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RE: Safety Sups and "manditory sleep" in a cargo v I don't like to be critical or judgemental but fatigue is a big factor and we're watched closely by groups like PATT and Public Citizen . While there was nothing to show what the QC message was about , do you think the company would not try to...

I go through MA several times a month and see quite a few FedEx Custom Critical trucks running through New England . You might want to check there to have a good chance of getting time off near home . Last week I saw 3 FedEx CC trucks at the T/A in southern NH

RE: Safety Sups and "manditory sleep" in a cargo v You started at 6 a.m. , ran 18 hours until midnight then only slept 2 hours and started again ? How long did you run then before getting sleep ? I doubt you get little if any support from drivers on this issue . I don't just worry about my...

I didn't make it to MATS until Saturday afternoon and didn't see it all . I saw a lot of vendors with drawings for prizes . One booth had no product , just a drawing for a cruise . The entry form required a signature and by signing the participant agreed to the terms on the back of the form ...

This is the next security step being considered by the U.S.. Ask Customs about it .

Roadway was bought by Yellow .So was USF

It isn't just the money issue , it's keeping up with settlements . I just got in for the week . I made 3 runs . The first two runs had payment in my account the day after delivery . The delivery I made this morning had the payment in my account by noon . With payments like this I often don't...

I was having dinner one night with another driver and his wife and mentioned using ComData at WalMart . His wife's eyes lit up " WalMart ?? " I could tell he hadn't informed her of this use of a ComData card . To make things worse , we were parked at a WalMart shopping center for the night .

I read a Panther II ad saying they have a program where they will pay a 40% " advance " on delivery rather than have you wait a couple of weeks . This is something else former general trucking drivers would have a hard time adjusting to . I always interpeted advance money to be money paid when...

I looked into forming an LLC for two rasons - assett protection and tax benefits . I found if you are a driver and are found negligent in an accident you can still be sued personally as well as the LLC . An LLC is more worthwhile if you have more than one truck to protect you if a hired driver...

RE: Is it not a requirement to be able to read Eng I'd love to see what happens if thes foreigners get pulled in for a DOT check .

I'd send copies of everything to Blue Bird and let them know what type people are servicing and maybe selling their buses . May ot help your case but it'll show the shop you're serious in exposing their attitude .

RE: My former employer WILL NOT pay me my back wag The best advice was to join the ooida (ooida.com). Membership is $40 but if you request a reduced membership of $25 they are offering for MATS you may get it .

One reason I have heard for buying diesel rather than gas is if you sleep with the truck running there is a much higher carbon monoxide danger with gas . I know diesels take a lot longer to warm up in the winter . You won't get any real heat out of them until you run down the road unless you...

I found freight-terminal.com and you can check companies for free . Viewing loads or listing your truck only costs $20 per month with no long term commitment

If you're new to expediting the best thing to do is drive for a fleet owner for the first year . Get to know the business before making a major investment .

I wouldn't run my fuel under a quarter of a tank . I admit I've done it to get to a Flying J and save 30 cenys a gallon on fuel rather than stop at a Pilot or to make it to exit 1 on I-84 in NY which is actually a corner of NJ and has the lowest fuel prices you'll find on I-84. I've read the...

DOT using toll receipts and fuel receipts to check log books is nothing new . They've been doing it for years . My carrier requires copies of fuel receipts with logs . ( I'm under 26,000 gvw and pay for fuel so they wouldn't need receipts otherwise.)Deadhead every load sounds unreasonable and I...

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv I recently organized an LLC and learned if a truck is bought using a home loan the way you plan the home is part of the business and not protected by the LLC . You'd be risking your home to go this route .

I've seen several complaints about Pilot fuel stops but Love's has gotten just as bad. On my way from PA to TX , I stopped at a Love's in Jackson , TN to top my fuel off and avoid high prices in AK . I used my Comdata card at the pump . I tried a $300 cash advance but the limit was $200 . I...