here we go again

[Doggie Daddy]

once again we see locked threads and deleted posts.don't get me wrong,i agree with the removal of posts deemed offensive by the moderators. however the complete locking and removal of entire threads is not a good thing.also as you can see in the locked thread "advice" that the moderators are not being subjected to the same level of censorship as the rest of the members.how does that saying go? "what's good for the goose is good for the gander.let's be fair about this stuff. DD. x(

 

[gt_mustang_gal]

I'm quite upset about it to be quite honest. I found this website and was SOOO excited to find the message board. I couldn't wait to hear some realistic advice. I posted our situation and asked for opinions, but probably didn't even get to read half of the posts before they were edited.

On another note, I don't understand why everyone can't just leave personal attacks out of it and concentrate on answering MY ORIGINAL POST. The purpose was for me to hear positive and negative experiences that white collar professionals have experienced when they chose expediting. Instead, I got ONE response from an ex-white collar worker and many responses that were attacking him/his posts.

Very disappointing.

 

[Glen Rice]

It is also sad how some members have assaulted other members verbally. What is that saying we hear on the CB at 3:00am, "why can't we all just get along"? Lets grow up a little and act like adults. Remember this is truck driving, not brain surgery. I hope we all lighten up a bit and stay positive.

 

[Steady Eddie]

As I see it, this site is run by those that wanted a site for us to go to and voice our thoughts, ideas, sharing information, being a family of sorts. With every family there are spats. That’s where the parents (Moderators), come in and deal out “tough love”. Then some say you love so in so more than me, you do it so why can’t I?

Moderators! Keep up the good work. So you remove BS….big deal…let’s go on with life….We could be in Iraq! Then maybe you would have something to complain about.




Steady

You're not dead, you're electroencephalographically challenged.

 

[x06col]

Mustang Gal: What in the world does it matter what color your collar
might be??? I'm perplexed!! My collar started out whiteish and became darker by the day. Seems your husband should know that, when you pick up the truck keys, you immediately become a second class citizen. Not fair, but, fact. If you really want to do this, you can. I disagree completely with the common feedback that advises to drive for someone else when starting a career expediting. Many people have been learned wrong, sent down the wrong path, or, just plain been confused by dispatchers, wannabe (should be wannabe owners) owners. It is an interesting business. The CPA you possess
will do nothing more for you than give you a false sense of security, or, a false sense of alarm in this business as you look at the events concerning your business. The very best researched or experienced advice you recieve will be wrong most of the time because, one thing for sure in this business is, they ain't nothing for sure.

 

[RichM]

The Colonel gives good advice. This industry is not a bowl of cherries as someone says it is.

 

[terryandrene]

I also agree with the Colonel regarding collar color. The only real difference between the white and blue is a salary vs hourly wage; all else is in the mind of the worker.

The transition process we whites and blues undergo while entering expediting is pretty much the same if your background is alien to the trucking industry. Like any career change, adequate research, education, attitude and desire to succeed can make the transition a beneficial experience. It would seem that the majority of aspirants who visit this site or approach expediters on the road, are under capitalized but have a wealth of desire. They are short on business ownership experience and driving experience, beyond a local commute, but display a willingness to take on a new career

For those folks who are attracted to the lifestyle of expediting, but are unsure of their ability to succeed, given the demands of Owner/Operatorship, it may be best for them to test the waters with a willing owner who will have them drive for him or her.

Many expediters, including Rene' and me, never drove for others and we all are pleased with our successes. Many others are successful because they learned the ropes with an owner and went on to become single truck or fleet owners. Many others failed as drivers or owner/operators. I don't believe there really is a right or wrong way to enter expediting. Whatever method with which you are comfortable is the appropriate method for you.

 

[davekc]

I agree with Terry
White or blue collar doesn't really matter.
Success is usually determined by having the right amount of capital, knowing ALL of the costs of your business,selecting the right carrier, and having reasonable expectations. Many have very unrealistic expectations or lack the knowledge of their business.
While it seems like a handful of items to be concerned about it isn't.
Show me an owner operator or driver that failed and I would bet it includes one of the above.
The only exception would be health or family issues.
They are a big consideration as well, and shouldn't be overlooked.
Davekc
owner
20 years