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  1. Steady Eddie

    Registration must be in the name of the driver

    Could that be hiring vans under 10,000 lbs GVWR? Sent from my iPhone using EO Forums Trying out a new decoder ring.
  2. Steady Eddie

    Empty Nester's NEW Career!!!!

    Just remember the last one to leave needs to turn out the lights.....
  3. Steady Eddie

    Where are Sprinters doing good?

    Have you learned their system? Make it work for you. Team in a Sprinter will, or should do well no mater where or who you are signed on with. You want to run more for less? Just so you don't have to sit? Then you have already ID'ed some of those in your list above.... Stay there for a little...
  4. Steady Eddie

    Bye bye 100%

    Steady always wonder why he spelled Labour but Steady can't understand why he will not spell Amour? Steady wonders. eh
  5. Steady Eddie

    Bye bye 100%

    Oh no, Now you are refering to yourself as a thrid person.
  6. Steady Eddie

    relocating

    Loads have been comming out of Memphis last week. Wonder if your carrier knows where you are? Not sure why you haven't got a load out of there.
  7. Steady Eddie

    fuel surcharge

    Who ever pays the fuel cost should get the fsc. Are you on a 60/40 split?
  8. Steady Eddie

    Best companies to be leased on with.

    Right back at ya...for you and yours.
  9. Steady Eddie

    Best companies to be leased on with.

    Load-1, Load-1 and Load-1.....is that $300.00? If I took to heart what was said when I ask this question in 04, I would not be doing it today. Times were bad, winter, drive for someone before buying your own truck, etc. Good thing I found this site- was almost ready to sign on with the bottom...
  10. Steady Eddie

    getting in the industry

    With your background, I would try the Rail Roads, Tow Boats or a dealership for diesel mechanics. Contact some Expedite companies to see if you can get your own ins. and W/C. Assuming you have a perfect driving record at your age. At 19 I went the Tow Boat route. Best years of my life, gone from...
  11. Steady Eddie

    getting in the industry

    What type insurance you talking about? He could get his own insurance for his unit and workers comp. "Legally do the job?".. Knowing what I know now, at 19 I could do this job, better than I can now....shoot, at 19 I was doing a job 20xs harder than this.
  12. Steady Eddie

    When does being a Newbie cease ?

    In Sports a Rookie is no longer a Rookie after a year. I wouldn't say that is the case in Expediting. You may never have a date that you are no longer a Newbe. When you can: Make it beyond pay day to pay day Know when and where to move to get loads Know when to drop and stop or turn and...
  13. Steady Eddie

    Hey, You Drive that Express-1 Sprinter Out Front?

    That is funny. However, not as funny as what you said: Empty in Cottondale AL. At the "J" on 65 in McCalla to get some sleep.... You do need sleep if you "Think" you are on I-65 in McCalla, AL! curmudgeon, curmudgeon Another note to Newbes: McCalla, AL is on I-20/I-59. Make sure...
  14. Steady Eddie

    Hey, You Drive that Express-1 Sprinter Out Front?

    Oh... I see. First lugnuts now dipstick... MY WINDOW WAS UP DOORS LOCKED. Note to Newbes: Stand your ground when you come under attack. And you will be.....you.... will.... be........ oh almost forgot my goofy smile thingee :cool: :D
  15. Steady Eddie

    Hey, You Drive that Express-1 Sprinter Out Front?

    You two have tighten your lug nuts to tight...... I have no dog with me- never will. Now, did you read where I said ANYTHING about a dog? Y'all go back to sleep with your dog(s).
  16. Steady Eddie

    Hey, You Drive that Express-1 Sprinter Out Front?

    Sitting in the truck stop watching TV, this guy ask me this question. I said yes and he had a lot of questions. He said he was about to be laid off here in northern Ohio and wanted to know some things about Expediting. Why Express-1: I told him the story of re-search the carriers, get online...
  17. Steady Eddie

    I Seriously Need Some Expert Advice

    The truck (used), you are buying. How much do you think you will be spending on repairs and maint. Fuel? Solo in a straight truck needs to be closely looked into. You could die on the vine if you don't find the right carrier for your needs. Why the two carriers you mentioned? Have you concidered...
  18. Steady Eddie

    Am I getting a good deal on this Sprinter??

    Dry ice will sometimes pop the hail dings out...The dent doctor can do it as well. Most new cars and such have a 5% markup. That is not counting the "Hold Back" that is on the invoice, Hard pax and soft pax that is added by the dealer. I got my 05 sprinter at invoice less the 1,047 "Hold...
  19. Steady Eddie

    h/w w 2005 Sprinter 2500

    It depends , some carriers want 5 years or less on the age of the van. Call'em and see, if it is low milage then they may sign you on.
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