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  1. moose

    January 2011 Location

    Back in the yard in Ontario ,C.A if anyones stuck at the TA's combo.
  2. moose

    the problem with rates ????

    Which brings us to one of my all times expediting questions : why work for a large carrier ? here an example ,(i need to stop doing this) , a driver relocate to Atlanta ,it's a 7th place at an 11 a day service center . but when he get's there ,there are actually 45 other trucks from 'partner...
  3. moose

    the problem with rates ????

    Yh'a speed limiters was all about safety. yh'a right...
  4. moose

    the problem with rates ????

    It's a political bubble . untouched with reality.
  5. moose

    the problem with rates ????

    What you are asking is impossible to answer without noting the 2 no no questions ,as they are the base to any answer regarding cheap rates . here is a nice example from only this week. right here on EO a respectful member stated this week that he will go broke hauling freight at Vans rate . i...
  6. moose

    The Minnesota super truckers

    next time you have fun driving your rig, and are being forced to park it after driving 11 hours in nice weather ,remember this. the Minnesota DOT snow plows drivers are working on a 12 hours shift. they have being for many years. it's not like they are driving a comfortable well design...
  7. moose

    Non-Expediting Companies

    because his bored . it's Expedite - comes with the territory. BTW, don't do it, thei'll rip you off . that revolving door can be very disorienting . go to CDL school ,get certified ,better carriers will have trucks for you.
  8. moose

    find a driver has never been so hard

    I see exactly the same thing in the long haul OTR. my OTR carrier have a few selected small fleets . they never had problem finding good qualified truckers to warm the seats. now all they can find is drivers that cannot qualify for the strict carrier needs. and do not even try offering a...
  9. moose

    Remember the days of being a company driver?

    This have nothing to do with Company drivers Vs O/O . dispatchers of any kind will always try pushing the drivers to make the most out of the little time they have .(some exceptions apply). they are not allow to do so, and this is only one of the many rezone this industry is so heavily...
  10. moose

    Worlds shortest books!

    there's many more ... GUN SAFETY by Dick Cheney THE VALUE OF PRE-WAR INTELLIGENCE by George W. Bush THINGS I WOULD NOT DO FOR MONEY by Dennis Rodman MOTHERHOOD by Britney Spears HOW TO FIND OSAMA BIN LADEN by George Bush ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ACTING by Keanu Reeves FUN THINGS...
  11. moose

    Three year old preventables

    It's actually 2 in 3 years . but in today's 'risk free environment' even one will get yh'a the boot ... deer or not...
  12. moose

    Three year old preventables

    the answer going to cost you 10 $ . https://www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov/psp/oa/AppInfo.aspx use it wisely ,(hint: once the 3 years are over with). there is a good chance those accidents will not show there ,and if so you will be on the clear. carriers are no longer looking at DAC. good...
  13. moose

    Truck crapped the bed yesterday

    Oh ,then why Didn'tYha said so , that's just across the pound from Blaine brothers if yah ever decide to fix it... Blaine Brothers: Semi Trailer Repair, Semi Truck Repair, Diesel Engine Repair, Semi Parts, Towing and Capacity Spotter Truck Sales never really dealt with the up north store...
  14. moose

    The making of Florida 1

    Boeing is the latest victim of the Minnesota business tax . announcing yesterday of the closing of a 1,000 jobs facility in Eagen.
  15. moose

    Event to cover FMCSA contact tips

    Oh boy ! i already sent a copy of my letter to OOIDA , with granted permission to use it .(without my name) i guess it will be on the 'how not to' list LOL... i'm not planing on participating in the call , so please update this thread after the fact , so i can alter my letter ,before...
  16. moose

    January 2011 Location

    Home in Minnesota , doing my taxes ,and business breakdown for 2010. was an interesting year business wise ,that's for sure . just taking a breather ,to see what's going on . no news here , L1 truckers still bragging ... good. back to work now. have a big Fri. night dinner tonight . then...
  17. moose

    January 2011 Location

    still ,Ontario cal. for afew more days. anyone arrounds ?
  18. moose

    More Dead Birds

    they run out of political whining ?
  19. moose

    HOS comment letter

    docket number FMCSA-2004-19608 or RIN 2126-AB26 Comments for FMCSA proposed HOS: Comments submitted by CDL holder. To Fax: 202-493-2251. • "Driving Window": = drivers must be able to obtain release from duty 24/7, regardless of carriers working hours. = Drivers will need to have the...
  20. moose

    HOS comment letter

    Here is a first addition of my comment letter to the FMCSA proposed rule making drivers hours of service. looking here for comments from members of this board before submitting. (the layout in the print out is much better) thanks.
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