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Terry and Rene; You can be assured that HotFr8Recruiter already has materials as suggested together for attendees of the show. Look forward to seeing you both. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter:)

The 2007 Expedite Expo is right around the corner. There are so many really neat things scheduled for this year - the tricked out truck giveaway, the chrome shop mafia, I believe Joey Holiday, the workshops and many vendors. It will be here sooner than you think. What could the carrier...

RTS0073; The regs now stipulate that carriers request controlled substance testing and alcohol records for three years. Carriers you apply to will request such information from your previous employers. The forms sent to the previous employers will ask them to verify your dates of employment...

RTS0073; Bad news, you cannot legally operate a CMV for upto (most likely) 3 years. If the carrier you drove for at the time of the failed random had a return to work policy, you may have been able to stay with that carrier for the "return to work" and "follow-up" testing period, following the...

RE: I Would like to drive locally for michigan(ext Kellmellus; I would suggest that you contact air freight companies near one of the major airports in Michigan to inquire about doing strictly local/Intra-state runs. These types of companies are most likely to have the type of work you are...

Zoli and others; Drivers, employees, owner-operators, dispatchers, recruiters, the french frying legion at McDonalds, the mechanic that repairs cars, or the fleet owner of vehicles - all of these people are like "presents" - the wrapping can be beautiful and from all outward appearances be...

Phil; Great post - great question. Though I do not really use my CDL, I decided to renew my CDL and Hazmat endorsement here in Ohio. I really wanted to understand what the drivers go through to maintain the hazmat endorsement. I received a letter from OH BMV stating that I would need to make...

RayJay; I think it is important to look at driving for, and applying to a few of the expedite companies. Do your homework on the companies just as you would if you were an owner-operator. Look at everything about the companies and find the one that suits you best. By applying to a few...

My opinion on logging for vans: *You must log any runs where you transport 'PLACARDABLE" quantities of a hazardous material. *You must log for any trip entering the state of Alabama - it is their state law - they WILL put you Out of Service (just like CMV's) for lack of a log book. The...

Phil and Diane; Those were two "serious" runs! Great job. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter

Experienced Expediters and Newbies; What was the most unexpected delay or problem that you encountered when you entered the Expedited Industry? IRP Plates?, Driver's License? Other??? Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter :D :D :D

T-Bird; The correct answer to your original question is that it is both a DOT regulation and also a company policy. DOT regs state that you must have written authorization for a rider from the carrier you are leased onto. The carriers are limited to what their insurance companies dictate. If...

PBear; Contact each expediter company that you are interested in leasing onto - they, and only they, will be able to tell you exactly what their specific hiring criteria is. Again, some companies can and do hire, with no experience. These are typically "self-insured" carriers. Many carriers...

Dan; The first time you register for an IRP license plate account you will estimate miles. You can attempt to estimate those miles yourself, you can ask the carrier that you are leasing onto for a computer printout of the percentage of miles travelled in each state for their fleet, or you can...

RE: What do owner's expect drivers to be able to d Catshavestaff; Excellent response. Any CDL driver, or even those operating a cargo van, should consider much of this discussion part of an EVERYDAY pre-trip inspection. As Terry said, can't do it, get another position and watch out for those...

The reaction that Terry was attempting to get from everyone was a simple reminder to read, learn, understand, and abide by your carrier's security plan. That plan is in place for a reason - primarily, to keep YOU safe! Just the "Safety Geek" stuck inside of me rearing it's head. Be safe...

I would suggest filing in small claims. Seen many people that "play" with others like this, BUT, when the legal stuff flies they soon give in. Thanks, Hot Fr8Recruiter

Tiger; Does that recruiter have a crystal ball to predict what loads you will do? I think the correct answer should be in the form of a range such as "our straight trucks average....." and then should be justified by "if you do not decline loads" and "if you do not place limitations on what...

Drivers and fleet Owners are like Christmas presents - no matter how much snooping you've done - you never know what you have till you open the present! Good contracts are a necessisty for both parties. Thanks, HotFr8Recruiter :)

TJ; You must not have had your hands slapped in a while - where are you at? You really need them slapped after that one! :) :) The old, mean, fat, chubby Safety Director