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  1. TeamCaffee

    Impact on Expediters of CA AB5?

    No one is sure yet. Hard to plan when you don't know the plan
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    Is it a bad time

    Attitude is everything and forming a network of other drivers that stay positive is very beneficial. Expediting is a roller coaster and you have to be able to enjoy the good time and learn to live with the slow times. There are a lot of good people out here willing to help you. Whatever...
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    Is it a bad time

    You will never find everyone saying it is a good time to do anything. From buying a truck or getting into Expediting it is always a bad time... Like any business have reserves as it will take a bit to learn the ropes and you will make mistakes. Make sure that you get everything you can to...
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    Nobody is talking about this truck shutdown?

    I must be missing something. What shut down and why in the world would we shut down?
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    It's been a minute! Just sayin Hi to old friends!

    Hi Dale! My gosh twenty years? Glad to hear you are doing well and stopped in to say Hi! You brought back a lot of fond memories of seeing you at the Expo and the chats we had. Thank You
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    Dock 411

    Dock 411 - Do you use this app? Want to learn more? Trucking Solutions Group will host a call with the founders of Dock 411 Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2:30 PM Central Time Phone Number 267-807-9523 Pin 783530# Dock411 - The 411 on Shipper Facilities
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    Nose Cone

    Who do you not contact Nose Cone? We had one custom-built for our truck. They are located in southern California. Bob installed ours with no problems. nosecone
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    Working for an owner operator pay at Landstar

    El Tortuga that is AWESOME!!!
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    Best carriers for new owner operators

    Having been at Landstar over six years (hard to believe) I do not believe there is a better company for making the most money. There is a learning curve and the more you network with other drivers the easy it gets and each year it just gets better. You have to work to get the best loads and...
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    New wife and husband team.

    First, you do not work for a company.... You will need to talk to fleet owners that have trucks leased to the different carriers and as a team, you pretty much have your pick of companies. Did you mean to say you have not been driving for eight years? if that is so you will be limited on...
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    Husband and wife team

    LadyK you guys have a lot to unlearn about expediting. Where did you hear that all fleet owners have driver facing cameras? The hardest thing for people that have driven team not in expediting to learn is the ability to sit. I hope you go with a company that is not flat rate and learn the...
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    Husband and wife team

    The weekly income is up to you, the company you choose, and the fleet owner you choose. With your experience, you can go with any expedite company as some do require driving experience.
  13. TeamCaffee

    MATS Stories

    I have HEARD some of the most AWESOME stories about attending MATS. Can you share your stories so that others can read about them? To help celebrate 50 years of MATS we are encouraging long-time attendees and exhibitors to share their stories of past MATS, and how the event has influenced or...
  14. TeamCaffee

    Better times to go back to expediting? (Straight truck)

    Straight truck - Team - Landstar
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    Is your carrier doing anything for YOU due to the virus?

    Landstar has also agreed to give the agent who offers a load and the truck that delivers the load a $50 bonus. This started the first of April and has been extended into May. The $50 on each load adds up and it has been a nice bonus. We are thankful that we have a huge variety of freight to...
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    Newbie

    It would help if you got your hazmat endorsement. There might be a few fleet owners at Landstar that will use a solo in one of their straight trucks. Give Don Van de Laar a call 904 248 8446 he is a recruiter
  17. TeamCaffee

    20 years on EO

    Fifteen years for me
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    Winter Windshield Tips

    There are two things I have learned about windshields that have helped me. Freeze the windshield - This one is not fun but it works really well and you will need your coat. Turn your defrost to cold and get the windshield as cold as possible by lowering your visors to hold the cold on the...
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    Expedite Truck Dealers - Not Vans

    Thank You Warrior for your help II was able to find the information for the Volvo Truck Sales and update the thread.
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