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Due to bad management at my current company I'm out looking for a small company where 1) I'll be a name instead of a number and 2) doesn't rely on GM for 99.9% of it's loads. I've come across a couple who pay on percentage, instead of the mileage that I'm used to. Anyone have any strong...

Friend of mine in a Sprinter got the same cot. She loved it at first, but is now having trouble with the springs coming loose and is talking about having to get a better mattress for it. For what it's worth.......

I've been doing research comparing GPS systems and have discovered that the Garmin 2620 includes truck stops in its POI, while the Magellion does not. Does anybody know if the CoPilot Live includes truck stops or not? I know it has the nice feature of having the folks back home being able to see...

Thanks for all the info. I had a general idea, but I needed help with the specifics. I've downloaded the spreadsheet from the OOIDA page and will definately bring it up with my acct. next meeting. I was reading in another thread that expediting is like playing chess. I think I like that analogy...

I've been reading these posts as much as I can to learn about this industry. Could someone tell me how to calculate my Cost Per Mile? I know it's more than your MPG and includes variable expenses for your van. Right now, I've got 3 weeks experience with all of this and I'm taking every load my...

Ok drivers, how do you stay warm at night in your vans during the winter? It's getting cold now and two pairs of socks and heavy sweats aren't cutting it any more. KarylB

My wife is getting ready to go out on the road as an O/O and I plan on doing her bookeeping. She's becoming incorporated as an S corp with the help of a CPA. But I was wondering, what kinds of expenses should should she be keeping track of while she's on the road. Obviously, as her bookeeper I...