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Point well taken. I've never had a problem with a multiple, but I know that it has happened on occasion. But, when a customer changes the aggrement they should understand that it may be difficult. The truck may have only 1 load on and decided to shut down for a break because he had the time to...

I have a lawyer friend who says that verbal agreements hold up much better than most people think. Because he showed intent, it would be a binding contract. It would probably vary from state to state. In Michigan, wedding vows are a binding oral contract. Since there were witnesses, I'd at...

terryandrene, I'm going to be a bit pedantic(I've been waiting for a chance to use that word!)here and take issue with the exclusive use part of your excellant responce. While that is necesary most of the time, just meeting the customers needs is all that really needs to be done. It's not...

Danny, most likely he would be able to keep the truck on as long as he wanted. As far as I know, FedExCC is the only company that has come up with arbitrary numbers to decide when it's time for a new truck. Most will let you keep going as long as breakdowns are not an issue. I've seen some...

I know a guy that has one. I'm sending you a PM.

I've been with Thompson since 9/99. Unfortunatly, they've decided to do away with the U.S. part of the fleet. It's down to 4 vans and 1 D-unit and they feel the profit on that isn't enough to justify having us around. Oh well, business is business, I guess. They're a decent company to work for...

Tom, I sent you a PM. Drop me an e-mail when you have the time. Thanx.

It's my understanding that you can ask to see the bill for a specific load. They have no obligation to show you a rate sheet, or anything like that.

Best of luck LDB. I have friends who have recently started with Landstar. Both D-units. One single and one team. They are happy so far and the loads have paid well. They both say that the "driver friendly" attitude of everyone they've dealt with so far is second to none. I wish they were taking...

C'mon Danny, don't be shy. Tell us how you REALLY feel! LOL! You may have just gotten rid of any thoughts I had about possibly getting one of those. So much bad press about one vehicle.

Companies who deal with Not Logical Move(NLM) have probably experienced this sort of thing. I was offered a load picking up in Cleveland while I was on my way to Lorain. I had the option of picking it up on my way, or, delivering first. I delivered first. When I got to Cleveland I was told the...

You need to have a DOT approved sleeper for your rest to count in the eyes of the DOT. When you don't have a sleeper, you need to provide motel reciepts(sp?) at a roadside inspection.

Things do happen in life. If something happens in life, you still have the obligation of your loan. Will you be able to sell that truck in a week if something happens? I don't think so. And, you will be out that big down payment you made to keep your payments reasonable. It's a risk no matter...

2 days is my maximum anywhere. If it has'nt happened in 2 days, move on.

RE: Hazmat load and a generator/aux gas tanks and If you can't haul haz-mat in a van, why would a major company like Tri-State make you have your van set up for placards. I don't know if they still do, but that was the case in the past. I've only hauled non-placarded loads. The burning...

Gm has been crying about health care for some time now. So I wonder why so many Canadians are losing their jobs when their health care is a fraction of what it is here? Why would'nt they take advantage of that?

That's a big 10-4 on the regulated nonsense. They can make all the HOS rules they want, but a guy who wants to do whatever he wants, will.

Did they choose that team based on their research?

RE: Say you were in charge of Ford, Chrysler, GM, That's a pretty good list. You left out having someone to drive it for you.

...and he was doing so well!