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    NEW Kind of Newbie!!!

    Ok so IT IS DONE!!!! New 2014 Cascadia is now OURS!!!! Thank you for the continued help here on EO (specifically questions answered her in the Newbie forum) and I guess it's time to post in the General Forum for continued great advice!!! Appreciate the help-cant Wait to finish orientation and...
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    We have our Own Toy & Need Advice on Good Company to Drive for!

    Lol I KNOW this is a loaded question... I know every company is different and that they ALL have good&bad points and the 'perfect' fit is a figment of our imagination BUT..! I've taken the Great&more important RIGHT advice given to me (PM&also here on the forum) and drove fleet owner's truck for...
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    Empty Nester's NEW Career!!!!

    Can't BELIEVE its FINALLY here!!! Sold the House&Business in Buffalo NY, married off the baby of the family (who will be taking the family dog with HER!) got our HazMat/tanker tests passed AND Bought our HOME in Tennessee!!!! Ready (almost) for the Long ROAD!!!! Can't WAIT for the Expo in Ohio...
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    HAZMAT Endorsement

    Still on track! Worried about the Hazmat endorsement needed for FedEx... well, didn't NEED to! It was Much easier than I anticipated! I put it off not wanting to stress about it~wish I had taken care of it earlier!!! One hitch, I didn't realize it takes about 4 months for the certification to...
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    Looking to sign on Teams with Hubby...

    So, Since several of you here have suggested that 'we' (hubby&I) should drive for someone else for a year before buying our own truck, we are thinking along those lines... I just got my CDL Class B through schooling and he has had his for 25+ years... How does one go about contacting/knowing...
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    Started Schooling for Class B License TODAY!

    This move may not be necessary for most but Wanting to Drive a straight truck & NOT knowing a Thing about them, we thought it would be best to send me off to school. A LOT harder than I thought. But Im hoping I'll learn enough to help me get driving as a Team ASAP! After I pass~hopefully~in 2...
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    Newbie Alert: Finding Loads

    This may be a question that, well, might be too simple... if a team signs on with a specific carrier (FedEx) can you also find your own loads on your down time or when loads arent keeping us busy enough? Dont know if this is a simple "NO" but Id rather ask than wonder... Thanks for not Laughing...
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    Newbie Alert: what do self employed Teams do about Health Insurance?

    I was wondering what Self Employed Team Drivers do about aquiring Health Insurance for just the two of us; Husband/Wife. I cant seem to find a good answer. Planning on signing O/O with FedEx out of TN. Thanks for any help provided!
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    NEWBIE ALERT~What Happens to your load when Sick or Truck Breaks Down?

    One of those questions I just cant find an answer to... If Sickness or even our Truck breaking down causes a delay (or Worse?!) How is that situation handled? Thanks for your help!!!
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    Fed Ex Orientation

    Wondering if anyone out there has gone through the Fed Ex Orientation? They'd like us to come in and then sign on with them, but I have No Idea what to expect. Appreciate any advice you can give! Safety First, Jackie
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