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Typically, The drivers that require a US Gov't security clearance will have a proven track record with the carrier before they would be offered such work. I know of no way for a civilian to get a Contractor's Clearance without a need for that clearance. If you aren't on with the carrier, you...

A lot of solo owner/operators earn a decent living in a straight truck, but you are asking an impossible to answer question. Only you can determine the operating cost of your vehicle and your carrier is the best source of information on your gross earning prospects. We trust that you have...

I shoulda said. I got the Michelin blades at Wal-Mart. The Slush Busters are an internet item.

FANtastic vents. Get yourself two of these beauties, One with a thermostaticaly controlled on/off and the other just a passive vent. you'll get great air flow that'll keep you comfortable

I hope she was by the book and couldn't forecast the lack of time needed to complete the run legally and informed the supervisor accordingly. This will be a good case study for the FMCSA but will probably be buried after the driver is let go.

From FedEx.com comes the following information on T-Val, or Temperature validation. Service Info Temp-Assure ValidatedSM FedEx Custom Critical offers a validated surface solution for temperature-sensitive shipments. Temp-Assure Validated features: Standard Operating Procedures and a...

Cheri I 'spect the "in" crowd are all of the 17+ people that Dieseldiva has rated as a "terrible" forum member.

Slush Busters during the winter and the Michelin wipers for year-roud use are my new preference. The wipers cling to the contour of the windshield better than any others I've used, including when I've used those spring gadgets. Their low profile with the Slush Busters have kept my view clear...

I hear your message. Pehaps I should clarify. Many times we are dispatched on an estimated weight. If I get to the shipper and find that my 2300 pound cargo van load has grown to 2700 pounds, or in one case 4200 pounds. I'm refusing the load at the dock with a legitimate reason. Similarly...

All new and aspiring expediters would be wise to pay very close attention to the content of Turtle's post. We have been preaching these thoughts at each of the ExpediterWorkshops held throughout the country. We tell folks that when they enter this line of work, they are not just buying a truck...

What Greg said. Additionally, for the purpose of the AL regs, I start my on duty period effective when I accept a run offer that takes me to or through AL. Everything before that is off duty. Common sense applies here, as you can't be expected to resurrect the past seven days when you were...

As a general rule, I don't think that you can say one is better than the other. Different carriers have different tariffs, different deadhead pay and means of deadhead payment, differents FSC computaion methods, different accesorial payments and different charge backs for things like TriPak or...

We've had a dozen+ randoms between us in 18+ years and not once during a load. They seem to always come up after an all nighter and we're trying to sleep when the call comes in. Truely random tests would occur 24/7 regardless of the activity of the testee.

Highwaystar: Please report to the nearest clinic and give up a stool, urine and semen sample...or, you can just leave your shorts if you're in a hurry.

Firstly, cargo weight capacity is suitable for a 2000 - 2500 pound "B" load in each of the vans you mentioned. The biggest variable in each instance is the amount of weight the owner adds to the van for creature comfort and cargo containment. The cube van is capable of the most sleeper room...

Suds: The stars are a reflection of your total ratings given to you by other members. You may rate a member by clicking on their stars which takes you to their public profile page whree you click on the stars again. You rate a person based on your opinion as to their value to the forum. Rating...

How 'bout 470 at 21:56 EST

Roadee: I've been thinking about the opportunity you have asked about. You say you can earn 73 cents plus FSC, minus fuel cost. and 102 cents plus FSC, minus fuel costs, a difference of 29 cents per loaded mile. A solo in a straight truck might realisticaly have 70,000 loaded miles in a...

Turtle shared a list of his favorite oxymorons on another thread that discussed the expiration of a "permanant" resident card. I've enjoyed a good oxymoron since first hearing George Carlin discuss Jumbo Shrimp and Boned Ham. Here's a link to an amusing site called OxymoronList.com Their top...

Roadee; It seems obvious that you are looking for a job, something each of us needs. Expediting as an owner/operator is not a job, it's a business! You'll have to know the intricacies of running a small business as well as driving a truck to become a successful expedter business owner...