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Have a look at FMCSA's website specifically surrounding the rules for drivers, as well as the rules that carriers must follow in regard to their drivers. I believe it outlines what info must be obtained on a driver before they are brought into a fleet, as well as what they need to do to keep the...

Well.. in a word.. yes.. it's all in the paperwork... and between the shipper and the customs broker and the carrier, each with their own job to do, the paperwork should be a breeze, no matter what it is that is crossing.. dotted i's, crossed t's, proper forms, clearances, whatever.. If a...

I've been finding it very sluggish at times, so sluggish that I 'assume' it must be my ISP kicking out.. so I check it with some sites that normally have slower load times, and they are fine.. I pm'd my ISP.

I'm finding EO really slow at times, and stuttering, while other websites are fine at the same time.. indicating it isn't the internet connection. What changed recently? (I'm using safari).

After seeing how it *really* works, I agree with the 2 statements above. The broker is just an amazing scapegoat to blame all delays on, if there is no pressure to prove it. My bet is on it being the carrier's fault most of the time. If you look after it yourself (will Fedex really allow you to...

With all due respect Col, you do realize that is '50K a year gross to the truck', right?

How much will it cost to pay for the supervisors and trainers to train and supervise the generational welfare bums? How much will it cost to pay for the workers' comp and administration of all the paperwork? How much will be paid out in frivolous lawsuits when they injure themselves? These costs...

I thought the linked thread below was a pretty reasonable thread with some posts from pretty seasoned expediters, although the info conflicts with what you guys are saying. How do you explain that? http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/newbies-paradise-forum/45316-pay-van-o-o.html#post411602

The carrier may 'allow' you enough viable opportunities maintain a profitable business, but they don't have control over your expenses, or whether you choose to take advantage of the opportunities presented. Whether the vehicle is paid for or not, the accounting should accrue an amount in...

I was always told (by IT professionals) NOT to follow instructions to 'unsubscribe' since it was simply a way for the perp to confirm that they were in fact sending to a valid address, which could then be put on a list and sold to the skankiest bidders... which would lead to getting even MORE trash.

Well that's the thing. If people don't do accurate accounting so they can review in detail exactly what's what, they aren't going to know the answer to that. Many times a newbie will ask if they can count on an average of 1000 miles per week, and they are told they can't count on that. They...

I'm confused. You're talking about 50,000 miles in a year in a cargo van, which is basically just over 1000 miles per week (if you consider 2 weeks of vacation and a week of slowdown during Christmas), which equates to $50K gross.. and then subtracting expenses and wondering if it was worth it...

I understand that you said 'if', and that is why I also said, 'that is great IF someone knows specifically where...'. I agree that BillChaffey made a kind gesture, as did ATeam for providing the link to that specific article. I'm just saying it is also a kind gesture when members ask newbies to...

EnglishLady, I didn't see where you posted your opinion on the subject :)

Cheri, what you're not getting is that if it were 'me', I would have no expectation of my child being accommodated if it meant it would force the ENTIRE school to be forced to do/not do something they should be able to do if they want. Surely I can't be the only one to feel this way? I wouldn't...

Can you imagine what this peanut issue has undoubtedly done to the peanut industry? Entire schools banning anything that might have come into contact with peanut dust because one kid might have a bad allergy? There are even TV commercials touting the virtues of peanut free this and that. I...

That's great if someone knows specifically where to find one thing, but most people would have to go and peck and hunt for it themselves in order to tell the newbie exactly where to find it, so why on earth shouldn't a newbie take that time himself? And in so doing, he will come across millions...

I think there is something about blurring the lines between employee/contractor if a fleet owner were to offer anything like that. I wonder if OOIDA being an association has something to offer its members access to? If not, I wonder why?

You don't ask for much, do you? :D

I guess perhaps you are referring to me as one of the parents whose kids only want PB and wondering who is in charge. I'm not going to debate on here how I choose to raise my kids other than to say that I can be in charge all night and day but I can't 'make' my kids eat something they don't want...