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I've done it twice now. The first just wanted to drive. Period. That was it. He didn't want to know about the paper work, how to secure the freight, how to run the GPS, who to approach for loading and unloading, none of that. NOTTA! Therefore I got very little sleep, beyond layovers, and the few...

I'm seeing the same thing, some decent runs, only to be backed by 300-500 miles of DH to get to a "service center", then DH to the pick up, maybe another 150 miles. Seems there is no relief in sight. The way it is going the government will owe me money at the end of this year thanks to write...

My shortest run, would have to be plural! RUNS. On New Years Day, 2005. I made 5 runs for a total of 7.5 miles(1.5 miles each), from the Batavia transmission manufacturing facility, to a warehouse facility. Each run paid $110.00 for a total, of course, of $550.00. It, however, took me 12 hrs to...

I don't know what all the Hooyaa is about in regards to Con-Way-Now's FSC practices. I run a "D" unit, with a co-driver. Every load offer I receive, I get $1.21 per mile + a FSC of $.18 for the week beginning April 9th. Last week, the week ending April 8th, I got my $1.21 per mile + $.17 per...

O.K. so everybody wants to put in their 2 cents worth. Well all I have is one, but I'll give it to you anyway. I got my start here at EO thanks to my boss, he being an honest man, directed me somewhere that I could get information to better myself, or so he believed. I learned alot here...

SO GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!! Plain and simple....VOTE WITH YOUR FEET (or your tires). Pilot has been screwing the "little" guy since their time began and will continue to do so until they can't compete anymore. It's just like the government, "Let the government continue to erode your rights and...

As I passed around the great City that we all know as our nations Capital. I peered through my windshield at what seemed to be a never ending river of brake lights, that were aglow with the crimson beauty that as a child I associated with the light that led Santa around the world to deliver his...

Well it seems to me that there aren't any Tri-State drivers or O/O's that visit this web site, unfortunately. I have so far been mostly pleased. They keep me running for the most part, usually sitting only a few hours, unless a weekend happens. I think you all know what I mean. They have...

Have the front wheels been removed lately? If so, an inexperienced, or for that matter, an experienced, tire shop employee may have bent your centering tabs on your wheel hub. Causing what may seem to be a vibration, or a "hop" Are you sure it is in the front end? A u-joint in the drive line...

I own a FL80. Wait let me re-phrase that. The finance company owns a FL80 that I lease. This FL80 has a 35,000 lb gvwr, although with a single axel it can only scale out at 33,000 lbs. per state laws, of the states that I run in. I don't believe there are any states that allow a single axel...

So the question arises. Can I have a co-driver, not related, working with me, that I pay a percentage of the gross of the truck to, without with-holding any taxes? Or am I responsible for a portion of his taxes?

Son, a man who takes all the work he can >get,gets all the work he can take. Think about it! > > >Dieseldoctor True so True! Not only do you continue your cash flow, but, you also keep your mind busy to a point, and it may just be enough to keep it off of that particular "slow" period. I do...

I guess crossing your fingers just doesn't work anymore, oh shucks. Anyway, it took an additional 36 hours above and beyond the estimated, to finish the transformation, due to missing parts in the rebuild kit, and the mechanic forgot to order the larger pilot bushing that he needed, which, by...

There is a NEW Petro Truck Stop on I90E exit 41 on the New York Thruway.It's 3 months old, very clean, very friendly service, a DR. and chiropractor on site, a barber shop, cb shop, a lounge with computers and free internet access, a large game room, VERY CLEAN SHOWERS with "Full Sized Towels, &...

Well it finally happened, expensive breakdown #1. Driving under load somewhere between Saracuse, and Rochester, NY on I-90, coming off of the travel plaza, on a Sunday night, my co-driver, shifting from 5th into 6th found nothing. As he said it felt like the gear was there, but there was...

Just a little story and tip for "us" "newbies", The other day I had the pleasure of driving through some of the beautiful winter weather that the north east has to offer. Yup, freezing rain. I had picked up a load at 1800 that would drop the next morning at 0600. I put a paddle lock on my door...

Don't know for sure about co-pilot vs. garmin.....I haven't seen what co-pilot has to offer. I would assume that co-pilot probably is geared a little more toward truck drivers, although the gps does have truck routing. Go to your local rent to own place down the street, rent one for a month,(for...

Although using a laptop for routing could prevent the purchase of a GPS unit, I would suggest the purchase of the Garmin 2620. About $1,100.00. Yes, it is a healthy price to pay for routing "software", but consider that your laptop is not made to be used in a truck, sitting on a stand, the floor...

White Glove is a "higher" class of expedited service offered by Fed-ex custom critical. It is a premium service which often involves things such as lift gate delivery, temperature controled tranport, things like that. It also brings a premium price to the truck as far as pay is concerned. I do...

I have a cat 3126 with about 210k on it. I have had it only for a short period, about 20k mi. It is a 2003 FL80. So far so good. I unfortunately am unfamiliar with the valve problems with these engines. If someone could please fill me in on them, it would be greatly appreciated! When I asked a...