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EddieMunster; It is not uncommon for owner operators (independent contractors) to acquire and use their own authority while leased onto a carrier. Having your own authority would allow you to find your own load(s), invoice your customer(s) for that or those load(s), collect the payment for...

Backwoodsman; I believe that Try Hours Expediting has lease to purchase or own. Call them at 1-419-866-5760. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter:) :) :)

Jimbo; I suggest calling Transport Insurance Agency (TIA). They advertise on EO on the front page. In all my years in the industry, no one takes better care of their customers. Again, you can get their number and info from thgeir banner on the home page of EO. Ask for Lynette. She will help...

Logs are required of all drivers operating vehicles with GVW of more than 10,000 lbs. Vehicles under 10,001 lb transporting placardable amounts of hazardous materials are also required to log. The exemption from logging is the 100 airmile radius rule - vehicle must not exceed 100 air miles, but...

Raceman; We are on the same page. I do "customize" each orientation I do to fit the driver's individual needs. It helps that I do "one-on-one" orientations here as opposed to the "40 in, 40 out" done at some trucking companies. Sitting with a driver one-on-one, I can easily assess his or her...

Oreintation is required to provide relevant training to ALL drivers. When a driver operates a vehicle with a company's signs on it, THAT COMPANY is responsible for the operation of that vehicle and providing training to the vehicle driver. Should the driver have an accident our society...

RogueRunner; I would suggest that you contact the various expedite companies to obtain information on each company's requirements, areas of operations and pay. On the home page of ExpeditersOnline you will find "banners" on the right side of the screen. Click on the banner and you will be...

Most INSURANCE COMPANIES persuade the Carriers (Trucking Company) to adopt certain driver hiring criteria. Most carriers will expect you to have at least 1 year driving experience in the type of vehicle you intend to operate. At Premium Transportation Logistics, our driver hiring criteria is...

Enforcer; I'll put on my Safety Director hat and attempt to provide you a good response to your questions. A CDL Permit driver must have a licensed CDL driver (of the same license type) with them when operating the commercial motor vehicle. Since the licensed driver can only drive 11 hours...

Shade Tree; Depending on the size of you vehicle, and your base city, perhaps Premium Transportation Logistics would be a good place to call home. The three state (and the states that immediately surround them) area is the primary area of operation for cargo vans and straight trucks. Tractors...