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I recently left a career in law enforcement. My assignments included road patrol, criminal investigations and a short time as a Child Protective Services Investigator. I enjoyed being a cop and was more into service than enforcement. My philosophy was if you can't help someone, don't hurt them...

RE: Sinking Fast-Need Advice Desperately! Glen Ric I'm a newbie and and am having a few communication problems understanding my contract with my O/O but I can assure you that Panther 11 is a well oiled very efficient company. Their dispatchers and dispatch system are excellent. They will...

I just remembered one of my favorites. "A man is not complete until he is married and then he is finished".

Thanks for the response. It confirms what I suspect. My goal now is to drive for awhile, learn the business and determine if I like it enough to buy my own van or straight truck. I would like to drive for a fleet O/O for about a year if I could afford it. It anyone knows of a top-notch O/O who...

As a newbie the forum has been very helpful in answering questions and responding to concerns. I should have followed the most repeated advice, "Read the contract first, get it in writing!!!" The ad heading said "70/30 split, best pay!" The ad said, "DRIVERS NEEDED NOW! MUST QUALIFY WITH ****...

"In reality, a carrier should not have to explain anything except procedures peculiar to that company. They hired us not as trainees but because we assured them that we were competant as owners and/or professional drivers. It is now incumbant on each of us to maintain our professionalism by...

This is true. I would never use anyones utilities without permission. There are many kind folks who would allow you to plug in a small heater if you asked. I was in law enforcement 20 years and could probably plug in at a few sheriff's precincts. I think a very small electric heater would be...

I found this link on another web page about the truck driver shortage. It is a good article:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6769594/

Thanks for all the info and advice. I've got a lot to learn and this forum has been so helpful. I thought I was going to have to take a 22 hour bus ride from GA to orientation but fortunately my fleet owner is in GA for the weekend and has offered to give me a ride to Ohio. He lives near...

I am starting Monday driving a cargo van for an O/O with Panther. I am a newbie and need suggestions on what to take with me. I will pick up my van at orientation and hit the road from there on Tuesday evening. My deal with the O/O is 70/30, I pay fuel, tolls and a weekly insurance deduction of...

I didn't know that women have such a difficult time. If I was her I sure wouldn't take it "sitting down". A little "dry" humor there or is it "wet" humor? I always thought women went to the restroom together to talk about how wonderful their men are.

Hi preacher, I'm new to EO and trying to get into the business. I appreciate your posts. EO is the best industry related web page I've ever seen. It's like a free education, everyone shares the good, the bad, and the ugly. Reading EO is like sitting in a big truck stop and getting advice one on...

I stopped by the Rex Allen museum in Willcox Arizona a few weeks ago and met a fine gentleman cowboy and retired Sheriff R. Lewis Bowman. Mr. Bowman has written a book titled "Bumfuzzled" which contains many cowboy sayings and homolies. He says that "Bumfuzzled" means confused; assembled without...

My pastor has told me several things that I will always remember: (1) If you don't meet the devil every now and then it means you are traveling in the same direction. (2) We live life looking forward but understand it looking backward (3) What comes out of a man's mouth reveals what is in his...

You might want to check with American Vans in Danielsville, GA. They have been converting vans for at least 20 years and are one of the best conversion companies left. I'm not sure what their capabilities are now as far as outfitting a cargo van. I'm sure they can help or refer you to a company...

I'm considering driving a Cargo Van (E350) for an O/O with Conway Now. Conway is not recruiting new owner operators with cargo vans presently but O/Os are recruiting drivers. Much of what I read is discouraging about cargo vans and income potential. If I stay on the road at least 4 to 5 weeks...

Does anyone know how long it might take to get a Class B CDL with Hazmat in Georgia? The GA DMVS web site indicates that a driver should apply for a CDL 60 to 90 days prior to beginning CDL driving. Can anyone tell me how long it took to get their GA CDL? My impression was that you can walk in...