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    Big Truck Learn how to drive a straight truck

    I want to team up for a bit but finding anyone willing to go in a truck.... it's not working out. I drive and under cdl 2009 freightliner m2 106. Nothing fancy about the sleeper. Has a 22' box. Automatic with air brakes so no cdl needed. I want someone already with xpo that is ready to go...
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    Big Truck XPO Logistics....

    I spent two days in a hotel because I had a 976 mile run going to Lyndhurst ,NJ this Monday. Got to the shipper to find the dispatcher who got me this load didn't do the measurements right. There was 20 small 30"x33" (I think) pallets. I could only fit 18. Dry run. They called in a bigger...
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    Solo or Teamed?

    Just making some good conversation for people who want to get into expediting but would prefer solo... Whats your opinion? (Im solo but not by choice)
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    awesome slow week....why?

    Dropped my load on Wednesday, had a few offers Thursday but xpo couldn't get them. Then Friday came, no phone calls at all. I was in Birmingham, Al. Saturday, still no calls, so I got a hotel room (much needed). Back in my truck for Sunday, ready for today. They called offering a cargo van load...
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    Anyone on the ps3

    Yea this isn't expedite related, but looking for new ps3 friends - beak3er82
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    Who could I run for (with under cdl truck)?

    Im currently signed on with XPO. But they aren't moving us much. Im in an under-cdl straight truck. Looking for better company. Who knows of a company that allows under cdl trucks with them? Im planning on getting my class b but that's down the road (need help on a few things first). Not...
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    Im not new but never introduced myself

    Been a member since Jan 1, 2008... People call me Beaker (from the muppets, got the name from co-worker at Pepsi) because Im a ginger. Anyways, real name is Curtis.
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    What expedite company do you consider.....

    Being the best choice? Currently on with Xpo, but I'm sitting in Louisville, Kentucky with no load. The truck I drive is under cdl, so I can only carry 8500#. Just want ideas to possibly bring up to the boss, unless they (XPO) somehow change.
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    updated webpage....

    Nice layout but trying to find things on my note 3 isn't easy anymore. Can't find where to post new ad in classifieds. Have to turn my phone sideways to read everything.
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    Do I need to log.....

    Going into a straight truck, but first have to take road test for the company. Do I have to log my drive down to the office? My bosses dad doesn't think I do, but I want to be safe.
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    I need a crash course in logs....

    My father kinda showed me how to log years ago (I didn't catch on). Im driving a sprinter but going into a straight truck. Anyone know any good videos on youtube I can watch to relearn this stuff? Just a question or two.... When I leave the vehicle, such as...going into walmart, do I...
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    How do I prepare my receipts for taxs?

    I didn't see a thread for this yet. I have my receipts from non-food purchases...such as things I bought for the vehicle, electronics for in the vehicle and random things I use. Im trying to figure out how to separate everything. I don't remember how I did this years before. I...
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    GPS Rand Mcnally tnd 730

    Is it worth it to get? Going into a straight truck and want a good gps. Almost wish my 7" garmin was a truck gps.
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    i-65 at Whiteland, Indiana exit

    i-65 SB at Whiteland, Indiana exit closed Title says it all
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    Why soo slow????

    I took two weeks off from expediting two days after Christmas. The plan was to go with a different company (active aero) but they keep pushing the orientation...something about my owner didn't sign everything they need...just a bunch a bs (they go thru a third party). After they pushed my...
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    Who to sign on with?

    Boss wants to sign the van i drive on with prestige, but we havent heard anything about how well their drivers are running. I dont have a cdl so any company who requires one is out of the question. My boss is based out of shelbyville, tn. Has anyone ran recently for prestige? Id like...
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    Who's got the word on Nations Express?

    Just curious. Currently running for them, might be changing that though. Just wondering if anyone has heard anything about their new ownership.
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    paid on the road?

    Whats it at now? someone said it was up from $52 a day...
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