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Well Oldtimer I sure hope you know what you are doing by talking about all your little tricks on this open forum.I wouldnt for a moment think that your company does not moniter these postings.Your installation of a on/off switch could be a violation of your contract. The co may look the other...

we just turned down a load requiring 190 mi to the pick up. Load would then pay 160 loaded mi.Do all co charge this to your refusal rate? I have heard Truck stop gossip that some co only chg w/refusal if DH is more thn 50% of paid miles

Companys that quote a weekly gross for 45 hours,have a way of showing that the extra 5 hours were figured at the overtime rate.What they are saying is they will then pay any thing over 45 hrs at the time and a half rate.Nothing illeagl here,its just a very old practice used by hourly employers.

Has FECC explained their policy of no van over five years old.This is figured from the date of manufacter. I understand this can be extended by a year if the van is taken to Green Oh for an inspection.If you are OK with this,buying used is a good way to find out if you like this business.

Winston Churchill once said."Democracy is a very bad form of goverment.But all of the others are so much worse" I feel much the same about FECC.We have been with them for 16 years.From time to time recruters from other companys have approached us about switching.Whenever they try to compare...

The Tundra unit looks like it operates like the same as a Dura Therm. Bentz installed about 3 of them before drivers reported that they would wake up in the middle of the night sweating.This was of course while operating on Batteries (3 Deep Cycle I belive).Units would preform perfectly when...

Kentucky is another state requiring vans to cross the scales.They rarely enforce it.They dont require logs to the best of my understanding.States are free to place more stringent regulations on trucks than the federal regulations,but not less.

Both Dale and Steve have had their good nights and their bad nights.On balance,they both offer informative,entertainment.I trust and hope Steve will continue to have the success that the Bozo built up over the years. What about the new weekend guy?(Bubba Bo), he sounds like a HOOT.A real sense...

This was not a forced retirement.His doctor gave him papers for total disability.Then according to YODA (longtime friend on/off air)When the "suits" at clear channel were presented with the idea of the Boze being on a limited number of nights they cited that it would be too expensive.Anyway he...

You cant beat BENTZ TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS of Ft.Wayne In.for expediter sleepers.They are built so well that I kept my first one and transfered it to my new truck.I am sure it would have served well on my third,but I got a bigger one this time.(84")If there has been any down side,it is that on...

Its just my opinion, but I would only co with a C unit if you intend to team drive. C trucks must keep a log on all runs.Vans only log when carring Hazmat. The new Hours of service severly limit the potential of a solo driver.I have had 4 years in a van and 11 years in a C. I would go back to a...

Funny you should mention 24/7 service advertised in the dealer book.Just this day I had my check engine light come on.At the same time,the exhaust brake stopped working.The Diagnostic codes showed a problem with the ECU. So I went by the closest dealer showing 24/7.Being sat I thought this would...

Not all FJ locations have access to DSL lines,making connections slower.Also where you park affects service.Driving around with your sniffer on can help find the best location.If you think FJ is bad just try the Trucknet system at Pilot,Rip Griffin, Loves etc. The good news is that all WiFi...

My first recruter with FECC (then Roberts exp) suggested that I get a used truck,about 2 yr old first to be sure I would like the business.I took his advise,and found I loved the business.I have found FECC to be very honest in introducing you to the Co.As long as you ask the right questions.IE...

I want to second that emotion,George. Mcord #1 in the Expeditors HOF.

You have chosen the path to Cdl I would have taken. These Community colleges seem to a better job than the rip-off 4 to 6 week private schools. If Your school is any thing like the Fox Valley Vocational school in WI.,you are much better off. As to the 80 mi comute, its well worth it to follow...

Have you noticed the expanded low carb menu at FJ.They now have about 9 Dinners and/or Breakfast,all with fewer than 13 carbs.Most come with soup and salad bar.I think they are to be commended for giving us these choices. It remains to be seen if there are enough people who are serious about...

Servitude is not necessarly a bad thing.If both partys know exactly whats expected in the begining(In writing)It can be a win win for both.If I onwed a fleet of trucks,I would be racking my brain with ideas on how to fill those seats with reliable drivers.That truck cant make money for anyone...

WELCOME MSAWICKI... You may want to read the thread on my M2. You will find it under Truck Talk With heading"M2 Problems"We have experienced many of the same frustrations your owner has.Parts must filter through Detroit Diesel locations,causing mixups and delays.This was supposed to be...

Tony dont underestimate what the Govt will dream up next.The only thing that seems to be safe from excesss regulations and rules are the vehicles and property of congressmen themselves.They vote themselves exemptions from everything.