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For expediters that are in the business for the money and for whom personal prosperity is a concern, commonly asked questions include; How much will my savings be worth ten years from now? Should I consolodate my debt? Of the various loan choices I have, which is the best? How much monthly...

>Phil, that’s a very very interesting statement you have >there. > >I think that it can be applied to some of the issues that >have been brought up in the past about recessions and the >niche of this industry itself – do you think? No. I do not draw conclusions about recessions and...

Problem we have here, this seems to be a fairly small >regional analysis. Maybe Ohio, West Virginia, North >Carolina. Probably not a real good view of the overall >picture. I agree. There is more to expediting than what any single driver sees on the road. Drawing conclusions about the...

I would hope with the increasing number of DUI's >because of new lower limits, not more people drinking,people >make mistakes but they should not be given a life sentence. >these companies will have to back off on some of this strict >rules, there are just not enough people that perfect...

RE: Contacting carrier When I read your question, I was surprised to see that zero was not a choice as that was the answer that came to mind. Then when I read your post, I realized that you counted a VRU call as contacting the carrier. When I read the question, I did not consider an automated...

Do you remember the day when eating and drinking used to be good for you?

Turtle's post is an excellent example, a leadership example, of how to get information and questions onto the Open Forum without disrespecting another member or putting things in a way that become or might become negatively personal. I thought the word "residence" would suffice in describing...

Greg makes a good point. The ability to access our log book data forever is important. We use our log books at tax time to tabulate per diem deductions. In a tax audit, we would use log books to justify the deduction. The same applies for days spent in Canada (different per diem rate). Every...

A while ago, and I don't know exactly why, I sat down in one of those blood pressure booths at a store and took a reading. When I announced the numbers to Diane, she said, "That's high." I brushed it off, attributing it to a flawed machine as I have never had high blood pressure in my life...

I think Dreamer handled this one well, and I know it is not an easy job he has. Turtle, your points about your information are valid. It would be a positive contribution if you reposted your info.

Phil, Thanks. What about a DOT roadside >inspection, would that count? (assuming you passed it). Say >you get an inspection in Jan. on your own, then in March you >get a roadside DOT insp. and pass it, are you good to go for >the rest of the year? I guess what I'm asking, since you got >2...

Don't know about the others. Our contract with FedEX requires us to get the truck inpsected by a certified inspector twice a year. Forms signed by the inspector must be submitted as proof of compliance. In other words, two DOT inspections each year.

RE: Sleeping while truck is moving and you are not Lady Tee & Big Pappa, It took us at least a month to adjust to the expediting sleep realities. There were times, and there are still times today, where we will go out of service to get a full-night's sleep in a non-moving truck. If you are too...

We have one planned trip home a year. That is for Christmas. Typically, the freight will take us close to home (Minnesota) a few times a year. When it does, we may stay for a few days or keep running, depending on how we feel and what work there may be to do at home. Other than our Christmas...

This is a great tip. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ideas.

RE: Onan's Our Onan is wired such that electric power flows to the circuit where Volvo's head bolt heater would normally plug in. Instead of plugging a cord in there (the AC electrical connector near the driver's door), we flip a light switch in the sleeper that routes generator power to the...

It is good to be clear about what one means exactly when the word "recession" is used. When I refer to a recession, I am using the textbook definition; which is, two consecutive quarters of declining gross domestic product. Alternatively, two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. A...

RE: Sleeping while truck is moving and you are not Sleep management was an early challenge for us too. See: "Five Challenges of Expediting" for how we dealt with it. http://www.expeditersonline.com/artman/publish/article_001719.html

The topic of unions regularly rises here in the Open Forum. I believe it is fair to say that union activists are met with staunch and broad-based opposition from the majority of Open Forum members that have posted their views. Labor Day is a holiday that celebrates the American worker. The...

>You seeing what I have been noticing? No.