Is your wife a Friendswood native? We lived in the Eagle Cove Edition.. They built a Taco Bell in our "backyard" and we were laughing about...
For the OP.. honestly I would never ever want to tell you that it can't be done... however, even if you were to get a highly coveted local run,...
I agree with not putting all your eggs in one handbag.. lol!! Are you from Friendswood? I graduated from FHS! :)
We are currently looking into ARL for the same reasons you list.. although my hubby has been an OTR driver for close to 30 years, we do not have a...
No.. THAT would be a ground breaking lane.. I was referring to the North East.
The rates are all dependent upon where the load originates and where it is going. That is the same across the board for ALL freight. However,...
You are close enough to the valley that you can grab loads pretty much year round.. produce is always crossing the border, it is just busier...
Are you serious?! You honestly believe that?! I think everyone out there in this industry (drivers included) would laugh at the comment that 90%...
Most brokers and shippers will check your FMSCA score prior to loading you, so be sure to take care out there.. take care of your...
Are you sure you aren't getting the new broker surety bond confused here?? That is now $75,000 vs. the old $10,000... I haven't heard anything...
Some direct shippers offer "quick pay". One in particular that I work with regularly pays immediately, which is really nice. Another that I work...
For the most part yes, but you will need to get each shipper approved by your factoring company. When I work with shippers for my drivers that is...
Not lazy, not by any means. I put many, many hours in on getting the lanes my guys want/need. Whether dedicated or just once. Most of the guys...
NOT true.. most big fleets go with what is "economical" and that would be aeros.. plain and simple. Aeros and speed maintenance.. AKA SWIFT (Stop...
That was my first thought.. I know a driver that, back in the late 80's and early 90's, hauled reefer freight from the border towns... and I DO...
Yup, that is what I was thinking.. the owner may do more than B**** Slap him.. lol!!
AWESOME!!! Finally some redemption.. not that a co. like CH will be hurt by that though. At least it may take care of there payment issues.
With reefer freight you need to know your "hubs" and the general region you run... what are you willing to do and where won't you go. Reefer's on...
A lot of newbies do not know this info.. they ask me if the rate I am getting for them is good or not.. :biggrin_2552: UM.. I get the best rates...
Yeah.. that doesn't even pay for a happy meal down there.. much less a pair of skivvies, jeans and a shirt to wear while driving for said wage....
