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    Safety Sups and "manditory sleep" in a cargo van..

    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...
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    i am looking for a driving job

    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
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    Safety Sups and "manditory sleep" in a cargo van..

    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...
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    Be careful what you sign

    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 ...
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    Canada Passports for Canada travel ?

    This is the next security step being considered by the U.S.. Ask Customs about it .
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    P-2, Roadway express same company?

    Roadway was bought by Yellow .So was USF
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    40% on delivery is an advance ???

    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...
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    40% on delivery is an advance ???

    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 .
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    40% on delivery is an advance ???

    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...
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    Questions From The New Guy

    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...
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    Is it not a requirement to be able to read English

    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 .
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    Blown Engine Help

    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 .
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    My former employer WILL NOT pay me my back wages!!

    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 .
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    Time to get on the ball in Expediting

    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...
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    Site for finding loads

    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
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    C unit

    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 .
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    Free Showers!

    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...
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    information private owned expediter job

    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...
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    Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Advice

    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 .
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    No love for Love's

    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...
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