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    Health insurance

    I`ve been searching for an insurance company to provide health insurance with decent coverage for myself and family. I have looked at OOIDA plans and they are ok, however they seem to be more of a supplemental type. Would anyone like to share how and what they do for insurance and some idea of...
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    Help wanted

    I am seeking employment as an expedite driver in a D unit. I have a class A CDL with hazamat, air brakes and tanker endorsements. My driving record is Clean, no tickets or DUIs. Currently my driving is local only and do not have any OTR experience. My work history is long term, dedicated and...
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    Neccessary technology

    What are some of the essentials that an expedite driver needs to be productive? I have been trying to find the best GPS program. Is there one that can be down loaded into a lap top so it would give better visibility? Is something like Yahoo maps suficent? Also, any info on Comdata or the other...
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    crystal ball of past experience

    I would like to see if there could be some discussion about the effects of our ecomomy to the expediting industry. I read one article that the trucking industry should pick and get stronger for 2008. Are most of the companies still getting enough freight to keep making money? All I hear about...
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    Hos

    My driving experience is from local areas, and would like to get more info on hours of service. I understand the basics, however I was reading(not in this forum) that there is several ways to stay legal. It would also be good if someone(not that anyone would ever use it but) would explain...
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    How about it?

    There seems to be a lot of posts about solo drivers, I for one have questioned this aspect of driving. Myself, I feel that it might be a little uncomfortable spending so much time with someone that you barely know driving as a team. Also, if you are solo you make all your own decesions, rigth or...
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    trying to make the right decision

    I would like to get into expedite trucking. I`ve been reading the forums and trying to make educated decisions, and talking to some of the people in the industry.My plans are to team up with a o/o and learn as much as possible. Do what ever it takes to get there. but here`s the part I really...
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    looking for pointers to get started in expediting

    I would like to train with someone to learn the OTR rules, in and outs, rights and wrongs. I have been trying to gather as much info as possible, and this web site has lots of good stuff. What are my chances of hooking up with a O/O willing to train me? Is there a best time of year to get more...
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