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Probably a carrier that needed trucks in Chicago, though, I must admit it seems like a strange deadhead to do. We have twice deadheaded over 1,000 miles with our carrier. But both times were to go get freight that had been offered to us. Both times, the runs paid well above our minimum rate...

Not tonight because we are driving and sleeping in shifts, but tomorrow when the sun is up in all time zones in the 48 states, we can talk if you wish. Don't feel you have to do this all yourself. There are people out there who would be happy to talk you through your first few loads and...

We have found urgent care clinics to be convenient places to get DOT physicals away from home. No appointment necessary. Payment for services due before the services are rendered.

If you have a fleet owner, is he or she able to help you learn the express centers? Can you call the fleet owners after each delivery for coaching about relocation, truck stop sites, and truck repair sites?

I shared your question with my wife and co-driver Diane, who is also an attorney. Her response, not surprisingly, was to ask a question of her own. Why would one want to use a false truck number on shipping papers and a bill of lading? What is the intent?

Congratulations! Good job!

It's amazing what people come up with. There is no end to human creativity.

I know fleet owners that got burned bad by paying fuel for drivers that turned out to abuse that aspect of the relationship, or, because they were not at stake for the fuel decisions they made, made bad business decisions regarding deadheading. With fuel prices skyocketing as they have, fuel...

It looks like a truck stop to me.

The bill number is S2910, The TRUCC Act. Here is a link to the Land Line article about it.

What were the results?

No special points made here, just thinking out loud. An acquaintance recently told me he replaced the ring gear in one of his trucks to change his rear axle ratio. The change was intended to improve the truck's fuel economy. This was a recent change and he had no new mpg numbers to report. He...

Terry's factual statement is both simple and profound. We have read over and over again, in posts made here in the Open Forum by seasoned drivers, that freight rates have held steady or declined over time, while operating expenses have increased. That much seems to be something on which most...

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It is our pleasure. For you and others who may be thinking about taking up life on the road to meet financial goals, here is a link to a story about people who live mostly on the road. As Terry mentioned, per diem is a very important topic, especially in your situation. Go to the story and...

My analysis of freight rates and fuel surcharges is not as sophistocated or detaled as some others. While the information could be extracted from our records, Diane and I have never paid close attention the load pay details (surcharge, base pay, accessorials, tolls, etc.). We look at the total...

While attending college and graduate school, I spent five summers working at camps as a counselor and director. I don't know your specific camp details but if they are anything like what I experienced, I think it is a safe bet that you will find life on the road to be tolarable at least, if not...

Greg, Just a note to say I read your post number 39. Your responses are noted. Thank you for your reply. We each made our points. The last word is yours.

Let's be careful about how we are using the word favoritism. When I said there was no favoritism at FedEx Custom Critical, it was said in the context then being discussed; namely, in loads being fairly dispatched. Specifically, I was talking about the kind of favoritism that will get a FedEx...

We have already seen a trickle in other posts. I am wondering how long it will be before Greg starts the flow about why he cannot make money at Landstar either, and how the reasons have to do with decisons the carrier makes, not with decisions he makes. Sorry, Greg. I have about hit my limit...