Search results

  1. Solar

    Perfect Expedite Paperwork Holder/Folder

    For the Newbies For $20 at Walmart, you can purchase one of these. In regular shipping, I’ve seen some truck drivers pick up 12-14 BOLs at one time, so it’s better for them to have the wide metal encased BOL holder. But for a typical Van Expedite, this item is perfect. *Scratch pad for the...
  2. Solar

    Green New expediter

    I personally believe that the best part about the job is driving all night to make sure that the load is there on time, during the dog days of summer, so after you drop the load it’s 110 degrees parked in the shade, too hot to sleep, and you have that tired stare that grins and looks back at you...
  3. Solar

    fusion transportation

    They will provide a fuel card so you don’t have to pay out of pocket. I buy my own fuel, I prefer 1 fill up Pilot/Flying J then 2 fill ups at a Top Tier fueling station. It runs me around $400-$500 a week. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  4. Solar

    fusion transportation

    The second part of that question is the hard part. I knew nothing of the business, a friend walked me into it and into a van. I was fortunate in that regard. Your location is going to mean everything. I would call the nearest Expedite companies and as if they are looking for any drivers. As...
  5. Solar

    fusion transportation

    In 2017 I drove for Fusion for a owner. It was my first otr experience. They were patient with me, and made it easy for me to learn the ropes. Last year I went owner/operator with Fusion. Again, first experience in becoming a o/o, and they walked me through it, and I happily have been driving...
  6. Solar

    Partner problems

    It’s tough to be stuck in a truck with someone you’re having issues with. If not wait, let the owner know where you’re at mentally. If the owner doesn’t care, find a better place to work. If the owner cares, they will work with you on the situation. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  7. Solar

    Advice on footwear for ladies?

    I carry steel toe and I have crocks for quick slip off and on and in and out gas stations. I also have athletic, casual, and dress shoes, but they only get worn when I play dress up. Steel Toe and Crocks are what I wear while working. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  8. Solar

    Van Build Out

    I had L track in a van I drove a few years ago. I didn’t think much of it. There were spots the device wouldn’t work, and it was on the wall, so used sporadically. It must be in the air or something, I’m planning on taking out my floor and putting in E-Track next month. Sent from my iPhone...
  9. Solar

    Cargo Van Clean Van

    During home time I wondered what was the best way to wash the van. I eliminated as much as possible. In the end, I had a brush, a small square bug scrubber, and a 5 gallon bucket. I made room in the passenger floor, and just had my first experience on the road. I didn’t see any “no bucket...
  10. Solar

    Sunglasses

    FYI Pilot/Flying J has $5 off their Foster Grant sunglasses, and the Pilot/Flying J App is giving another $5 off, so you can get a pretty nice quality pair of polarized glasses for $10 or less. Sale goes off I believe day after tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  11. Solar

    Ever heard of these companies?

    It took a long time before my wife understood that if a person has a $20/hour job in Portland and another person in the country area I live at has a $10/hour job, after expenses at the end of the month, the person with the $10/hour job will have more money left over, living in a place where...
  12. Solar

    New Expediter

    Tell Grizz you’re doing it at .70/mile. It will complete his turn to the dark side. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  13. Solar

    Cargo Van Clean Van

    Thanks for the wonderful advice. I started with the windshield cleaner, and that cleaning off the fresh new mess has been wonderful. The mistake I “believe” made is when I would wash it, I wasn’t getting the top perfectly clean, so I wouldn’t apply any spray wax. So, the more I did that, the...
  14. Solar

    Cargo Van Clean Van

    It’s white. I find myself feeding the car washes $10-15 every time. (Brush mostly on the front) I’m going to try some bug remover sprays, see if that helps looses things up, and I’ll certainly be hard waxing when I get home, and spray waxing while on the road. I’m just surprised it got away...
  15. Solar

    You've Been Researching This How Long?

    That walk around can be a real brain drain. The driving isn’t that difficult. Can’t start too early on the “clean, not cracked, and securely mounted” talk. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  16. Solar

    Load boards

    It’s a question for dispatchers and brokers, not drivers. There’s Sylectus, and I believe Panther has their own load board. Now, you know what I know. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  17. Solar

    Load boards

    Idk, because I was totally owned because a guy did 3 loads once, so, I don’t pretend to know that answer anymore. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  18. Solar

    Load boards

    There should be a Dispatcher forum for questions like this. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
  19. Solar

    Looking for experienced advice

    Here are a few tidbits. To solve your problem of getting a CDL, look on Craigslist. A guy trained me on how to pass the test, then let me use his truck to take the test for less than $1,000. Now, let me tell you the part I learned by experience after I received the license. I still knew zero...
  20. Solar

    Noob Tire Rotation

    Ahh I see, says the blind man. That wouldn’t take up much room or weight, and give me a little exercise. Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums
Top