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Throughout the first six years of this century, the experienced expedited driver was in high demand. As the wheels loosened and begin to come off the expedited industry in 2007, few of us recognized the growing disparity of trucks to loads available ratio that began just that long ago. By the...

It appears to me from reading several posts that perhaps I have been a little too straightforward with my personal opinions of certain members of this forum. Since these comments have originated from more than two individuals, a correction on my part is warranted. I did not intentionally set...

Dear Abby: My husband is a liar and a cheat. He has cheated on me from the beginning, and when I confront him, he denies everything. What's worse, everyone knows he cheats on me. It is so humiliating. Also, since he lost his job four years ago he hasn't even looked for a new one. All he...

As I sit here in the early hours of the morning, reading a thread titled "Hazmat Debacle" by JohnO and another posted by Broompilot titled “Patriot Act”, I am very happy with the decision made several years ago to stay away from hazmat loads. Broompilot fears of hazmat are an echo of mine...

a very kind, and terrific individual. "An extra step" Jan-19-05, 08:01 PM (EST) Whenever your tempted to give a little less to a task than necessary, do yourself a favor and give a little more than necessary.If you're going to miss the mark, overshoot it rather than undershooting it.Go a little...

The controversy over the qualifications of those giving opinions has been solved by “gojack”. It is a simple statement added on the signature portion of your post that can be added at any time by simply editing your profile to include your credentials. gojack’s states that he is an O/O the...

I have in no uncertain terms, made it known that I, and many other professionals on this forum have a problem with some of the advice given in this and other forums. Perhaps it is time some terminology regarding our industry... I cannot and do not respond to questions that I am not qualified...

the dimensions on my avatar are off... please look at the avatar on my profile... this is what it should look like... can you make the avatar on my post look the same?

A guy from Czechslovakia was visiting his cousin the lawyer in California, and they went for a hike in Yellowstone Park. While they were hiking they were attacked by 2 bears, one male and one female. The male bear dismembered and ate the Czechslovakian guy, but the lawyer managed to escape. He...

We have a couple of trucks without generators. Our other trucks have Pro Heat 4's that have less than 1000 hours, and both at this time are having starting problems. Does anyone have experience with any other brand of generator that provides all that is needed for a condo bunk? Is anyone aware...

hey~ twice in the last month I have been unable to reach E/O through ny browser MS Explorer 6.0 I am getting through now by going to AOL and then typing in the www.expeditersonline.com but unable to connect the normal way this is the message I am getting... any ideas? last time after a couple...

My drivers have complained for months that their sleep in a south Texas town is interrupted frequently by "Lot Lizards" knocking on their truck doors. Curious to know just how many of these creatures exist, I found the following book very helpful. "Truckers and Lot Lizards" by Horatio N. Laredo

Reposted on Newbies Forum at the request of a moderator There are many issues which will arise that are not and can not be covered in the contractual arrangement between the truck owner and driver (independent contractor). Recent posts allude to disagreements with fuel surcharges, washes...

There are many issues which will arise that are not and can not be covered in the contractual arrangement between the truck owner and driver (independent contractor). Recent posts allude to disagreements with fuel surcharges, washes, repairs, pay discrepancies, escrow and other issues. Most of...

Stephen J. Orlowski – G.M. A. Blair Enterprises Stephen J. Orlowski has been named General Manager of the Louisville, KY based carrier, A. Blair Enterprises, Inc. effective January 24, 2005. Prior to entering the trucking industry, Steve was a mechanical engineer, working for a firm that was...

We are considering class 8’s as our new standard expedited truck. We are trying to determine which manufacturer offers the best fuel economy. I have some information from a very reliable source of a Kenworth T-600 set up that achieves 12.8 mpg’s. I would appreciate hearing from owners...

If you could have anything money CANNOT buy… here is your opportunity... Tell Santa your desires. I’ll start the thread with my own wish list… Santa… please bring me time…TIME Time to spend with my wife, without the day to day stresses of children, parents, inlaws and business...

Perhaps the easiest way for all drivers to have more money to spend on themselves and or their families is to pull less cash from their pockets for fuel, oil changes and routine repairs. We have all seen or heard advertisements for various devices that are supposed to increase fuel...

I've heard some pretty amazing things about this bypass sytem and the number of miles that you can safely go between oil changes. Who can fill us in on the costs of the system and the mileage between oil changes?

If a lady expediter spills coffe on her international paperwork, is it still necessary for her to have an annual papsmear???