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Recently I noticed a huge increase in the number of small, unknown carriers pulling UPS 53 footers and pups. Did UPS negotiate some concessions from the Teamsters concerning road drivers and outside carriers? Has anyone else noticed this?

So long my old friend. Today you are being replaced by a newer, smaller, more advanced model. You've been with my current van since May, 2004. Costing me just over $18,000 for your companionship. That $18,000 could have bought me 5,000 gallons of gasoline. Oh the places I could have gone...

No phone, no pool, no pets. I ain't go no internet. Last night I discovered I had no phone service. I tried calling home and got a recorded message from Verizon stating that I would be connected with an outside carrier to complete a long distance call, either collect or with a credit card. I...

Yesterday morning I delivered in Rochester Hills, had breakfast and got a load offer picking up in Toledo about 85 miles away. 2½ hours later I arrived at the pickup on the west side of Toledo. I-75 was packed with ice, traffic and wrecks. South of downtown the left lane wasn't even plowed...

WARNING: The following weather alert for the state of North Dakota contains words that some members may find objectionable. If you are one of these members, please don't click on the link below. If an occasional efinheimer doesn't bother you, enjoy. North Dakota Weather Alert! - YouTube

I met an expediter today with a 2010 Chevy Express. He claimed to have a 5 year bumper to bumper, no mileage limit, free towing with a $100 deductible through Chrysler. Initial cost was $1000. He explained that it was much better deal than other extended warranties because it was offered...

I've been feeling guilty lately. Being Catholic, guilt comes naturally. At first I thought it was due to the law suit against Panther, me profiting at the expense of my carrier, my partner. The guilt seems to run deeper than just that. It seems to emanate from the very core of my profession...

I received notice by mail this week that I am included in a class action lawsuit, Eubanks v. Panther II Transportation Inc. If you were leased to Panther as an O/O between December 13, 1996 and September 6, 2013, you may be eligible for a payment from this class action settlement...

Today I picked up an air freight shipment from FedEx Heavy Weight at O'Hare. Irving Park Road has been rerouted and the road into the air freight terminals has also been drastically changed. I'm glad I did this by the light of day. It looks like a new runway is being built or maybe someone...

"Embrace the stupidity" a line coined by Turtle in this thread: http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/newbies-paradise-forum/53398-what-they-left-out-panther-manual-orientation.html. Embrace the stupidity describes standard operating procedure at Panther. Thursday I accepted a load that had...

Chinese air freight handlers have finally unionized. This move could spread to China's other industries increasing wages and reducing quality and efficiency. China Air-Freight Handlers at Guangzhou Airport - No Care Policy? - YouTube

I've been waiting at a shipper since 17:55 yesterday to get authorization from the customer for a dry run. The freight was scheduled for pick up at 21:00, but was "ready now". It was indeed ready when I arrived, all 67 inches in height. I asked the shipper if it could be laid down to fit...

Happy Anniversary Willis! Willis' 5 year anniversary was last Saturday. Sorry I'm late with this. I just don't know where the time went. Wow, 5 years and not a single post. Lots of peeking but no posting.

This morning I woke up and noticed I was sharing the truck stop parking lot with another van. I didn't recognize the vans graphics at first. I thought it was one of those ice cream vans that ply neighborhood streets broadcasting obnoxious music through a P/A system. The QC unit on the roof...

This morning at 11:17 I received a truck specific QC message. I wasn't sleeping, I was driving to a pickup. I quick glanced at the message and saw it was a REQUEST FOR PRO PAPERWORK and read no further. On the way to the shipper I wondered what paperwork could possibly be missing. I closed...

1. What were you doing at 08:14 E.D.T. this morning? a. Lying in the dark in a vegetative state. b. Engaged in Rapid Eye Movement. c. Sleeping. d. All of the above. 2. What were you doing at 08:15 E.D.T. this morning? a. Searching for your glasses. b...

Today is payday and I am unable to transfer funds from my Comdata account into my checking account. When I punch in my Comdata account number the nice female voice says she doesn't understand my request. I have tried several times and get the same response. Anyone else having problems with...

Last night at 23:45 I turned down a 993 mile load. The dispatcher was in shock. He said: "but this is a 1000 mile load." Then he said: " If you are afraid it will swap, I can assure you it won't!" I wasn't about to argue with him. I told him I wasn't interested and thanked him for the...

It happened twice today. Maybe six hours apart, two different people told me to have a nice day. The first person to tell me to have a nice day was a dispatcher. He called and offered me a load. The mileage seemed to be a bit shy. I was at my computer so I punched it up on PCMiler. 30...

The other day I stopped for fuel at the Flying J in Gretna. I was so impressed with the shiny new trash cans, all done up in the "J" colors, with the Flying J logo, that I couldn't wait to throw some trash in one. Unfortunately I had no trash in my van. I threw it all out the window while...