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    Just checkin' in

    It's been 6 months since I left the expedite biz, and I thought I'd come back to check things out. I see that a lot of the "old timers" are still here. Seems most are doing decent and don't have a lot of complaints. I sold my d unit and bought a class 8 tractor and went back to yankin' a tanker...
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    Fern Bennett

    Anyone out there used the Fern Bennett agency to get your OK tags? I tried calling, but the number is no longer a working one. I wonder did the recent court case put her out of business? What are you people with OK tags going to do now. I also am plated in OK and am searching for another cost...
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    Truck

    I have my D unit up for sale, but don't seem to get many interested reply's. What's up? Is money really that tight? Am I asking too much. It would be a great starter truck or a upgrade unit. It's loaded and a potential $ maker. I need to sell this truck so I can get another. Look at ad # 2098 in...
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    Help in starting up van business

    I am thinking of purchasing a van (b unit)and was wondering what kind of revenue I can expect.I have a D unit now that I drive, but the van would have a driver in it. My son got laid off from his steel mill job and is having a hard time finding a job that pays a livable wage, so I was thinking...
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    Van Revenue

    I am thinking of purchasing a van (b unit)and was wondering what kind of revenue I can expect.I have a D unit now that I drive, but the van would have a driver in it. My son got laid off from his steel mill job and is having a hard time finding a job that pays a livable wage, so I was thinking...
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    Vehicle Length

    When I hit the lotto, I am going to build the biggest expeditor truck allowed by law. Does anyone know what the maximum length for a straight truck is? I was thinking of a 120" sleeper with a 22' box. Is this going to be doable? Wanna go broke? Buy a truck:)
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    Headlights

    I'm looking for a BRIGHT headlight to use on my truck. The standard halogen don't cut it for me. What are you using. I have a Freightliner bussiness class truck (FL106) that uses the two headlight system. I have heard of the Piaa <sp> lights but from what I have seen they only make them for the...
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    Truck Pic's

    I am gathering pictures of expedite trucks to put on my web page. If you are proud of what you drive, email me a pic and a brief description and when I get everything together, I'll put the page up. You don't gotta have a million dollar show truck to be there,just proud to say "It's my truck"
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    Non Expedited Freight Co's

    Anyone out there using a D unit for somthing other than expedited freight? I have a D unit with a 21,000 cargo capicity and lift gate and was looking to put it to work for a non expedited company. Maybe the work would be a bit more steady. To look at my LIL' Big truck go here...
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    Company Info

    Anybody have any comments on a company named Diamond Delivery Service? They are based out of Fort Wayne,Indiana. Would like honest opinions, good or bad. Thanks
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    Honest and down to earth answers

    I know it's slow out there, but what should I expect in the way of freight this month. I prepared for a slow time this year but it is starting to get ridiculous. Should I expect more than a load a week? I have only been in the biz a few months and would like to know what the freight trends are...
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    HELP

    Just bought D unit. I need a place to get it registered fast. Want to start work the first week of January. Heard about Fern Bennett in OK., but some say there is a long wait and it is hard to get ahold of somebody on the phone. Where do most of you register your trucks? I reside in Indiana...
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    Nationwide pager

    What's the best nationwide pager to use out there? Do you like yours and if so what is the cost and a phone number to contact the company.
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