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    Frequest Fueler points for gas burning expediters

    I have been driving for over 2 years. I have been in a 04 GMC 16' (old Penske) truck since October. Buying fuel from Pilot/Flying J, there hasn't been a consistint application to if, as an expediter, I earn points for buying gasoline. I have earned showers. After the last confrontation with a...
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    Kicked out by TA

    I have been at the TA in Wheat Ridge, CO., in Denver for a few days. Haven't had any luck getting a load out. I was just told by a TA employee that I was not allowed to sleep here overnight. I went to confirm with the store manager and she said it was a corperate call. No pne is allowed...
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    Supplement during lean times

    I am new to expediting. Since July 12, I have had 5 loads. I work for 2 brokers, and their other trucks have had about the same. I was thinking of registering for work at a temp agency and try to sign up for day labor whereever I may be. (A couple of years ago, I did work at a day labor...
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    R U in Laredo???

    Brought a load down to Laredo yesterday. When I unloaded and got to the Flying J, there were 20+ expedite trucks here. More in the TA. Broker told me this morning that there were 27 cargo vans in Laredo. Just thought I'd see if anybody else was here. Have a great day!!
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    Expediters NOT welcomed

    Made a delivery near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Looked in my truck stop directory to find the nearest truckstop to fax paperwork and sleep. Drove to Fort Wayne Truck Plaza at 3037 Goshen Road. As I drive into the facility was a sign "NO EXPEDITERS". Just thought I would share this with everyone!!!.
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    TV on the road

    I am considering putting a TV in my cargo van. I was wandering what type of service is being used by drivers? Sat TV, FLO TV or small digital antenae? What service do you use? How do you like it? Thanks, for your input.
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    Deactivating Passenger airbag Ford E150

    I have a 2008 Ford E150. Wanting to remove the passenger seat. When it was removed, the airbag light comes. The van doesn't have a switch on the dash to deactivate the passenger side airbag. Is there a way to either deactivate the passenger side, or take the plug off of the seat and plug...
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    Conversation with FED EX CC drivers

    I was laidover at Flying J in Indy last week. (On January 20) I got a chance to talk with three drivers for FedEx CC. Great conversation. (No, I didn't exchange contact info) Would like to meet again and continue, or continue via phone or email. Hoping they see this and respond. (One guy...
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    Idling in Sprinter

    Just had work done on 2008 Sprinter. While under a load in OK, engine light came on and performance became sluggish. Limped the truck to Indiana (got load delivered) and found a terrific dealer right where I was at. They replaced that particulate filter and sensor, and then another light...
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    Multiple boards/brokers

    Can a truck be with multiple brokers/boards? (Been available with one broker since 12-26-09. no run yet, but will be relocating today.)
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