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Expedited trucker life

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Baack, Oct 9, 2008.

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  1. Jul 22, 2009 #21
    highwaytrucker0808

    highwaytrucker0808 Bobtail Member

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    back whats better being an expediter or a regular company driver im a newbie looking for a good starter company :biggrin_25525:
     
    highwaytrucker0808, Jul 22, 2009
    highwaytrucker0808, Jul 22, 2009
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  3. Jul 22, 2009 #22
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Right now you are better off if I can even say that, going company driver
    Expedite drivers are very slow right now
    We do have a couple expedite drivers who will chime in when they get online
     
    Baack, Jul 22, 2009
    Baack, Jul 22, 2009
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  4. Jul 25, 2009 #23
    gandrew

    gandrew Bobtail Member

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    Expediting is real slow now and what freight there is pays lower than four years ago. Even the fuel surcharges are low because fuel, thankfully, is lower than last fall. The upside is that the truck dealerships are really loaded with used expediter trucks from drivers who have been repo'd or just given up the whole idea, so maybe you could get a good deal to buy in. Better have some money set aside, because the first quarter of the year is a killer, it's so slow. Outside of trucking, you need to be nearly debt free, so you can afford to operate when it gets down to one load or less per week. Go with a company driver position first to see if you can handle the lifestyle. "It's a #### hard way to make an easy living".
     
    gandrew, Jul 25, 2009
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  5. Sep 3, 2009 #24
    mizz_b_havin

    mizz_b_havin Bobtail Member

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    I have a question, Are there any expediting companies out there that hire husband and wife teams, where you dont have to own your truck or lease one of theirs?
     
    mizz_b_havin, Sep 3, 2009
    mizz_b_havin, Sep 3, 2009
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  7. Sep 3, 2009 #25
    Going Long

    Going Long Light Load Member

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    Yes you can call just about any expeditng company and qualify..tell them you are intrested in driving for a owner/operator..Fed-ex and Panther keep a list of qualified drivers..give them a shout.
     
    Going Long, Sep 3, 2009
    Going Long, Sep 3, 2009
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  8. Sep 3, 2009 #26
    The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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    Anyone on here drive a blue Sterling for Fed Ex CC? If so, I may have pic of truck. Also, if anyone drives a Panther 2 Freightliner, I may have a pic of your truck too. I do have pic of a mack expediter in my collection too.

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Sep 3, 2009
    The Challenger, Sep 3, 2009
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  9. Sep 30, 2009 #27
    Infosaur

    Infosaur Road Train Member

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    Looks like expediting is not for me. My wife is not into going OTR with me and yet wants me nearby.

    But #### those rigs are sexy.
     
    Infosaur, Sep 30, 2009
    Infosaur, Sep 30, 2009
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  10. Sep 30, 2009 #28
    teddy_bear6506

    teddy_bear6506 I'm Vintage

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    I applied with FECC a few weeks ago, and told them I would like to drive for an Owner Op and they said they do not have a way to put me in contact with those people. Can you give me any info as to how I can go about finding these people looking for a driver? Thank you for any help you can give me.
     
    teddy_bear6506, Sep 30, 2009
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  11. Sep 30, 2009 #29
    Scud Runner

    Scud Runner Light Load Member

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    Scud Runner, Sep 30, 2009
    Scud Runner, Sep 30, 2009
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  12. Sep 30, 2009 #30
    yendor_65

    yendor_65 Light Load Member

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    Give Express-1 a call they will set you up with a fleet owner looking for drivers.
     
    yendor_65, Sep 30, 2009
    yendor_65, Sep 30, 2009
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