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Would someone be able to explain to me what is the differance between torque and horse power?

I was talking to a expedite veteran and I was telling him that I think I'm going to team up to make more money, I asked him, in his opinion would he team with male or female? I also asked him to give me pro's and con's. He said, guy's complain more than women. Women are more neater than men...

Does anyone have a website address for a cooler? I'm thinking, buying one would cut down my food bill, does anyone agree, and does it drain the battery while the van is off or does it have a senser that shuts its self off, so it does'nt totally drain the battery.

for a 5000 BTU airconditioner, will a 750 watt inverter be enough, this is for a cargo van.

This question is for the veterans of the expediting business and the one's that took the sudden plunge into this business. I would like to know what skills and habits one would need to be financially successful in this business? And the do's and dont's on the road?

A while ago, I was asking how does someone determine what the fuel surcharge would be for each individual run. I was told, fedex was coming out with software that would show each assecorial pay, listed individually. In other words it was a break down of surcharge, detention etc... has that...

After reading Terryandrene's post, a few questions come to mind. For the wannabee who is reading this, how much cash on hand do or would a newbee need to start expediting in a fleet owner van? $500-$1000-$1500.

I've always read posting here on EO that would always say that most of the business is east of the mississippi. I dont know about everyone else but that trend seems to be changing, correct me if I'm wrong. I've met afew drivers that told me they did'nt have a problem getting out of the western...

Is there any expediter driving a van for a fleet owner that made $30 grand last year after taxes? yes/no

I dont know about everyone else, but those reflective lines make life alot easier on the highway.

Will i get a larger tax refund if I keep my apartment? even though I'll be on the road most of the time living out of the truck.

I was told to always keep an apartment for tax purposes, even though I'll probably be on the road driving most of the time. Will I get a larger tax refund if i keep my apartment?

Is there anyone that has bought a new truck, then when the warranty is up, trade it in for a new one. Is that feasable or would you have negative equity " meaning the truck is worth less than you owe because of the high milage"

I met a straigth truck driver that told me his cpm is .53-is that possible for a straigth truck?

Hav'nt been on here for a while, been on the road, there seems to be a lot of new companies popping up. If it was hard trying to make it in a van then, its gotten even harder, I've learned the hard way-first hand.

Does the report pretain to the driving profession only or any profession?

Is it revenge or justice?

What are express centers? Is it a faciclity owned by fedex, where a driver can layover, is there a building on the grounds where one can go into or is it just land, to park and layover for the night?

I'm thinking of buying a propane heater for a cargo, that does not have a bulkhead, how many Btu's should the heater be? I'm looking for something that will keep me warm while the van is off, keeping the inside temp about seventy degrees.

when hauling hazmat loads who provides the placards the customer?