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I have used this firm with success and know several others that have also . I had a "must appear " speeding ticket . They settled with the prosecutor a week before the court date . It was reduced to an equipment violation and I didn't have to go to court . Lawyers for Truckers with CDL Traffic...

Todd Dills writes great articles . He goes out and gets detailed info from drivers and O/O's . He has done other articles on the expedite industry . It's a shame they decided to combine Overdrive with Truckers News . The rest of the staff is really out of touch with the industry and thinks...

I'd say percentage would pay better . If the pay is flat rate it most likely is based on less than the average percentage . If you are contracted you have a legal right to see the actual billing rate . The one buying fuel should get 100% of the FSC which is a seperate charge in the billing ...

Exactly why people object to forced testing . If drivers like you have a problem staying awake they know it and should be treated . However , many people with a neck size or BMI some medical experts recommend forcing to be tested do not have sleep problems and have never had a problem with...

Can it really be said the truck didn't have room to get over ? How far did the trooper step into the lane ? How much distance was there between the truck that him him and the truck in the next lane ? Better to take out a mirror than a life .

I doubt the T/A will exchange dollar for dollar if the Canadian dollar is valued more . They probably would when the U.S. dollar is valued more . Like most Flying J's the one in London had a great buffet before Pilot bought out Flying J . Flying J also had great wifi before Pilot brought in...

I can't find any online info at Customs websites to confirm this .

I read an article in "Overdrive" last month about a cargo van owner that said he ran 100,000 miles last year , grossed $65,000 and paid $18,000 for fuel . $.47 a mile before paying truck payments (2012 Nissan ) , insurance , tires , oil changes , etc. , etc . ?

Hey , at least you know straight truck rates went up $.10 a mile in the last 3 years. Those Qualcomm charges are ridiculous . My carrier (nonexpedite) went from Qualcomm to XRS . No equipment charges , just $30 a month .

I believe trainers with Swift do well . They advertise in every type classified far more than any other carrier so their turnover must be much higher . Like other training carriers they push newbies to become Lease/Operators .

Just one note on cargo vans . If you haul hazmat requiring placards you do have to log while carrying that load . You also have to show on duty hours for the past 7 days . You will not be in violation if you were not within HOS restrictions on those days but you are subject to the 70 hours in 8...

What provinces will you be running in ? I only run Ontario . They have Flying J and T/A's as well as Huskies and Fifth Wheels . If you buy that little pocketbook truckstop guide they have Canadian fuel stops in them . Every Canadian fuel stop I've been in took American dollars but gave Canadian...

Employee ? Not likely . Odds are these owners have all drivers self employed contractors and send them 1099's .

Check with ESP (Eastern Seaboard Packaging ) in Orlando . The have the contract to sell boxes to all U-Haul dealers in Florida . They may be able to use you for some deliveries when the season picks up . If you have sales abilities you could also buy packing materials from them and sell them to...

This seems an odd time to leave the moving industry . The busiest season will be here soon . Are you willing to put your trucks on a permanent lease with an expediting company ? You would have to be under their authority . Have you looked into a local delivery service delivering furniture and...

If they go to Quebec or Ontario 105 km/h speed limiters are required . They often check them at the scales .

I like using the same rewards card for T/A and Petro and getting reward points for repair costs .

But Pilot listens to us . Did you see the signs saying "WE LISTENED TO YOU ! CHALLENGE MAGAZINE IS NOW FREE ! " Yeah , no kidding . Nobody was willing to pay for it . They are lucky if they can give it away .

That was the advice a Pilot cashier told me all the showers were being used . I said " No , they're not . I just saw the key box full of keys . You just haven't cleaned them ." He told me if I didn't like it to take it down the road .

I have made 2 complaints on Love's website about the location off I-24 in Calvert City , KY having the person attending the fuel desk also responsible for cleaning the showers . This past week I was in the Love's on I-71 in Sanders , KY and had the same problem . The cashier at the fuel desk...