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I got an AR chaufeurs license back in the 70's . During that time some states went to their own classifications . A MA semi driver needed a class I , RI a class III . I moved from AR to MA . They would not accept my AR chaufeurs license for a class I - said I needed a road test despite the fact...

Did anyone ever think of getting a free Dish Network home system then getting an inverter ( which most expediters already have ) , getting a truck mount for the dish , and taking it on the road ?

If you can get to a truck stop they have free truck ad papers . Just look for expediter trucks . Most major Freightliner dealers have expediter trucks on the lot . Also check the Alumi-bunk link at this website buyers guide .

Over 10,000 lbs you also need a DOT physical and drug testing . Don't assume you can avoid scales by being under 26,000 . WV says all trucks over 5 tons must enter . Some states say all commercial vehicles .

Try talking to DMW expediting out of Nashville . With a lot of expediters though where you live doesn't really matter if you're out 3 or more weeks at a time .

Are you sure you want the 7.3 Powerstroke ? It's been a few years since they quit making them so you'd be buying a unit with quite a few miles .

RE: It's somewhat different for a Canadian RE: How If the new company is hiring a recruiter to hire more drivers I'd worry about how much work there would be for each driver after they hire all these drivers .

I'm sure you will be told income is up to you and how you're willing to run but call FedEx Custom Critical recruiting and ask them to send 2003 figures . They send charts with complete info - average miles run , rate per mile loaded , average for all miles , etc. for all type units .

I've talked to DMW and they seem to be a decent company . They have local daily runs that use regular straight trucks and cube vans .

I haven't heard of that company but DMW in Nashville is worth checking out .

You should have checked the past messages here on All Types . I would have possibly made the mistake of trying to contract with them if not for this forum . As much as they've ripped people off I don't know how they're still in business . You should join the OOIDA and have them investigate All...

The only problem I see is you want to offer people delivery without having to wait . What happens when 2 or 3 people ask for deliveries within the same time frame ? If you're busy enough to succeed somebody will have to wait but you have a good idea . Keep in mind the risks of difficult...

I regulary run I-75 and other midwest and midsouth interstates . When I went to work for my former employer I was impressed by their supposed attitude toward safety . I regularly ran in Illinois and soon after starting commented to the owner , who would fill in for drivers from time to time ...

It's probably the insurance companies that make the restriction , not the carrier . The one thing you have to be wary of is a carrier that would hire you would probably be one that is desperate for help because they have a bad reputation for holding back payments , etc . One thing you might...

There are a lot of fleet owners out there that hire drivers . Some drivers like this arrangement a lot and just continue working that way . As mentioned in the previous response , check the classifieds at this site .

Trash transfer trailers and mulch trailers have live floors . It adds to the weight but sure would help unload as you suggested and be a big help shifting loads to scale axles out

The toter homes are cool but you eliminate one of your major benefits of getting around in city traffic . Another plus of having a single axle tractor with a pup is lower cost and better trade in value when replacing the unit . I figured if an expediting company went to using a lot of small...

Just another comment on All Types . I talked to their recruiter and considered them . Two things turned me away . One was this forum . The other thing was I regulary traveled their supposed area of operation and never saw a single one of their contractors . I talked to many other contractors on...

I saw an article in " Mother Earth News " about burning straight vegetable oil which can be obtained free from restaurants in diesels . A complete kit with heated tank costs less than $1,000 . SVO must be heated for use so engines must be started on diesel then shout down on diesel to remove SVO...

Yes. I reread the post and saw I guessed right . It was All Types . A couple of months back I posted an inquiry about them . Since then I've read several posts of bad experiences with them .