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I just came off a week that, well I was really glad it was done cause I'm pooped. I ran 4263 total miles between Monday and today (2 loads from Canada,one to Wichita and one to Atlanta). I know that's insane and likely a fluke, but I'm not saying no to U.S. loads. My question is when it is...

I saw a Con Way Now truck today, didn't it get sold or bought by someone else (Panther?)

Reading another thread made me think of this. When you folks say a truck stop is dangerous or ugly I am trying to get a handle on just how bad it is. As a fleet guy my truckstop time has been small but I do frequent a few. How would you guys rate (on the ugly scale) the following places, TA in...

Responded to an add in the paper looking for expedite drivers (C&D units). Now I haven't got all the details yet but, the brief outline I got was that I would be paid 50% of the NET. I'm assuming they mean profit. The fleet owner pays for everything and then splits the remainder with me. Like...

Looking for opinions about Pay. Some carriers pay a fixed rate and pay something (usually just enough to cover the fuel) for deadhead. Others pay a % of the load and not much else. My question is what do you prefer and why? Are there any ugly pitfalls to either that you have found?

Thecompanies involved in this shall remain nameless but they are some of the top ones. After many years in the trucking game (almost all on the behind the desk side) I am at the point where I can financially afford a career change. I LOVE driving (I would drive on the weekends whenever I...

If I was to buy a new D unit, would a lift gate get me enough extra work to justify the cost? Some companies say maybe and other say they are a waste. Anyone have any thoughts? Go easy I'm a newb!!;)