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DR: "FedEx Custom Critical Passport Auto Transport" is the current name of the Division operated by FedEx Custom Critical. They operate out of St. Louis, Mo and are all, if not nearly all, trucks are driven by owner/operators. The Drivers of these trucks are have been chosen, not only for...

Two points for the orange vest idea. I'm gonna get one for the auto and the truck. It would also be easier to flag down help with one on; not that any of us would ever need help. The clip board is a bad idea 'cause you'd just look lika a government worker pretending to be busy. Terry

Gotta agree with Leo on the GREED issue. The very owners that are holding a portion of the fuel surcharge are probably the first to complain if they think a carrier is keeping a portion of the FSC. Perhaps an owner who keeps some of the FSC would step forward and offer a justification for...

How is the GVWR of a vehicle determined? Each manufacturer determines the maximum acceptable weight limits for each vehicle by considering the combined weight of the strongest weight bearing components (the axles) and the weaker components (vehicle body, frame, suspension, and tires). I find...

Perhaps a wax job on the bug shield would greatly improve the mileage:-} I had a freightliner shield that contoured to the hood of my ford vans and it seemd to have little or no effect on the bugs or the mileage. The deflecter paid for itself in the winter because it greatly minimized the...

I mis-spoke. I can't go through the machine operated washes but I fit easily into most do-it-yourself wash structures. Cost there is usually $6-10 in quarters. Typically, however, I use the Truck washes when there is no line, $12-18. Terry

Prof: I bought an antenna mount from Pilot and mounted it on the drivers side rear (so I could get at it easily). I also bought at Pilot a breakaway connector that screws into the mount. This connector has a sleeve that, when raised, allows the antenna to be dropped to the horizontal...

I Sure hope we can catch up with Danny and Fastman. I've been as slow as ever one run offer this past week, plus a dry run, and two the week before. Getting a lot done around the house but need to get out to pay for some more supplies. Glad you guys are dooing well. Terry

Leo's comments should give you something to think about. Even thought we'd all relish the thought of a 686 mile run every day, It'd be a tough grind that would wear thin in a couple of weeks. A couple of more comments: Leo gave you no time to eat or get food, nor to fuel, do oil changes and...

I have often wondered why so many van operators have ignored the safe maximum payload for their vehicles and carried weights that exceeded the defined "B" load weight limits. It is not easy for any of us to refuse a several hundred dollar load because it exceeds the carrier's definition of a...

Loose: I've never been in the position about which you inquire; however, comments made by other drivers to me may be of help. Typically, an owner will split 60/40 with a solo or a set of drivers. The first seat, having a greater responsibility will get a greater amount of the 60%, so they...

At 100,000 miles per year, a modest 20% 0f which is deadhead, your share would be 50% of 96,000 or $48,000 each year. You'd be buying that used truck for $144,000 OR at 5% less gross to you for three years, you'd be buying that used truck for only (your anticipated three year current gross...

Buzz: The best place for the answer you seek is with your own DMV. Many of us did not take a driving test for a class C, but many others did. I think it may depend on the individual inspector and his impression of you, your demeanor and your vehicle when you present yourself for the license...

Gibster: The USCG started as the Revenue Cutter Service in 1790 under the Treasury Department, and after a series of additional missions, it became the Coast Guard in 1939. In 1966, the service was moved to the Department of Transportation. It was moved again to the Department of Homeland...

Todays exchange rate is: 100.00 USD United States Dollars = 124.975 CAD Canada Dollars Want to check the real time rates go to this site: www.xe.com/ucc

It's a real service because it's the hard core nucleus about which the Navy rotates in time of war. (and yes, we're all 6 feet or taller so we can wade ashore in case our ship sinks) Terry Ex-Navy, Retired Coast Guard

Brian: Remind us who your carrier is so someone from that same company can help you. NY, NJ and Philly is usually a good expedite area.

My original Qualcomm was installed by PJ's in akron, OH. The hot wire had in in-line fuse. PJ is a certified QC installer so I suspect the in-line fuse was a QC requirement. Worth checking QC requirements if your hot wire to power source was not fused.

U.S. Coast Guard rules: 1. Wait for Navy to deploy 2. Wave good by and wait for ship to pass the sea buoy. 3. Hit the bars and have good time with the Navy wives.

Here's a site that's got some unusual things to see on the long weekend to nowhere: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/