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I've always tried to stay away from a hard numbers, there are just to many things that differ from driver to driver. Is this person and Owner / Operator. If they are going to drive for an owner what is the pay program. Where do they live. How much home time do they need. Is there home time...

Good morning, I understand your concern about income. But that is hard answer to give anyone. Their are numerous variables that effect how much you can make. I can tell you this, I've been with Load 1 for over 5 years as a Solo, Owner/ Operator.I also own a second truck and that driver has been...

The other way is if you know in advance you can do your 10 hour break at the shipper

There are good and bad ones, like any other industry

Drive for an owner for 6-12 months, then decide what you want and how you want it set up. I would be willing to bet, you change your mind dozens of times over that period.

It's going to be hard to find a carrier to sign on that old of a truck. Also, is it dock high?

If you are just looking to get out of the house, golfing is cheaper then what your thinking about doing. But, if your really serious about getting out here on the road and money is not a problem. Drive a van for someone. You will make a Little money and learn this business. Just my 2 cents

The Miccosukee Casino is a nice place to hang out for a couple of days

Both times I've needed help they went miles above what they needed to

Its a great business, but do yourselves a favor, drive for a fleet owner First. What you will want in a truck will change a lot over the first few months.

Just some advice from a former health insurance agent. Work with an agent you know, or was referred to you by an agent. When looking at these plans some look really good, until you look at things such as " in network" are you really cover two states over when you get sick under a load. " out of...

I think what they are trying to find out is if they can run the the truck without getting there CDL's, which I think they have to have to for most Expedited Co.'s

You should be able to do okay, Solo freight is running well right now. It will take sometime to get to know the ends and outs of the system. Work with your owner, and also use the mentors that Tri-State has, they are all good people. In a couple of months you should be doing well. Good luck

I've been with them almost 4 years now, as with all Expedited Companies that have there good and bad points, but I can say that they do tell you like it is. You may not like what you hear but at least you know where you stand. Most everyone that I have talked with in the last few weeks that is...

Rick I've been with Tri-State since aug. 06 and always as a solo(except for 4 weeks that I lost my Mind and ran Team) . Things are not good in this Biz right now. 2 years ago I could Easy hit 1600 miles a week or more, Now if i'm lucky 1100 and the rates have gone down too. So If you are looking...

Ok they call me Rick, The real Question is which Carrier has An owner looking for a Singles. Second how much Money are you looking to make. And last are you Willing to sit out here Knowing that their may be weeks that you dont make anything.

Listen to the old timers on this one. I was going to buy a truck when I started also. Thank god I found a good owner by pure luck, Between Rookie mistakes and things that you can not control. I would have been broke in the First month. It has been five months now and I am just geeting to the...

I have been with Tri-for 5 months now been both solo and team now. The best week as a solo was 2600 but on avg. you can look about 1600-1700. They like both single and team, as a single you will do best if you stay in Ohio, IN, IL, Mich. and Penn. as that is where our freight base seem to be. On...

I read this post with most interest, I have spent 20+ years in food service before getting in to Expediting. As to all the Horror story ever told about food service from the Grease spoon to the 5 star resturant, I will not comment it is like many thinks I or no one else is going to change your...

I would like to take a minute to thank you all for your help. I belive we have found a owner that fits our needs. This was thanks to your post as well as a little help from above. Thanks again and see you out there soon.