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    Gvwr

    That snippet, "not intended for over-the-road..." says it all. Doc has long had a principle, which is, if you're going to do serious trucking, you need a serious truck to do it with. Our (Class 8) truck is now 2 yrs and 4 months old, and we've just turned over 312,000 miles (team). I don't think...
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    info on fed excc

    As Doggie Daddy says, it's important NOT to take some loads. For instance, Doc and I were in California a couple weeks ago, and we got an offer from somewhere in CA to Albuquerque,NM. Now Albuquerque is not the most remote location in the expediting world, but it's 400+ miles to Phoenix, and...
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    specialized trucks

    Hi Bob, and welcome! Are you planning on driving solo or team? That will give responders a little more to go on.
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    glad to be member of fine people

    Hi you two! How about you give us a little info so we'll know to look for you? Company? Kind of truck? Size of truck? Stuff like that. Hope your expediting experience is all you dream of!
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    Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite Few?

    RE: Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite F BRAVO, DIANE!! There are MANY of us who enjoy and appreciate your and Phil's thoughtful and intelligent contributions, we just usually remain in the shadows.
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    Questions Drivers and Fleet Owners Should Ask Each

    RE: Questions Drivers and Fleet Owners Should Ask Driver should request that the FO provide the contact information (not just a written reference) so the driver can talk to current and maybe even former drivers. If an owner declines to do that, it should be a HUGE red flag to a potential driver.
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    Perfect Christmas Gift for New Expediters

    Hmmm - one might wonder if anyone doesn't notice a million-candle-power light in their truck, should they be driving a commercial vehicle??:P
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    Perfect Christmas Gift for New Expediters

    If anyone is asking what they can give you for Christmas, and you're either newly active or maybe just about to be, may I suggest a super-useful and inexpensive item? A million-candle-power hand-held spotlight. Every expediter makes at least occasional nighttime deliveries, and everyone has had...
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