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  1. DannyD

    the art of sitting still

    I start going bonkers >after 24 to 48 hours and head toward the house. I'm a solo >for FECC. Am I just in the wrong business for me or will it >get better. Also, I don't have an APU. Any reccomendations >and how vital is it to have one. Hiya, We all have different criteria. I'm no longer...
  2. DannyD

    Icy Conditions in Winter

    Hiya Bob, Like ya said there's a ton of variables. It's not always just blamed on the weather though. Certain standards of who's at fault would be the person behind sliding into someone ahead of them, crossing a center line, slidindg thru a light/stop or any other indication the person didn't...
  3. DannyD

    How do ya figure............. ?

    David's post got me thinking of a few things. Rather than hijacking his post I'm just starting another one. Anyway, how do you personally determine what runs you'll take & what you'll decline? Include any factors that ya use. My criteria is something like this. Being a local driver w/ most...
  4. DannyD

    IS MY THINKING WRONG?

    Actually the $220 @ 29 cents is based on 762 miles. I think he just made a mis-type the 2nd example. By the way some good arguments on both sides here. I agree w/ those who've said that total pay should be the factor in a run. If a run is going to pay a van $1.50/mile & no fsc it's a good...
  5. DannyD

    High and Low Season

    >What is typically the best and worst times for expediting? > >I'm trying to figure out if I should go ahead and try to >start now or wait until after the first of the year. This is going to vary quite a bit from company to company. This will not apply to everyone. Some rules of thumb...
  6. DannyD

    Finnally, I can post this!

    Congrats. I'm glad justice prevailed. Take care, Danny
  7. DannyD

    Sprint cell service

    >I just want to know about the Sprint service from current or >past customers. Sprint/Nextel has been drastically different for me & a few friends. For me & one friend the service has been brutal. For another friend it's been nothing short of A+ service. We all live in Michigan. I will be...
  8. DannyD

    Assault and Battery

    >That is fairly standard fare for a large carrier to not >accept responsibility for the action of their driver. Some >of these carriers also suggest to their drivers that they >falsify their logs so everyone can maximize their earnings. >As well, get yourself some self defense training. It...
  9. DannyD

    DTH Expeditors info

    Sure, I have no personal dealings w/ em firsthand. So I wanna say that upfront. They were brought to my attention by another person on this board who might eye this thread & get w/ ya on his own. The company is called Freightforce. They're similar to EGL & at least in the Detroit area, they...
  10. DannyD

    Helpful Industry Advise?

    >Greetings to all the professionals in the expeditor >industry. I'm looking to get started with fedex custom >critical, I have been a fedex ground linehaul driver and >local route driver as well I wanted to get into expediting >because its something that more and more business are >looking...
  11. DannyD

    Worker Comp. in Michigan

    Hi Todd, Like Greg I thought they were the same thing. Since apparently they're not I'll tell ya what I can. My best guess on where to get one of these policies would be thru your homeowners insurance rep. My understanding is you can get your best rates thru whoever your own agent is. The...
  12. DannyD

    Comdata

    I believe, but not sure, that the fees are assessed on a company by company basis. I know when I worked for Thompson the fees were pretty high. First time I used the thing I got a rude awakening. I was under the impression it was free & found out in a hurry I was wrong. Not sure of exact fees...
  13. DannyD

    Two ideas for EO forum..

    I think this is a great idea. I don't know what the effect on our pay would be because we're a bunch of independant drivers. Still, as a rule I would think that when payscale is public rates generally go up. Look at what happened w/ athletes. I realize they have agents & we don't, but those...
  14. DannyD

    Hi, message to jalapeno-kid

    Hiya Juan, What you want to do to start a post is click on the conference ya want & then right in the middle up top is the piece of paper & pencil icon that says "post". Then ya can post your message. Take care, Danny ps: I've been on here 2 years & I don't know how to get any messages. I...
  15. DannyD

    Positives AND negatives about your company

    >The thread about negativity got me thinking; and thus, this >thread. Post your positives and negatives about your current >or past company, but do BOTH. If you're negative, post it. >But come up with something substantly positive (and not just >"I like the blonde in dispatch"). Same if you...
  16. DannyD

    Heya Lawrence

    Heya Lawrence, While you're at it, could ya remove Dreamer's Ohio State banner?? :+ We'll return the favor by doing everything in our power to bring back John Cooper as their coach. We know he's greatly missed down in Columbus & want them to get their old ballcoach back. As I sit here...
  17. DannyD

    Thinking about expediting.

    >I would love to hear some pros and cons on expediting. I >have been driving for about 5 years. Some company, some as >O/O. No longer have a truck but would consider buying one >again. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. All my >driving up to now has been pulling 53's. Tired of the...
  18. DannyD

    Heya Lawrence

    Hiya Lawrence, I have a question for ya. It's about that Panther ad. I realize in the scope of things a 10 second ad isn't going to change anyones life. At the same time is it really needed? For awhile I was blaming Panther. After thinking about it though, this is your site & you're the one...
  19. DannyD

    One Post Wonders

    >Okay, EO community - am I seeing something wrong here? > >A mega pet peeve of mine is what I call "One Post Wonders" >or OPW’s. :) > >They come to the site for their very first time, generally >make one or two fiery posts about their situation - whether >it was a bad company report, bad...
  20. DannyD

    Qualcom/Panther

    >i think you r trying to start chyt, This is actually 100% correct. As I said in my original post: I had felt up until this time that as a non Panther driver it wasn't my place to ask this question. I've actually wondered this about every expediting company who's drivers use QC. I fully...
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