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Well, All Honeymoons must come to an end I guess! Haven't been in the business long enough to have expected this very slow week! California dead-moved toward Texas with no load in sight so far. Dispatch has no concrete answer for the drop off in load offers... Is End of July normally slower for...

Really PLEASED with the Results after being on the roads for a full month in our own truck, After driving for fleet owner for 6months last year. THAT was our Best First Decision (advice given here to us in the Newbies Forum) Driving/learning the ins&outs of this business relying on others...

Ok so IT IS DONE!!!! New 2014 Cascadia is now OURS!!!! Thank you for the continued help here on EO (specifically questions answered her in the Newbie forum) and I guess it's time to post in the General Forum for continued great advice!!! Appreciate the help-cant Wait to finish orientation and...

Lol I KNOW this is a loaded question... I know every company is different and that they ALL have good&bad points and the 'perfect' fit is a figment of our imagination BUT..! I've taken the Great&more important RIGHT advice given to me (PM&also here on the forum) and drove fleet owner's truck for...

Can't BELIEVE its FINALLY here!!! Sold the House&Business in Buffalo NY, married off the baby of the family (who will be taking the family dog with HER!) got our HazMat/tanker tests passed AND Bought our HOME in Tennessee!!!! Ready (almost) for the Long ROAD!!!! Can't WAIT for the Expo in Ohio...

Still on track! Worried about the Hazmat endorsement needed for FedEx... well, didn't NEED to! It was Much easier than I anticipated! I put it off not wanting to stress about it~wish I had taken care of it earlier!!! One hitch, I didn't realize it takes about 4 months for the certification to...

So, Since several of you here have suggested that 'we' (hubby&I) should drive for someone else for a year before buying our own truck, we are thinking along those lines... I just got my CDL Class B through schooling and he has had his for 25+ years... How does one go about contacting/knowing...

This move may not be necessary for most but Wanting to Drive a straight truck & NOT knowing a Thing about them, we thought it would be best to send me off to school. A LOT harder than I thought. But Im hoping I'll learn enough to help me get driving as a Team ASAP! After I pass~hopefully~in 2...

This may be a question that, well, might be too simple... if a team signs on with a specific carrier (FedEx) can you also find your own loads on your down time or when loads arent keeping us busy enough? Dont know if this is a simple "NO" but Id rather ask than wonder... Thanks for not Laughing...

I was wondering what Self Employed Team Drivers do about aquiring Health Insurance for just the two of us; Husband/Wife. I cant seem to find a good answer. Planning on signing O/O with FedEx out of TN. Thanks for any help provided!

One of those questions I just cant find an answer to... If Sickness or even our Truck breaking down causes a delay (or Worse?!) How is that situation handled? Thanks for your help!!!

Wondering if anyone can tell me what a Fed Ex Orientation is like? They'd us to come in to 'interview' and I have No Idea what to expect. Thanks for any help you lend! Safety First, Jackie

Wondering if anyone out there has gone through the Fed Ex Orientation? They'd like us to come in and then sign on with them, but I have No Idea what to expect. Appreciate any advice you can give! Safety First, Jackie

Just starting out and wanted to get to know you all... I have a feeling that I'll be needing your help and advice along the way! Husband and I have Owned&Operated Auto Repair Business for 25+ years, kids are ALL married off (well, last one mid July 2013..!) so, its time to sart The Empty...

NEWBIE ALERT! New to the site but heard great things about all of you. Im about to take my CDL course (2 full weeks in April) then He (husband) and I will be signing up (with who?) and becoming an O/O Team! Looking forward to the 'change' little nervous Definitely in the dark with all that you...