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Hotdog: I believe the best way to learn 'the ropes' is to find an owner who will help you learn the business for a few months with the understanding that you will leave him to purchase your own truck if this is the life for you. If that is your intent then you're on your way. I suggest you...

Geo: I use #6 welder cable to connect primary battery to my auxiliary batteries in the rear of van. very flexible and cheaper than $3 per foot when I bought 4 years ago; don't remember exact price. Might be worth checking out. Terry

Welcome! We know y'all've been lurking herein so it's nice to hear from a FedEx Custom Critical hommie. We spend every bit of half or better of driving our B van during darkness. I suspect a solo tractor driver might have more daylight driving due to them getting those shorter run offers...

concur with Leo. Even without QualComm, cell phone is a great pager replacement. Don't waste money there.

>> >Thaks in advance and sorry for my bad English. > >Have a good day.:) I can't help you with your choice of company. I just want to say you need not apologize for your english; if english is your second (or more) language, you've done well

hear, hear

Lot's of variables to give you a finite answer for cargo van operation. paid and deadhead miles will vary by company as will the pay per mile. Fuel surcharges will also vary from customer to customer. Tariffs vary considerably in different areas of the country as well. I think a fair cents per...

Lot's of variables to give you a finite answer for cargo van operation. paid and deadhead miles will vary by company as will the pay per mile. Fuel surcharges will also vary from customer to customer. Tariffs vary considerably in different areas of the country as well. I think a fair cents...

>Does this also apply to a cargo van driver. Yes. So long as you are away from home long enough to require a rest. i.e. overnite. Per Diem rates vary by city to city or for specific areas of the country or Canada. these rates are for transportation workers that are not typically in one...

Typically, the expedite biz is all O/O and I know of no exceptions concerning carriers; however, there may be an owner listed in the 'free classifieds' on this site that may take you on as an employee.

I do both. Call the 800 # and ask for discounts and any special promotions in the area you wish to stay. Sometimes a deal is available for one of the Columbus area Red Roofs, for example, and none of the others. I also repeat my request to the desk clerk and, on occasion, have gotten a lesser...

>thank you i have a truck and looking for driver please >direct me thank you Click on the free classifieds field to the left of the forum field you entered to get here. follow directions from there.

A sexy woman went up to the bar in a quiet rural pub. She gestured alluringly to the bartender who approached her immediately. She seductively signaled that he should bring his face closer to hers. As he did, she gently caressed his full beard. "Are you the manager?" she asked, softly stroking...

Joe: I responded to your other post regarding FedEx Custom Critical before seeing this post indicating you already had a D truck. Check out the "FREE CLASSIFIDES" on this site you'll find drivers looking for you. Also, post a free add to find a driver.

Joe: I'm an Owner/Operator with FedEx Custom Critical so my opinion is considered biased by some. Other O/O's will tell you the same about their respective companies. My carrier keeps us as busy as we need to be, particularly during the busy times. We get paid better per mile than the...

FedEx Custom Critical vans are typically no-touch: however, more often than not we help handle non-palletized cartons from/to a loading dock. That is called "fingerprinting" and those occasions are not included in the 99% figure the companies mention. We have never been asked to handle anything...

RE: Should I look at load boards instead of signin Concur with T'HAWK, put your money on a good national company, give them your full attention until you've got the hang of expediting's pros and cons. With a good attitude and a good company, you'll be a successful as the best of those on this...

the democrats are slinging so much crap it takes two johns to fill the ticket.

> What would make me a good owner? Provide your driver all the capabilities that the carrier allows for you. i.e. independent status for the purpose of load acceptance decisions, layover location decisions, reasonable out-of-servce and deadhead to home decisions. Establish minimum standards...

Prof: No odometer or hub readings for van except odometer at the beginning/end of year for your tax info. That's one of the van operator perks, not being considered a commercial vehicle for US DOT purposes unless carrying HAZMAT where you have to use log books only. I've gotten into the...