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Last year our owner bought our Thanksgiving dinner. I thought it was a nice token of appreciation. We were in the Seattle area and found a nice little family owned restaurant, they didn't have parking but was right beside a strip mall that was closed, so we parked in it. The food was great...

First let me say I'm glad your able to get back out here, and I hope it works out for you. I have to disagree with what others have said. I'm certainly not an expert, only speaking from my experiences and understanding. Please check with both TN, and NC DOT's to get clairification. 1. FMSCA...

Looks like we'll be out. Deliver Tues in Vail, pretty far from home. I just hope we do as well as last year by staying out. Will go home if we get lucky and get a run out of CO to the midwest though.

Exactly, it's all about the mighty dollar for most of them. I know businesses are in the business to make money. I just find it sad that at most truck stops (oops, I mean travel centers), I can't even get a free $1.29 cup of coffee, that actually cost them about a quarter, when I just...

Last year stayed out for Thanksgiving. Had load picking just north of L.A. that went to Alaska. Was a true experience. Planning to be home this year though, my dad had open heart surgery earlier this year and just feel the need to be with family over the holidays. As far as Christmas, can't...

RE: You are being watched RE: post disappered We just dealt with this. We drive for an owner, he got a letter from FedEx informing him we were observed doing 61 in a 55 (in IL, who doesn't?). Owner informed us of this, so called CC she told us to talk to safety. Per saftey dept., "they no...

If you driver OTR you can take the deduction. The problem with taking the deduction as a van driver is proving the time away from home. Without a log book that is a little harder to prove. Also the percentage is different depending on if your under DOT HOS regulations. But if you are away...

Thought we were going to be in FL, but got a late offer. Now will be in TX instead. Was hoping to see kids & grandkids or get by moms, but was just in so staying out. Will be making lots of calls on Sunday, glad I have free weekends. I hope those that get home enjoy and those that don't are...

I know that sometimes taking a little one leads to the big one, been there done that. I also know that refusing a little one can also lead to a big one, been there done that. Most of the time it's just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Something to think about, all things...

Leo, I agree with what you say "in theory". The reality is, there are more things to consider in taking a run than simply the miles. We have taken short runs (one was only 43 ldd, 25 mt) and we have turned them down. We have also taken loads that didn't pay what we feel is an acceptable pay...

>Why do I get the feeling there is more to this story? > > > >Davekc >owner >22 years >PantherII >EO moderator Most likely because there is, always two sides to a story.

4333 including DH. Yes, we took. DH from north of SLC, to LA area, took to AK.

$1,100 truck payment on a $22,000 truck? Can someone tell me if this is the standard, that puts 28% for 24 mo. I know he said his credit was iffy, but this sounds like a really high rate to me.

This sounds simular to the "Payday" or "Check Advance" type loans. Take in to consideration what many of them count on, customer dependency. Joe borrows $100, pays back $120 on Fri when he gets his check, then Monday on way home realizes he doesn't have enough to make it till friday, needs...

Keep in mind not all scripts are "common". My mom has one that she can't get filled just any where. It's a special order and a lot of places don't carry it, including the local Wallie World. The little pharmacy that she can get it from has to special order it. They know her by now, so she calls...

Right now I have been using TA, Pilot or free to access internet. Can those with wifi cards give their opinion of which they like and why. Currently have 2 cell services Nextel and Cingular, so either of those would be my preference. I noticed prices are about same, more interested in...

As others have said I would check the numbers pertaining to the drivers. What's their acceptance rate, will they deadhead to get in a better area. We run a C dry box w/ lift gate for an owner, we don't do quite as well as his reefer unit (also a C), but most months it's pretty close. Both...

I set up a spred sheet this year that is based on last years numbers. It includes not only paid miles, but allows for out of route miles (I use a percentage). I also figure MPG, and current national ave. for fuel cost (this I have to change weekly in the formula). I feel that gives me a more...

My instinct would of been to retaliate, but I usually end up paying for such actions, so would of decided against that. The sensible side of me would of gotten his unit number and reported him to his company in a manner that unlike him was professional but also stern enough to let them know how...

Using the comdata to fuel is essential for your job. For a company to charge a fee to allow you to do your job for them is absurd. As we all know there are certain expenses involved in running a business. They are trying to cover the expense of having someone load the card for you. This is...