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As everyone should know by now,I'm no longer with FDCC,and really have no reason to stick up for their dispatch system.Before this system,each contractor had 10 minuets to decide if they wanted the load or not.This could use up enough time,that a customer could go to another carrier,by the time...

Don't get caught driving through Houston Tx. with the straps outside the rub rails.

FDCC has started a new division,mainly for the solo drivers,that will be on a graduated pay scale,and I believe,it starts out at 1 buck plus fsc for all miles,no give away.After so many miles the pay goes up.As far as the low rates,Dave,that new dispatch system has nothing to do with the low...

This hall of fame will really be difficult.First off,in the real beginning,there were just two actual carriers that represented themselves as expediters.So therefore,the owners of those two companies,need to be in the hall,because they had a vision.Now, in those companies,you had contractors...

Most truck drivers either running solo or team,usually make around $1000 per week each.In expediting,if an owner pays his teams $2000 per week,and after the rest of their expenses,they may not make enough to stay in business.This is why they like to hire same household teams.Not every week the...

Each form of pay has it's own merit..Percentage usually gets you more money on the short runs.Mileage get's you more pay on the discounted runs.,which in turn will let you sit longer for your next move.Bottom line is,if you don't know your bottom line,then there isn't any system that will make...

Doing a relocation is different than just going to the laundromat or Wall mart,or even visiting relatives.In any case,to be able to use your truck as a personal vehicle,you cannot be under load,and you must be out of service.Doing this with a C or D unit is a real gray area,cause you could...

My QC includes a dome and keyboard.All the cables were installed by Freightliner at the factory.When I left FDCC I dropped off the box with their dome and keyboard,when I started with TRI STATE all that was needed was to install their dome and keyboard. I've had a QC Since the Roberts Express...

using your truck as your personal vehicle,during time off,was told to me.first you have to be out of service,and dot signs covered.if you would drive to another location,you have to be dispatched from the original location,but here's the hard part.if the vehicle your in,can haul a load from...

Something to think about.FDCC,Panther,Tristate,and the other companies that get the large discount at the TA truck stops,if everyone would only buy fuel at the TA,don't you think the other truck stops would have to follow suit and lower their prices.It be like the price wars of the 80's

Dakota,what would happen if while hauling that Towne load,and not be under Ceva's authority,you would have an accident.An accident that was your fault,and someone got hurt?Since your not on a Ceva load,you now have no liability insurance.what happens?

In case you haven't figured it out,the reason for the 5 year limit.Most commercial vehicles start having mechanical problems in their 4th year.By the 5th year, they become major problems.If your on a critical load,and break down,this could cause a customer to have to shut their plant...

Still sitting home,oh ya ,I'm out of service.Freightliner said that they don't expect the parts to be in 'til Tuesday around noon.2 hours work,so should be back in service Tuesday night.Already received check for repair from State Farm,curious what they will do about my down time.Going to be 12...

Leasing onto more than 1 company.Are there really companies that will let you do this?How do you know who's liability insurance your running on in case of an accident.Company A offers you a load,but Company B might have a better one, so you turn down the first load,then Company C tell his...

you better wait til you find someone to work for.they might already have gps,or cb radio. as far as a right off,all you spend having to do with your work can be a right off

as long as there are guys that are willing to haul anything anywhere,there will always be cheap freight.If some poor slob,that wants to go home,and there are everyday,then there will be cheap freight.When you have an area that gets more trucks in, than loads out,there will be cheap...

lots places in Elizabeth NJ for a vans to park,even straight trucks,tractor trailers more difficult

But what is cheap freight?What one considers cheap,may not be cheap for another.When the carrier your leased to, commits to a load,if it doesn't make your standards you can turn it down,but here's the problem.The load doesn't pay enough to make you a profit,but the customer does a big...

You keep wanting to know the difference in money per mile between Fed Ex CC and Panther.Panther pays per mile,Fed Ex CC pays percentage.the money you makes,is purely how you run your business,meaning how much dead head your willing to run. no matter how much you read,what anyone says,expedite is...