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Ok, all you van runners, What 'features' have you built into your truck that you really like, and what would you like to upgrade? Do you have a bunk and a bulkhead, is there 'enough' storage for the essentials? What do you consider to be the 'essentials' ie, do you Need a microwave, small TV...

Hey gang, I really enjoy visiting here on EO, and learning about this portion of the trucking industry. I'm at a point where I'm intrigued by this niche, but commitments at home are keeping me off the road for the time being. Despite my not getting on the road right now, I'm very...

Just saw a show on discovery about large aircraft, one of the planes featured was the C5a. They showed a clip about how the load floor has several strips which they can flip from flat to roller for loading/unloading pallets. For those airforce or former airforce personel on board, are the...

For those of you lucky enough to have water onboard your trucks, how easy is it to find a dump station for your holding tanks? A question arose this morning at my job, we have a Trendsetter coach for shuttling drivers, and it has insulated tanks. We're in the northeast and need to find a place...

First a note to all who have answered my questions etc... here, Thanks for your assistance, I really appreciate the timely advice! I've been devouring the boards since signing on here. and I note that there is a lot of downtime. As a solo driver, which I would expect I would be, there will be...

Are there any 'better' areas to live for expedited freight? I work in the OTR industry currently in management, but am looking down the road a couple of years, where I won't want to be in the office forever. My fiancee and I would like to relocate preferably in the southeast, but really, it will...

Hey gang, I'm a former OTR driver who has moved to the 'dark side'. I'm a night Extended Coverage Driver manager for one of the nation's largest OTR companies. I've been in the management side of things for about three years now, and while I really enjoy helping my drivers out, I really miss...