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  1. Videodrome

    The driving...

    The benefit of being in a Van IMO is being free from the logbook. When I was with Tri-State, I did a long night trip from Norfolk, VA to Battle Creek, MI. I picked up Mid-Afternoon and delivered on time the next morning. It was actually a nice night drive and I would pull over catching...
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    New to the site - doing research

    I've been to busy at the moment to do any writing. For now, I'm researching site like Expediters Online or The Truckers Report to get myself into any kind of regular work, but would eventually like to dabble in things like writing on the side once I have a regular income.
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    New to the site - doing research

    Would you also have any tips on writing? I happen to have a mix of commercial driving experience and an Associates Degree. I mostly went for computer stuff, but I did really well in my English Comp. courses. Should a beginner try creating a portfolio and get on a freelancer site like Upwork...
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    Which companies are a better fit for solo straight truck driver?

    I have the same question. I have OTR T/T experience and previously did expediting in a Cargo Van for Tri-State. I still have a Class A, but I'm just sick of driving large combination vehicles and the shortage of parking. Also, most of my experience is from Automatic Trucks, even in semis...
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    Taxes: Quarterly or Annually?

    There is an accountant who says they know trucking taxes and there are a couple truck terminals here. If I get a job lined up, I'll speak with them.
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    Solo Straight Truck Driver?

    Interesting. I was trying to get into Cyber Security, but giving up on it. The requirements for experience are ridiculous plus the expensive certifications.
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    Advice for a 22 year old starting with van?

    It's ridiculous how many truckers or expediters I've met that are from Michigan. I'm from Michigan and my first trainer with PAM Transport was from Michigan.
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    Advice for a 22 year old starting with van?

    That's why I got into trucking in the first place from the Recession. In fact, my first so-called career was in broadcasting and I drove the News Van and put up the transmission mast connected back to the station tower so some dope reporter could get on Teevee.
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    Advice for a 22 year old starting with van?

    I think I have my own social issues. I have always worked solo or night shift jobs so I'm not sure if I have weak people skills. Anyway, I've been in a lousy employment situation while struggling to get into IT. I need to start making money somewhere and possibly I could try computer...
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    Advice for a 22 year old starting with van?

    I drove truck for PAM Transport for 2 years and tried Tri-State for 6 months. After that, I tried going back to school and got a 2 year degree in computers, but I've had a hard time getting into IT or getting steady work where I live. I've been talking to a fleetowner who runs vans with...
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    Taxes: Quarterly or Annually?

    Okay, I'm going to run this by an accountant.
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    Taxes: Quarterly or Annually?

    Okay, it seems like that would be fine. I've just heard people argue adamantly that it should be done quarterly like a business or something.
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    Taxes: Quarterly or Annually?

    The first time I tried expediting with Tri-State, I wasn't totally sure what I was doing. I basically just saved a ton of receipts and sat down with a Tax Preparer to sort it all out. I'm talking with a Fleet Owner who runs with Panther and they said their drivers just receive their taxes...
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    Good locations to live for home time close to freight?

    I used to live in southern Michigan somewhat close to Toledo, so that time it wasn't as much of a concern when I tried expediting the first time. When I was with Tri-State, I sometime came into Wisconsin as far as Milwaukee, but not much more than that. Same for Trucking actually; I never...
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    Good locations to live for home time close to freight?

    I'm not that attached to the town aside from that my parents are retired here. I'm fed up with the bleak job market here though and I don't really relate to the "Yooper" culture here. As for the Winters, the last one wasn't to bad except a few last minute blizzards in March lol. They are...
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    Good locations to live for home time close to freight?

    Okay thanks. My concern was that I'm out of that circle.
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    Good locations to live for home time close to freight?

    Okay, I appreciate the feedback. I wondered if I should do better to leave my area and relocate to another town. Toledo was mentioned as an obvious choice as lot's of expediters are based in that area. Maybe Texas or New England?
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    Good locations to live for home time close to freight?

    Short Version: I feel stuck in a small town with no good jobs and want to position myself close to freight. I tried Expediting in a Cargo Van a few years ago with Tri-State. I thought it was a little weird with erratic pay, but it was definitely a job I could handle. I also have Tractor...
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    Is becoming a sprinter van O/O still a viable option?

    I'm talking to a Fleetowner who might let me come on as a Solo Driver in a Class B truck. Possibly running with FedEx. They are asking me if I would consider teaming and I would do so if I already knew another driver, but I'm not sure I want to team with a random assigned driver. Can a Solo...
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    Bolt Express Straight Truck W2

    The Ad just led me to the Bolt Recruiter and not directly to the Fleetowner.
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