You've heard about the money to be made by becoming a truck driver. And stop at any truck stop and you'll notice that there are countless trucking job magazines filled with advertisements from trucking companies looking for truck drivers. Many companies are even advertising the possibility of making up to $100,000 per year as an owner operator.
Is it true?
Yes, it's true!!! You can make a very good living with a trucking job. Why is this? For starters, there is a growing shortage of truck drivers in the USA. As the population increases, shipments of goods from overseas grow. This causes an added demand to get these goods to and from ports. This also creates a higher demand for efficiency in domestic manufacturers to get goods shipped to their customers more quickly. The decline in the number of people entering the trucking field can be attributed to school curriculums pushing college as the only way to secure a good job, an all too common untruth. This has, however, created an environment in which you can make a very good living in a job that you'll enjoy.
BE PREPARED.
Driving a truck for a living is a very different lifestyle than an office or factory job. You will be able to travel as much or as little as you like depending on the job you select. You are responsible for your keeping your own schedule, and records, and with many companies you can take your spouse, or even your dog on the road with you. That's the reason that many people opt for trucking as their preferred method of making a living.
There are three major distinctions in the types of trucking jobs that are available.
1 - Owner Operators: An owner operator is a trucker that owns or leases his own tractor (18-wheeler) and is paid to haul goods for a single company that he is contracted to for a set amount per mile. This is typically the highest paying and most popular type of truck driving job because the driver will be building equity in his own truck, and has some control over the profits he or she can make. An owner operator is usually responsible for paying some or all of his fuel, and repair expenses for his truck.
2 - Company Drivers: A company driver is a trucker that is an employee of the trucking company that he drives for. A company driver may be paid by the hour, a flat rate per week, or by the mile, but will generally not have the same level of control over his income that an owner operator has, however, he is usually not responsible for purchasing or repairing his own truck.
3 - Independent Truckers: An independent trucker owns his own truck and hauls only the loads that he finds for himself, typically using freight brokers or websites like http://www.FindAHauler.com where he can search and bid on loads himself. He is generally not contracted to any particular company, and has all of the risks and responsibilities of running a trucking company himself, while driving a truck. Many truckers prefer the Owner Operator role in order to have a steady supply of loads, and the corporate support from their contracted trucking company.
What will you need to get started?
The most important thing you'll need is a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) which will granted by the state and give you the right to operate a commercial semi truck. Standards for a CDL are set by the federal government, but are issued by your state license bureau. The CDL exam consists of a written as well as a skill component just like your regular driving exam. Most truckers attend a truck driving school where they will receive training on how to drive a Semi, as well as training on the written portion of the exam. Typically upon your completion of the driving school, you will be able to get your CDL. Many trucking companies run their own training programs for prospective drivers, so you may be able to complete your job search and then get some on the job training instead.
Searching for a Trucking Job:
There are several steps you can take when looking for a truck driving job. You can rely on your driving school to place you in a trucking job, however, finding your own job will give you the greatest choice of schedule, territory, and pay. To search for a trucking job, you may go to truck stops, and pick up a trucking magazine, there will be many advertisements there by companies looking for drivers. You may call some local trucking companies in your area, or you may wish to search for a truck driving job on the internet.
The internet has emerged as one of the best ways to look for a trucking job. There are websites such as http://www.findowneroperators.com that specialize in placing truckers with trucking companies. Here a prospective trucker can search through currently available jobs, by type, location, and more.
Trucking can be a very rewarding career choice, both financially and emotionally. Having the freedom to travel the country, while making more money than you could with most college degrees has made truck driving a very hot career choice for the new millenium.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
The Advantage of Online Shopping and Delivery
Let's compare the length of time we would spend on purchasing an item if we were to use Boss Styles Store or Boss Wears instead of the "traditional" shopping method. Because we can search out specific items on Boss Styles Store or Boss Wears, that saves us time right there since we don't need to click on the store's website, then search by departments, then by sections, aisles, etc. Let's conservatively say that it takes us three minutes to search for and locate the item of our choice, in this example we will say a new washing machine.
Total time used so far: 3 minutes
Now we call the store clerk, have them move the washing machine (usually with a hand truck/dolly), take it to the register, wait while we pay and load it into our car for us to remove once we get home and... Oh, wait a minute; we don't have to worry about any of that! We simply place the order online. You can do that in about two minutes.
Total time used so far: 5 minutes
After submitting the order online, we're done! Five minutes and just two simple steps versus an hour to have the washing machine delivered TO YOUR DOOR. No lines, no waiting on clerks, no loading/unloading. Which do you prefer? That few hours can be used to spend more time with your family or do any of the many other tasks that allow you to kick back and enjoy the free time.
I have one more comment to make regarding online shopping with Boss Styles Store and Boss Wears. Having done both online shopping and the "standard" method of shopping in physical stores, I much prefer online shopping. The truth is I absolutely HATE lines, parking lots and loading/unloading my car. When I discovered online shopping, it was such a relief! For me, it's not just saving time that is of value to me. It's also less stress, and less hassle.
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Total time used so far: 3 minutes
Now we call the store clerk, have them move the washing machine (usually with a hand truck/dolly), take it to the register, wait while we pay and load it into our car for us to remove once we get home and... Oh, wait a minute; we don't have to worry about any of that! We simply place the order online. You can do that in about two minutes.
Total time used so far: 5 minutes
After submitting the order online, we're done! Five minutes and just two simple steps versus an hour to have the washing machine delivered TO YOUR DOOR. No lines, no waiting on clerks, no loading/unloading. Which do you prefer? That few hours can be used to spend more time with your family or do any of the many other tasks that allow you to kick back and enjoy the free time.
I have one more comment to make regarding online shopping with Boss Styles Store and Boss Wears. Having done both online shopping and the "standard" method of shopping in physical stores, I much prefer online shopping. The truth is I absolutely HATE lines, parking lots and loading/unloading my car. When I discovered online shopping, it was such a relief! For me, it's not just saving time that is of value to me. It's also less stress, and less hassle.
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
Deregulation: The Expanded View
Deregulation is the elimination or reduction of government control of how business is done, thereby spurring competition and moving toward a more free market. The savings are then passed on to the consumer. More millionaires came from deregulation than from any other change to businesses in America. This has happened in many major industries in the history of the United States.
The first plan to deregulate a major industry was put into place by the Nixon administration in late 1971. The proposal originally addressed rail and truck transportation, but was amended in the late 70's to early 80's, during the Carter administration to include air travel. The federal government held control over the operating rights for trucking service between major cities, and it usually gave such rights to large companies. With the elimination of government control the trucking industry saw a decrease in taxes and an increase in new trucks, loads and deliveries. The small and start-up trucking companies like Southern Freight Inc. were able to develop and grow by providing more localized, high-quality customer service to businesses. This company is a prime example of growth from deregulation. It began as a two-truck operation in 1980, and is now a successful company employing 175 people and 50 contractors in local, regional and long haul markets. Deregulation also helped existing companies, i.e. R.W. Bozel Transfer, Inc. and Werner Enterprises, Inc., expand into new service areas and form enterprises that provide additional services under one roof such as brokerage and freight forwarding. With the end of regulation, small carriers such as R.W. Bozel and Werner could compete on a level playing field, and their customer bases began to grow rapidly as a result of lower pricing and better service. Talk about the American dream!
The ocean industry experienced expanded service, lower rates, and higher productivity. The acts passed not only lessened barriers to enter into transportation markets, but also promoted more independent, competitive pricing among transport service providers. The rail industry also experienced increased productivity, decreased rate pricing, and increased profitability that can be attributed to deregulation.
Airlines also saw many benefits from deregulation. Routes and schedules were opened up to make it easier for upstart airline carriers to expand into new markets. Even today, low-cost carriers continue to challenge the “legacy” airlines that were in existence before deregulation (American, United, Continental, Northwest, US Air, and Delta) causing a paradigm shift. Even though deregulation did affect the movement of air travel, the infrastructure still remains subject to government control and economic twists i.e. inflation, etc. This means that airlines were only partially deregulated, which has still led to positive results. Air travel has increased and prices have fallen by up to 25% since the 1990's. Since deregulation, airlines have reconfigured their routes and updated their equipment to make improvements in efficiency and use of space.
"Since passenger deregulation in 1978, airline prices have fallen 44.9 percent in real terms according to the Air Transport Association. Robert Crandall and Jerry Ellig (1997) estimated that when figures are adjusted for changes in quality and amenities, passengers save $19.4 billion dollars per year from airline deregulation. These savings have been passed on to 80 percent of passengers accounting for 85 percent of passenger miles. The real benefits of airline deregulation are being felt today as never before, with LCCs increasingly gaining market share. The dollar savings are a direct result of allowing airlines the freedom to innovate in routes and pricing....
...As prices have decreased, air travel has exploded. The total number of passengers that fly annually has more than doubled since 1978. Travelers now have more convenient travel options with greater flight frequency and more nonstop flights. Fewer passengers must change airlines to make a connection, resulting in better travel coordination and higher customer satisfaction."
-Fred L. Smith Jr. http://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/AirlineDeregulation.html
Telecommunications was the next major U.S. industry to be deregulated, spurred by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The goal of this new legislation was to let anyone enter any communications business by opening up local phone markets, thus increasing competition in long distance and provided more convenient bundling and billing options regarding telephone, internet and television. This was proven to provide a boost to MCI and other companies challenging the supremacy of AT&T. AT&T was, prior to deregulation, a controlled or regulated monopoly which held exclusive rights to operate in specific areas. The Federal Communication Commission set rates for long-distance calls, while states had to approve rates for local and in-state long-distance calls. MCI Communications and Sprint Communications were able to win some of the business as a result of the end of AT&T's telephone monopoly, by proving in the process that competition could bring lower prices and improved service.
The newest wave of deregulation was that of the energy industry. This has driven energy rates down and made it easier for people to get into the energy business. People are now able to earn not just linear, but TRUE residual income. And you don't have to live in a service area to become a consultant!!! People across the country now have the right to choose their electricity and/or natural gas provider. Ambit Energy is a great choice, providing up to 30% savings! Allow me to open a door to an industry for you today. Ambit offers the following services to customers in the following areas:
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Deregulation = Transfer of Wealth
Deregulation is the elimination or reduction of government control of how business is done, thereby spurring competition and moving toward a more free market. This has happened in many major industries in the history of the United States.
Deregulation picked up speed in the 1970's. The first plan to deregulate a major industry was put into place by the Nixon administration in late 1971. The proposal originally addressed rail and truck transportation, but was amended in the late 70's to early 80's, during the Carter administration to include air travel. In the 80's, ocean transportation was deregulated. The acts passed not only lessened barriers to enter into transportation markets, but also promoted more independent, competitive pricing among transport service providers. Communications was the next major U.S. industry to be deregulated, spurred by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This led to more competitive pricing and more convenient bundling options regarding telephone, internet and television.
The newest wave of deregulation was that of the energy industry. This has made it easier for people to get into the energy business. Also, people across the country now have the right to choose their electricity and/or natural gas provider. Ambit Energy is a great choice, providing up to 30% savings! Ambit offers the following services:
Texas - Electricity
New York - Electricity and Natural Gas
Illinois - Electricity
Pennsylvania - Electricity
Maryland - Electricity
New York - Electricity and Natural Gas
Illinois - Electricity
Pennsylvania - Electricity
Maryland - Electricity
Visit any one of the pages below to sign up or become a consultant!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Ambit Energy: Texas Small Commercial Accounts
Ambit Energy is providing electricity service for small commercial customers in Texas. A small commercial customer is a business whose average monthly electricity bill is less than $5,000, with average usage of less than 40,000 kWh per month. Ambit's rates are very competitive and save commercial customers up to 25% per month. The current rates are listed below.
To sign up, the business must either be on month-to-month service or have a contract that is set to expire within the next month. All of Ambit's commercial rates are unbundled, meaning that the rate provided only includes the actual usage per kWh, not the Transmission and Distribution Utility’s (TDU) charges for delivering the energy. Ambit can separate the bill for multiple meters at one property. There is no minimum usage limit and the business can even add a residential address to their commercial account if necessary. Becoming a customer is easy! To sign up, visit any of the sites below:
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
CURRENT ENERGY RATES!
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Service is also available in Maryland and New York.
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