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Not sure what the team made (is it owners or drivers under contract w/owner), but the truck generated a total revenue of $8910 making an average of $1.70 per mile - all miles. But revenue is just the starting number...what did it cost to run those runs? Without factoring costs/expenses, you...

when quickly looking at the qc to get your info, Menominee, WI and Menominee, MI look very simular. lucky for me they're only about 60 miles apart and when the load is coming from charlotte (1000+ Mi), it wasn't really out of the way either. Just felt really silly.

RLENT, when I read that line I couldn't believe they would have that line so early in the bill. I would of thought they would of buried much deeper. I think that was when I said to myself enough and decided to write my representatives. I downloaded it around 1 or 2 in the morning and sent the...

Broke, Broken or Breaking????? Good question, I’m not sure which stage we are at, but certainly one of them applies, I‘m leaning towards broken but am hopeful it‘s only breaking. I know I have had enough, and I let my representatives in DC know that. I don't think we need to vote all of them...

Speaking of conspiricacies...I have been scratching my head for days trying to figure this one out. Put aside how I feel about the bail out, put aside my political opinions, just one very puzzling question...Since when has Palosi, Reid, Frank, Kerry, or Obama ever agreed with GW or supported...

David, I'm glad you were one of the ethical Mortgage Brokers, but not all were. When I was looking to buy around that time I was told several things that as I look back now I am so thankful for my stuborness. I was told that I qualified for a loan that was about double what I wanted. When I...

I sent a letter via email over the weekend to both my Senators and my Rep. I also sent one to Sen McCain. I also told them that it was the first time I was upset enough that I felt the need to contact them. I informed them that I thought this very well may be the defining moment on our...

How about the TA in Limon, CO. I won't even get fuel there because of how disgusting the showers where. My co driver opened the door and there was nasty water in the sink, when she said something they just casually stated it was where the shower in the next room backed up in it and it would go...

Just a couple things to remember. We were all new at one time to this industry, and most struggle with backing in the beginning. As stated before, just get out and spot for them, it will be appreciated by most. On the issue of being responsible, the one holding the steering wheel is the...

OVM, I agree that the vast majority of drivers would take the load. The reason I asked, I was wondering just where a driver choosing to strike draws the line. Most of us on here drive expedited freight, the concept is that it has to get there and get there now. So I'm just wondering (for...

Just curious of those who are sitting out today in support of the strike, would you have taken the load we are on? It is disaster relief for flood victims, it picked up late last night to deliver today. We were not shutting down today anyway, but even if we had made that decision, in good...

WARNING - LONG POST! The short answer for me is no, not as it stands right now. What I would need to know is, what is the strikes purpose (what do you want as an end result), and who can bring this result? If it is fuel price that is the issue, then who can "fix" them? The government, who...

When I first started driving years ago, it was as a solo female. I had lots of advice from experienced drivers and it did help to ease some of my concerns. Seatbelt through the door or chain, anything to make it more difficult to enter the truck even if someone breaks the window. Take some...

If I understood the article correctly, this is simply new technology on the envirotainers. Using a small compressor in lieu of dry ice, eliminating FCC from having to purchase the ice, purchase batteries for the container, pay the driver for these addition stops, and now can reduce some of the...

SWEEEEET!!! Glad you got one going home. Be carefully and enjoy time off and family. We deliver in Chicago area Mon morning, close enough to go home from there (Columbus, OH).

RE: Top 5 things you can do to make money with FED My opinion for anyone that may care. Background in industry: almost 13 yrs w/ CDL A, driven E units down to A units, driven for big companies and small. I injured my back and dispatched for about 3 yrs, before coming back on the road...

Thanks for the post. It was very touching. I always seem to feel a bit of shame when I get so caught up in my daily issues that I forget to be thankful for my many blessings. I strongly believe in angels, that is why I use the avitar and signature I do. There have been so many times that I...

As I said, it was a true adventure. When we got to Whitehorse, Yukon the Scale Master pulled us in and suggested we shut down in town for the night. The temp was -30 F (actual, not wind chill) and informed us there was nothing that would be open for 200 miles, wouldn't be much traffic and if...

RE: I agree with Greg that our tax system is a big problem. If we don't go with the "fair tax" plan, at least a flat rate tax. But wait, then the government would have to get rid of 90% of the IRS or dissolve it entirely. We can (and should) blame the government for hundreds of problems, on...

There are so many things I am thankful for, one is Thanksgiving Day. I get so wrapped up in the little annoyances of life, that I often forget to take the time to be thankful. I could go on and on, but I am most thankful for the Lord, his protective hand over me and all the blessings he gives...