Any Expediting Companies

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Lycy570, Apr 29, 2011.

  1. Lycy570

    Lycy570 Bobtail Member

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    I just called Expediting Services, and I am trying to find out if there are any companies which will allow you to run solo. Any names would help me out. I have experience in a semi, however, I prefer straight truck.

    Also, how do I go about finding a team partner if that is the only way to go? I am finding that with the new laws coming into effect that 2 of my friends lost their cdl's and the others don't wish to drive a straight truck. I really don't see that not being a big dog and staying on the porch is anything to worry about, as long as you can make money.
     
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  3. letzrockexpress

    letzrockexpress Bobtail Member

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    There are a few companies who will hire solos. Most don't like to due to HOS and the urgent nature of expedited freight. FedEx does take some as will Panther. Tri State tries to discourage solos. Express-1 used to take solos but I heard they prefer not to. Try Hours will take a solo. Depending where you live or where you are willing to run they might be the best bet as they have a lot of stuff within 400 to 500 miles of Toledo that a solo could handle without concern to HOS. Just my .02. These days, the best bet for a solo is in a van or sprinter.
     
  4. yendor_65

    yendor_65 Light Load Member

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    I drive for Express-1 and I run solo. Prefer it that way actually. I drive a Straight truck and have been at E-1 for a little over 2 years. I find them to be a good company to work with.
     
  5. Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    I been reading threads in the Expediters forums that Express-1 now only hire teams,no solo's.Not how sure how true that is but if that's the case,then any new hired must team with someone I'm guesting.
     
  6. lil may

    lil may Road Train Member

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    Bolt Express hires solo
     
  7. Sacred Feline

    Sacred Feline Light Load Member

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    Hi,

    I am trying to find some updated info on Express-1. I see Mullan Trans. (leased to E-1) is looking for teams and we are a team looking but I do not know anything about them or E-1 for that matter.

    It would be nice to hear from someone who is a driver there (not O/O) that can shed some light on what E-1 are like to drive for and what owners are better to work for and what are not (if any...). How the miles are etc.

    Yes I am going to contact them but it always nice to get a heads up prior to contact...

    Thanks guys...:biggrin_25525:
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  8. lil may

    lil may Road Train Member

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    Check out Expediters Online If I read right they changed their name
     
  9. Sacred Feline

    Sacred Feline Light Load Member

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    There is a recent (aug 13 '11) add on EO and thats where I got the info regarding E-1 and Mullan Trans. Mullan looks to be a fleet owner who is leased to E-1 and is looking for drivers.......so I am not sure what you mean...thanks
     
  10. lil may

    lil may Road Train Member

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    If it passes they will be changing their name to XPO Logistics, Inc.
     
  11. Sacred Feline

    Sacred Feline Light Load Member

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    Okay...interesting. Thanks
     
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