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If you participate in this contest it's hardly a win. At these fuel prices you will probably just break even. Considering load offers with 200-600 dead head miles, and fuel this high you're better off playing powerball! Yes, 600 dh miles, got one a couple a weeks ago. To add insult to injury...

I can’t believe how wishy washy this string is! Which is totally indicative of the problems all drivers face today, whether they be company or contract. We can’t seem to unify even when we face losing our business or our homes, to say nothing having healthcare. (I can’t afford healthcare...

Well that gives greater explanation to my recent post string "what's the dealio?". We have also noticed an increase in loads to or from FDX FRGHT. Though they have been far from long runs. I'm not sure what most people consider long, but as a team we can run up to 1600 miles in a 24 hour...

Has anyone noticed that load offers at FXCC are getting lower and lower? I'm not sure if it's because it's "July", or if we got put on a poopoo list or what. Almost every load offer we've been sent this month has been 1.10 or less. Regardless of where we are (fuel surcharge), the weight...

That law has been in effect in Texas for at least 20 years, which is as far as I can remember back. One free credit report annually. I believe it applies to all of the major credit companies, not sure. Have A Poopy Day!

We have found that we have to idle periodically in a class 8 while sitting to keep the batteries from running down. Not necessarily while sleeping, but definitely if watching tv or using the microwave. The crazy part is, there are times in the extreme summer or winter when it's actually...

Cut up the clothes, scarf down the fabric softener, put the bleach in a cup to go, and throw on a garbage bag. Have A Poopy Day!

Great point KG! Another thing to remember is you are doing a disservice to yourself and all owner/operators in the freight industry by taking every crappy load you are offered. First and foremost your business can't stay profitable for very long. Generally, in any industry when your...

With all due respect to EO, I think this whole thing is a little silly. Especially, freaking out and making long statements about ebb and flow and hit ratio. Really, what is your personal stake? I like this site too, but come on, why get so defensive over a simple question about the number of...

Hi Jackson, Your suggestion to attend a EO Seminar is not a bad idea I'm always open learning something new about the industry. Although, I'm not sure if I could learn better places to sit or dhead to from EO. From what I've learned so far from other drivers at the company I work with, not...

Yea! Just got that killer load home. Hang in there Miko. It will work out. It always does. STAY POSITIVE! Have A Poopy Day!:7

Ya know that's not really very nice. I drive someone else's truck, and would probably never make enough money to pay my bills three months in advance in this position. Though, I agree this is a lesson learned. Regardless, by the smug tone of your message you're probably running well enough to...

Draco, I feel your pain. My hubby and I are team drivers in a D truck. We've only had a few loads in the last 4 weeks. We're dying out here. This is only our second winter expediting, but we did much better last year. We keep threating (ourselves) to go home, but it's been a good drive to...

RE: Everyone MUST read this to continue posting on Hi Leo, I couldn't agree more. I am far from a professional writer. So, I’m not the one to critique anyone else’s writing. All the same, I want people to understand the point I’m trying to make. So, I try to make sure my rant is readable...

Hurray for me I love winning! One down 200 million to go. Have a good evening. ps. By the way I'm a dog person... Have A Poopy Day!:P

Sorry I couldn't resist, but you did it again: Blethen blethers on about the need for diversity of opinions in the media. Of course, his own paper could provide a lot more of that, but doesn't. The "propenderance" of news and opinion is undeniably liberal. It would be revealing to see how the...

I guess that's right. I do find it interesting that instead of replying to the filibuster comment, you decided to rant and rave regarding the repeating what you hear comment. Especially interesting since, I heard the same rederick on one of the right wing-radio stations two days ago. So, yep...

Awe poop, does that mean we will have to move again?!? Have A Poopy Day!

Ok, so I guess you think this country would be better run if all offices were run by one party. I don't believe that falls in the realm of a democracy. The filibuster is the only voice a minority party has. Without it, when either side is the minority it leaves this country at a huge risk...

MS Streets and Trips is a great map tool on laptop for versitility. We have been using it for about three years. There are only a few things I've found wrong with it. Sometimes the exit numbers are wrong, but no problem it lists the name of the exit as well. Then there are those pesky...