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As we get closer to heading out on the road, we are busy compiling a list of things to bring with us. Today, the question of shoes (boots?) came up. What type of shoes would you recommend? I do not know if steel toed boots are required, or whether that is left up to the driver. We will be...

Well, it look like, if nothing really out of the ordinary crops up, we'll be headed to orientation the second week or so of August!:D Been a long time in the works, but looks like we've just about got everything in place. Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions over the (almost) last...

Does anyone use AAA as an straight truck expediter? Other than discounts on lodging, is there any value to having AAA on the road as a professional driver? (Is it worth the cost?) Are there any other similar programs geared toward truckers in general? I know several of the larger carriers offer...

For those of you who travel into and out of Canada: US passports are available in two formats, a book and a card. Which format would you suggest us getting? Or do you have/need both? There is a fairly significant difference in the cost of the book ($110) vs. the cost of the card ($30), but I...

My wife and I are in the process of obtaining our CDL tempory permits here in Ohio. We are also wanting to get out HazMat endorsements. The Ohio BMV and the TSA websites do not really set out the process for someone who is getting their CDL for the first time. Has anyone recently went through...

(This is mainly for FedEx drivers, but I value anyone's opinions.) I know some of you we have talked to have mentioned hauling DOD (military/defense) loads and I know you need clearance to be able to do these type of loads. At what point do you apply for said clearance? As we are in the early...

Good afternoon everyone. Looks like the wife and I will be taking yet another look at entering the expediting world. This marks the third serious look we have taken. (Read about our previous thoughts here and here - caution, will take some time - I love to write) This time there is more of a...

Evening everyone! Almost a year ago, I started looking into expediting as a possible future career and "lurking" here on EO. I even made a rather lengthy post :o, explaining our thoughts. (Here Caution, it will take a while to read!) Well, here is what we have been doing for the last year and...

Good morning everyone, After lurking here for several months, I thought I would go ahead, jump in and introduce myself. (I’ll apologize for the length right now!) My name is Jim and I am researching the expediting business as a possible second career for my wife and I. IF we decide expediting...