Search results

A little bit of advice, use the classified ads.

Seriously? All motor vehicles require a form of liability insurance in all states, it is the basic PL/PD package in Michigan.

A personal or private message (PM) is sent within EO. IT is instant and resides within the database and you have to be on EO to read and respond to it. IT differs from an email by the fact that emails are sent outside the system, read with any and many email readers and you respond to it using...

Why do you let your IT guy go out to vegas?

I got all excited over the prospect of a PM in the morning. Barely slept at all last night, got four hours sleep because of the on the edge excitement and got up at 5 am, sat at the computer hitting the refresh button until 11am when I left for lunch but no PM ever came. Still no PM...

How's Titus, Baby Fatso?

I understand what you had in mind in the first place but my point is that many times those 'great' bonuses that companies offer don't attract the people they think they will attract. NOT what you are offering, but panther. There seems to be a copy cat mentality, going back to the "no forced...

John, A lot of people will think this is nuts but many of us who are actually really serious about treating this as a business do not give a crap about signing bonuses or rewards. For many of us, our reward is getting consistent work, having the freedom to treat this as a business and having...

1 - Yes there are - no I don't know who does now but there has to be. 2 - Yes I think Express-1 is one company but if there is ever a question about employment and how you are treated, it can be construed as part of an employee status, not a contractor status which they would owe back taxes.

I would actually talk to Nightcreacher about getting into this business for a number of reasons, one is your background. I would also suggest NOT going with an owner with your experience but rather look for a tractor to buy and become an Owner.

The reason that wouldn't be a good idea is the contract should be formed for each owner's situation by a lawyer. There are issues with self-written contracts when they end up in court or at least in the hands of a good lawyer who is trying to recoup money lost.

OK? Why didn't you keep the vehicle on with the original company and then looked for someone to fill the seat? A corporation? Why? Did you consult with an accountant to see what fits your situation? You pay the insurance, you pay everything except the worker comp, and if the driver...

Well before worrying about profit or anything else, it comes down to what type of company you are driving for (or will drive for) and do they actually need you at 24 feet. Meaning will they use all 24 more than 30% of the time. With a lot of 18 to 20 feet boxes running around the country, they...

At 11k plus, you will have to log and I think any number of companies will put it on as a straight truck.

You are talking about trailer maintenance? Everyone sits, no different anywhere else. I asked them about a month ago about putting on a van and I didn't get any indications that there will be a hold on anything. Not doubting you, I would still move the question up the ladder - especially if...

Are you changing because of a lack of work with landstar or are you just wanting to get rolling in the van? You should talk to someone above recruiting, Dallas is one who seems to be able to make a decision or two. Like the BS with operations telling BCOs "no you can't have a list of agents...

You are with ranger and LEAM tells you there is a freeze? I think you need to talk to Dave Dallas and ask him what's the deal with that. I would think you could bring on the van with no issues. How about a Ranger SuperB? I know it may sound strange but ... never mind ... I will ruffle...

Thanks for the answers. Another question; How do you acquire your loads, through bidding on them or do you have exclusive customers you service?

Good to hear about another company. Do you pay percentage or flat rate? Is there a vehicle age requirement? How often do you pay and how do you pay?

I think there is more hype than reality with CSA2010. I don't expect this mass exodus in this industry with CSA2010 as some are talking about and I surely don't see the massive increase in rates caused by a "lack of drivers".