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Based on what I heard on the news, Everybody should avoid lettuce for a while. It seems to be the source of food poisoning problems lately. Hobo, I hope you get to feeling better! Scott

Mac - expediting requires 100% commitment. I don't want to sound hard-nosed here, but it is very difficult to do ANYTHING else part-time and still make a good living as an expediter. Something will end up getting the short end of the stick. Others may disagree, but I had to weigh in here with...

RE: Every company wants teams,what about a solo dr Don't get mad so quickly (patience will make or break you as an expediter). There are plenty of opportunities for a solo driver and/or Owner Operator in this business. Those opportunities can only be found by doing your research and making your...

Reckless driving will take you out of the picture for 3 years from the date of the charge. Straight from the Insurance company to you. - Scott

Any vehicle with a GVW of over 10,000 pounds is required to keep a log book and is subject to DOT hours of service regulations. If you do not have a sleeper on your truck, the DOT can request that you show motel receipts that coincide with your off duty time as shown in your logs. Cube vans...

Everbody play nise an stop bein meen.

26,000 GVW is the Magic Number for fuel Tax. Everything Over 26,000 GVW files fuel tax. (and requires a CDL). Everything over 10,000 GVW is subject to hours of service regulations. In accordance with the current DOT and Federal regulations. NOT our challenged friends at the BMV. Thanks for...

Don't buy a truck from a Mom & Pop car lot that just happens to have an expeditin' truck for sale. There is a lot more that goes into selling a commercial vehicle than there is when you are just selling cars and trucks. Even when you think you may be getting a great deal, the deal stops being so...

Tom - that avatar image is great!! (I'm still laughing).

Not all owners use contracts. It is hard to believe that today when you need to sign a contract for just about anything, that somebody would take over a 70,000 dollar piece of equipment on a handshake - but it happens every day. If I were in your shoes, I'd certainly make sure that I had a...

K's advice about the equipment is right on. Do your research and you'll find that there are some truck deals still out there if you look in the right spots. My advice is to be sure to work through a reputable dealer with a good reputation. A fly by night dealer that doesn't specialize in...

If you are planning on signing your van on with a company, many of them can give you a very reasonable group rate on your comp and collision as well as your non-trucking liability insurance. If you talk to any recruiters be sure and ask them about it. Most can give you a quote on the spot. Best...

Not to be confused with this Scott...

Grasshopper, Be sure to go with a company whose trucks you see fairly regularly on the west coast. Some expediters have a fairly strong west coast presence, others do not. Be sure to ask about this when speaking to recruiters. Not all companies are cali-friendly. Best Wishes - Scott

Sancman, I don't want to ruin your day, but putting those kind of restrictions on where you run will not look good to a fleet owner. A fleet owner will be looking for a go getter that will make him as much revenue as possible with his equipment. The freedom that comes with being an owner...

Noah, Yes there is a demand for a 24' truck in today's market, but the real key to success is being a super-smart business person. Understand that to succeed nowadays you'll need to work harder than in years past. Do your homework, Have some start up capital, find a truck that fits your budget...

It's OK. We all make mistakes sometimes. Don't beat yourself up over it.

RE: o/o Bob - Excellent post. Thank you. Scott

As far as maintenance goes, check with Dodge dealers that are members of the "Business Link" program. Only the best of the best Dodge dealers get certified as "business link" providers. As transportation professionals, a membership in the "business link" program is free, and it will move you to...

My calculator tells me that 1500 miles per week at .40 per mile equals $600.00 per week. If you are getting .40 per mile in a straight truck that means the owner should be paying fuel AND maintenance. That $600 should go straight into your pocket. AND yes there is sitting in expediting - with...