcharge monies of +/- $10-15,000. Out of your share, you'd pay for fuel and tolls.

Thanks Bulletbob, for all that you and your fellow soldiers are doing for those of us enjoying the good life here. We look forward to your safe return. Terry and Rene'

We once read an article that cautioned women not to hang their purse from the door hook in the restroom stall because thieves have been known to reach over the door top, grab the purse strap and run off while the woman is sitting helpless to pursue the thief.

Thanks for the thanks. The greatest asset of the EO forum is the benefit we all get from learning from others and then sharing that knowledge along with our own experiences with those that follow in our footsteps. Your time will come.

If you can wait, this may be on wal-mart shelves soon. http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~art511_j/emerging.1999.f/Patent%20Proposals/fartfreshener.sn/patent.html