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It seems when freight is moving hard, folks seem to want to go to the ballgames, take the kids on vacation, go fishing, or, whatever reason they can find to take a break. When freight is slow, they're all out there looking across the truckstop parking lot wondering was hap'nin. Betcha a donut...

Tony: Lets take care of the nay sayers concerning the golf balls first. At a usual cost of around $0, you cant beat the price. There is no noise at all. Golf balls work the same way to balance as any of the other "material" you may choose to purchase(go to the light spot) If in question...

I'd say the school you are looking for is HK University. (The School of "Hard Knocks") Try making some notes on the walls of your box when you load your truck as to where to position the freight. You'll have to spend the seven bucks with mr. cat to check the axle weights until you learn your...

ATEAM: Seems to me we could splain this expediting till we're blue in the face, and you'll "still wana try it for the lifestyle". I'd say, you should just jump in there with both feet, and, go for it. I feel you read the post about just checking into a motel @ $50, and getting a load offer...

Don't understand why you'd even consider it???? Want to go on vacation? Get a camper and go.

Tony: Save yourself a few bucks and use some old shag golf balls I put six balls in each 22 inch tire when I purchase them works wunnerful.

Joker: I'd sure like to know who you insure with if, it's for 48 states.

PAY PER BACK: Your reply begs the question. Are you paying the 134 and change for non- trucking liability?? Or, are you paying that amount for trucking liability and cargo insurance? Sure wish you'''d clarify that point.

When with in a drive from Sikeston, MO don't miss Lamberts, home of the "throwed rolls". A menue from a to z, and youse big boys will really like the portions.

Rich: It's not only fedup that find 99% preventable. Most times the only way you get a non-preventable, is to be home in you're nice warm bed. But then you may have another accident. I was with another carrier a few years ago and when stopped at a toll booth in Illinois a German tourist...

very serious back taxes!!!!!

Weave I very, very seldom idle. The only exception is the very hot, dog days of summer, high noon sleepy time. I use one of those 12 volt, plug in, sleep on bunk warmers bill mentioned. Have kept warm to 17 below. Only problem then is, it's touch and go get'in the truck started when that...

Yep, off the subject, but, not too far. Back to the subject, I am going to add to my fleet in early ot three. It will be a flat floor freightliner c/o with a 30 ft curtainside. I will be able to have a large double bunk camper, and still keep to the 40 foot requirement that most states have...

I'd be there tonite, but, need someone to splain to me HOW to get there. Thanks

Yes, you can be a "part time" expediter. However, when you are sitting at home, or, off duty, you must understand that deductions such as insurance, satellite equipment lease, etc. will continue. Also, most of the companys frown on having assets sitting around they can't use and might make it...

It's interesting to see this issue rear it's head now. About a year ago I made a post here, asking if there were any interested partys wanting to be more independent in this business. My idea was to "select" what the odds would prove to be "the cream of the crop" and begin a cooperative...

I worked with the old autoquick for a while after my farmall got "too old" to run for fedup. Sounds like about the same deal. But, when they hit you with a load at 1800 that picks up in Columbus, and delivers in Akron and pays $86 watcha gonna do?? Probably, turn it down! and, after you've...

Mr. Road Dog Let me suggest to you, that, you have not lived "boredom" until there is "no freight" (or whatever else is going on) and you sit in a wunnerful location without facilities, in 90+ degree heat for 2-3 days, waiting for that carrot.

Frank: Just think what you're record month woulda been at 100% insteada 60%. I'd still recommend you go out the door and not look back. But, get all in order while you are running hard. When the next slowdown starts you're ready to rock and roll. You...

It's been a couple years now. When I read in Trucking times the fedex/ af deal was made, I cut the cord from mother fedex the next month. could already feel the effects of selling that cheaper 2 day stuff. Like Shaker says, do your own thing, I've never been happier in this business.