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I believe he would, because there's not much worse than suspecting someone you trust [to whatever degree] isn't worth it. You really want to know, one way or the other. If you're correct, you want to change things, and if you're wrong, it would be a relief to know it. And yes, Phil did "flap...

I think that if you really want to stay busy running hard, you will be frustrated and disappointed in expediting. TL [truckload] and LTL [less than truckload] carriers can keep you busy and running hard, with computers to preplan trips, maximizing efficiency, balancing everything against federal...

Lovely reply, Mj, except for the part about "everybody gets to sit in a truckstop", because we can definitely find better 'hoods to hang out in, lol. ;) I did neglect to mention the 'layover' time, and coming from OTR in an 18 wheeler, I should know better: it's a huge adjustment. It really...

Welcome, Jot. If you want to expedite, the first thing you need to do is learn what it is, because it isn't like OTR trucking. Carriers don't hire drivers, for starters, they contract with independent owner/operators, who are self employed. Some O/O may 'hire' drivers, though said drivers are...

"If you don't get too greedy" is what prompted my reply to the poster who negotiates on every load. IMO, that is more about greed than need. Unless it's a need to 'win' every time, but that makes it adversarial, which I don't think is terribly productive. I believe that cooperative is a better...

In the example you gave, you're requesting more money for DH ["no matter how long or short"], but dispatch is aware of long DH, and will offer to cover some of it, usually without needing to ask. You also ask for tolls, but at Load 1, they're always covered. You ask for money to move from the...

1. I have no idea [never bought a truck], but if you need to, you can always sell them privately and use the proceeds towards a new [ish] truck. 2. To the best of my knowledge, once the truck is accepted, the age is no longer a consideration, provided that it passes inspections, looks...

If you feel the need to ask for "an extra $100 per load", and to "raise the rate for each load", then I think you're either driving for a lowball carrier, [cheapskates!] or you simply want more, more, more, no matter the rate offered. Either way, it doesn't sound like a good fit between you &...

When John Elliot vouches for you, you are in like Flynn - welcome aboard. :)

I get what Geo is saying, but think maybe he runs for a group [Ceva?] with a bit more predictability than most? For instance, if I deliver in Dayton, Oh, the next load may pick up towards Cincinnati, or towards Columbus, or even right in Dayton. I tend to sit tight, close to where I dropped...

First things first: start by reading the FAQ at the top of the Newbies Forum. That will give you some idea of which questions you need to ask. Cheers! :bookworm:

Absolutely! It saves money [tolls are lower for Pass holders], time [lanes are faster, can download the whole week or month from online for reimbursement & records], and aggravation [try leaving a booth while trying to not lose the change & receipt, roll up the window, shift gears, figure out...

One comment that indicates you don't yet have a firm grasp on expediting: "Getting stuck without a load back." There [pretty much] is no such creature in expediting. We go where the freight needs delivered, and then we either wait nearby for the next load, or drive to wherever we believe is a...

One battery isn't going to power many luxuries, and still start the vehicle. As a newbie, knowing exactly zip about batteries, inverters, etc, I found the site "Inverters R Us" extremely helpful. It explains it all in terms even a dummy can understand, so you can figure out how much of each you...

I think your decision to abruptly quit was premature. Not that quitting the owner wasn't the right decision, mind you, but you deserve some answers, and you won't get them now. Or the money he owes you, either. In your position, I would have done as DaveKC suggested: request a switch in...

Another benefit to the well equipped sleeper is meals - you'll eat better and spend less when you cook your own, rather than relying on restaurants.:D

If the OTR driver is an employee, as many are, he has no choice in which loads to take: if it's sent to his truck, he is on it. They are usually promised home every oher weekend, and that promise is kept - though they may be required to begin the weekend with picking up a preloaded trailer on...

They rarely "harass" us, [most times they are called by someone], but usually, they do tell us we need to move, due to store policy, city law, or resident's complaint. It goes with the territory.

You will need a CDL if the carrier you want to drive for requires it. Yes, the guys [and the women, too] sleep in the vans - make it comfy, it's your home away from home. Drivers sleep in a variety of places: truck stops [front lot], WalMart, other big box stores, state parks in nice weather -...

Duwayne, there's plenty of dealers who would love to give you a chance to show what you can do: with no money down, just 800%APR for 17 years, no problem. :rolleyes: