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One of the most memorable of the year was the eight hours I spent sharing pizza with federal agents while they cleaned out some Pakistani guy's house, confiscating knock-off handbags and watches. When they finally finished sorting, they then boxed it and loaded the evidence on my truck to be...

It's a sort of class warfare, but it's really a farce.

They're also good for a free ride to dinner when your "hours" are up.:D

Very true. Have you ever seen Midwest Expediting (sister to All-Types) on the road? Their logo has an uncanny resemblance to Tri-State's.

The difference is simple. One is a star, and the other is a shark.:D Landshark is also a beer, a Transformer, and a nickname for the Porshe 928.

haha. I agree.

Sounds like something sitting behind the wheel in his van is ready to be replaced as well.

There are already a couple threads (at least) about them on here already. I will tell you this: John Clark may very well be the hardest working guy in this business. Great company.

It is also driven by supply and demand. You may see a van's fsc foundering where straights and tractors have no problem. I agree with Leo and others. The total rate is what matters. However, I understand that a driver for an owner who is on a percentage, might respond differently, according...

I would say it's the driver's responsibility to pick up the vehicle, as well as drop it back when done. However, it basically comes down to how either indispensable or expendable the driver is, as well as how bad the driver wants a job.

....if used in interstate commerce.

lol :D:D:D

I stand corrected on this. Back when I still drove a non-CDL straight truck, we were still a Florida inTRA-state carrier, so I was never required to have one. At least not until I got my CDL.

It's amazing how many "don't wannas" keep someone from having real success. People who don't wanna: -Go to NYC -Hand Load -Debris removal -blanket wrap -gather up some parts and put it in a box yourself -Go to the northeast -Go to the northwest -Go to the southwest -Go to the southeast -Go...

Tony, You might want to read some of the current threads concerning cargo vans. If your current game plan of going home after sitting a couple of days doesn't seem to be working, you might try a different game plan once you're on the road, especially if it's tough to get out in the first place.

You are absolutely correct. The issue is not with one ton trucks or even the trailer. When your combination weight hits 26001, you need a CDL-A, cuz it bends in the middle. A CDL requires a med card.

DOT inspectors are only looking for a medical as it relates to a CDL. A 1 ton pickup w/ a trailer requires a medical card only because you must have a Class A to drive anything with either 26001+ GVW or GCW. If your combination weight is is 26000 or below, no special license or card is...

Cubes have at least 35 gallon. The one I still own has a 55 gal tank. Mine gets between 9.5 and 11. It just depends how you run. It also depends what kind of rate you're getting. They don't carry any more weight than a van, but they can carry volume. We don't move much automotive stuff, so...

I PMed you some info.

Absolutely. I'm sure there are people on here who have done it. The big thing to watch is the placement of the existing axle and the overall wheelbase. That will tell you if an extra axle will work well.