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    I need an attorney!

    Good afternoon all! I don't want to go into the whole story here because it is lengthy. I discovered through FedEx Custom Critical when I tried to get into their White Glove that a "Preventable" had been placed on my record by a company I used to work for called Forward Air. It appears this has...
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    Should I hang in there or move on to another Carrier

    You are obviously a man that looks for the negatives in life. Simple questions is all I inserted nothing more. Not a big Whaaaa! on my part for sure. I am retired from John Deere after spending 30 years and 4 months there. This is a way to make extra money and keep working since I am so young. I...
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    Owners paying the 60/40 split.

    As far as I'm concerned Dave "no disrespect intended" anyone expecting a driver to "live" in their truck 24/7 for only 41,000 a year is a greedy individual. You give me 41,000 a year, I give you the keys to your truck back. "Any" driver with experience can find that kind of money right at home...
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    HOW do big rig drivers do it?

    These drivers are unexcusabley self centered reckless that have no care for anyone else on the road but themselves. One night I was out driving doubles for a company called R&L Carriers, it was slick as all get out, and the "responsible" drivers had pulled up to around 40mph like you did the...
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    Should I hang in there or move on to another Carrier

    Good afternoon! I need some suggestions please. My wife and I started in this Expediting business out on the road December 2nd 2011 with a small company called Try Hours. I'm not going to bad mouth this company this is not my purpose. They told us when we came in December that both December and...
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    Job Search

    Thanks Cindy and Charlie. I think we are on the right path. Maybe we'll see you guys around sometime. Mark & Narcissa
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    Job Search

    Ok guys I have made contact with several contacts today via email with Panther and Expediter Services being a couple of them. I feel like I'm on the right track and I'm sure that I will be able to make a solid decision with all the good councel I recieved on this site. Thanks
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    Job Search

    I do appreciate all the positive input. Great ideas from everyone thanks so much. Will ask to talk to team drivers whomever we are thinking about working for. I like this web site. I don't feel like my wife and I are going into this blind. Thanks again! Mark & Narcissa
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    Job Search

    My wife and I are currently looking to hire on as Team drivers for a company willing to hire new people into the world of Exediting. We want to drive Straight truck. I have 4.5 years experience as a driver with local companies and am currently working with USF Holland. My wife on the other hand...
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    Best companies to be leased on with.

    We are not on the road as of yet. My wife and I are going out as a team. Our kids are raised, we are mid 50's, and we want to make as much money hauling freight as we can in a straight truck. The issue is what kind of straight truck is smart for the beginner, or in general? I read your post and...
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