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RandyNC, It's really not that important to live close to the company headquarters. What is important is to be close to the freight lanes. North and South Carolina seem to be pretty good areas to get freight to and from. My company is located in Ohio and I'm in NC & SC nearly every week. Check...

You're right skidrow, this is a great place for learning the business of expediting. I'm not trying to dampen your enthusiasm, but consider driving for an owner for a year or so. That way, every question you have will be answered, and you won't have a large investment in a truck if you discover...

I just started driving a B unit for an owner-operator at the beginning of November. I averaged one run a week until the middle of December. I was extremely unhappy about it and the o/o must have known, because he's offered me the opportunity to drive a C unit. I'm sure he wasn't too happy about...

The toll free number is 1-800-953-0802. They are a great bunch of people to work with, but my "B" unit sits for days and days. I'm sure the larger units are doing much better.

I'm just getting started, too, driving for an owner. I've been available every minute of every day for the last three weeks, and I've only got three loads so far, averaging 650 miles each. At this point, I would gladly take any load, short or otherwise. As for which loads to accept or turn down...

Check out Housworth Trucking and leasing. There's a link to their website around here somewhere. They'll pay all start up costs, maintenance, etc., for a percentage of profits. I don't know all the details, but I've heard good things about them. Anybody on here recommend them or otherwise...

Hammernight, thanks for the info. What I've been calling the minister's permit is actually the approval of rehabilitation. I contacted Pardon Services and was quoted a price of $630. I didn't think to ask if that was US or Canadian dollars. Anyway, they said it would take 2-3 months to get. I...

Hi all, I must apologize for my remarks in the "CDRP" post of several days ago. I certainly wasn't trying to offend the Canadian government or citizens of Canada. I was frustrated and merely venting those frustrations. My comments were aimed at Pardon Services and Tri-State, although I realize...

I was just informed by Tri-State that my misdeameanor charges from 1988 would prevent me from driving in Canada, thus preventing me from being employed by them. Open container, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass. I spent a week in jail and got on with my life. Lesson...

I am waiting for my application to go through at Tri-State and hope to be driving ("C" unit) in the next couple of weeks. How much can I expect to average per week in tolls? Can I route myself around the toll roads or will Tri-State dictate my route? I will be driving for an o/o. Also, I was...

Thanks Rich and everyone else. I always get great info and advice here. I want to go into this with all my ducks in a row. I'm checking into a DBA right now and will contact the company you mentioned for advice on this as well. Although I will be driving (team) for someone else, I still want to...

Thanks tr and wild bill for the replies. I'm sure the average attorney wouldn't have a clue what expediting is, so is there any web site with attornies who specialize in trucking? Also, other than who pays for fuel, truck maintenance, washes, tolls, etc., what else should be considered and...

Do any of the o/o's or fleet owners posting here have a contract made up to clarify who is responsible for what? Is there a standard form that most of you use? I am a driver preparing to sign on with an o/o and want to make sure everything is understood before I get on the road. Can you give me...

Does anybody have a phone number or e-mail address for the recruiting division of this company?

spiderwebbj, I'm just getting started too, but I've done quite a bit of research on this site and any others I could find. This is by far the best site there is for this industry. Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are the "hot spots" for expediting. Since you live in this area, finding a company...

How do you find out what o/o's are looking for drivers? Will the big companies (Fed Ex, Landstar, etc.) connect you? Also, what is meant when people say they are "qualified" to drive for whatever company? If you're driving for an o/o, do you still have to be qualified? Thanks for any help.

Neverhome247, I've been sitting here going through the archives and having a lot of the same thoughts. I am still a wannabe in this industry, but the causes are fairly easy to see, even for someone with no experience. The cure is the bigger problem. The 8 or 10 large expediting companies, over...

Thanks,weave, for responding. Actually, I'm ashamed to admit it, but the truck was loaded.(Flatbed with I-beams) I picked it up in NC after someone else abandoned it. I don't know if there was an air leak or just my lack of training that caused the accident. Regardless, the brakes didn't work...

Hi everyone. I am new to this and posted several questions and an abbreviated life story in the newbies forum. I could not figure out how to get that post to show up here also. I would appreciate it if you could look over that post and give me some answers, either here or there. I am currently...

Hi all! I have approximately 1 year(not recent) courier(mini-van)experience. Also 2 1/2 years delivering office supplies(cargo van) and 2 years delivering furniture(box truck).That's the good part. The bad part is this, I went to a company CDL school in '98 and then out with a trainer for 4...