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Crazynuff has the correct scoop on RV/FEMA delivery. I currently contract for one of the major transport companies. I do it on a part time basis. My real job is working finish carpentry. I will pull a load or two a month between jobs. I would never do it full time. You do not make any money...

Simon....I agree. A couple of fly-bys in the comfy Air Force One and a nine minute speach that really only said how the private sector is helping. Those poor folks need more than a fly by and a nine minute speech. Our president should have made a personal on the ground damage assessment...

Right on Whitewolf, couldn't of said it better myself!

You hit the nail on the head dukes. Corporate American greed. It's not terrorists that will destroy our country, it's the high-up-the-ladder corporate American officials that seek only to fill their pockets with bigger profits and forgetting the hard working Americans that got the big companies...

Hang in there hondaking38. I really believe a positive attitude will go far. I am in a different type of expediting (camper delivery), and I just about always stay over in the Flying Hooks. I usually try to park with the expeditors, seems they are alot more friendly than the big trucks guys...

I agree with author who mentioned the CB user that uses racist remarks. It's sad and rediculous. I am a trailer jockey (camper delivery), and during a recent trip I encountered some of the worst racist remarks I have ever heard on the CB. I will not go into them, but I found it disgusting and...

Thank you everyone for the info. Have a great day!

Thanks raceman for the info.

Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a facility in the Metro-Detroit area that performs DOT vehicle inspections. If so, what is the average cost for such an inspection? Any info on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Chry65:)

My brother owns a 2000 Dodge with the 5.9 CTD and it has over 320k on the clock and still runs like a new one. He delivers campers all over the country and the Dodge has never let him down. He is very meticulous in regard to maintenance, which in that business, as well as expediting, is a must...

RE: Much need for Many thanks for the clarification. Do any companies lease the type of unit in question?

My brother is thinking of expediting with a "C" unit, 16 ft. cut-away. Since he is not registered here yet, I'd thought I'd throw the question out to you guys. Thanks in advance.

scottsman58, Just curious, Did you ever get started after your posting and what carrier are you running with? I am considering a career move. I want to buy a cargo van to start. Thanks and good luck! chry65

Thanks Pappy and Woobergoober. Any info. is much appreciated. Scott, I did email you. Yes, I would be very interested in any company info. you could pass along. I am very eager to contact them. Just out of curiousity, Pappy, what is the function of a "Freight Forwarder". I did do some research...

Hello out there. I really enjoy this forum and the abundance of information. I am thinking of getting into the business of expediting and was wondering if anyone out there knows of some Detroit area companies that do alot of local runs. I am thinking of purchasing a cargo van right now. It may...