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    Liftgates

    After watching that video in it's entirety, there's numerous mistakes that were made - however the 1st one was that they pushed the load out to the end. When using a lift gate you have to be extremely careful and cautious. If your alone, it can still be done easily and safely. BBB
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    States & Provinces You've Been In

    Hello, I've trucked all 48- with Expediter I even trucked into Ontario a little past Toronto from Detroit a fair amount of times. Driving tour busses I've driven thru and/or in nearly every major city in the US as well as extensively exploring the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. I will add that...
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    Sprinter and Freightliners

    Well, this post didn't fly... or Sprint. BBB.
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    Liftgates

    I agree with Bruno... while I've not yet attended the Expedite Expo, that would be a worth a visit for somebody wanting to invest into a lift gate for use in the expedited freight industry. I'd like to add that if you're not able to make it to the Expedite Expo then in March in Louisville...
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    Sprinter and Freightliners

    Sprinters have a wide range of uses, I would not recommend using them as an extra bunk house while being pulled behind something. That's dangerous. I will say that Sprinters with a full sleeper are rather nice - too bad they don't have the leg room in the drivers seat that tall people like...
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    Sprinter and Freightliners

    Off the beaten path of normal truck talk, some may know my background on here of driving busses and dabbling in the entertainment business (side note, please don't message me asking how to get into the biz - sorry, just tired of the question). Ok, Sprinters are making their way rather...
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    What does your screen name mean?

    BigBusBob... I'm tall, I used to drive Busses A Lot, and... this is really going to surprise you - My name is boB. Yes, you can spell it backwards too! Rarely would I get to see a performance... Upon parking, making sure the bus was set up, is all clean, and dressed to impress... the bus...
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    this is a stupid question.

    By the way, as to what they can do to you at a scale.... Any number of things. They can literally take your seats out of your cab to search for drugs. The officers will usually though just inspect your paperwork... and it's not unusual to get a vehicle inspection. If an officer goes out to...
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    this is a stupid question.

    Interesting that nobody really did tell him what to expect and answer as he put it "How screwed" he could be... Well, It's been a while since I've been on the board - so I'll take a shot at this one. What to expect: You follow the signs and lights and it's not a bad idea to roll your drivers...
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    Stretch sprinter

    What limo companies are doing with Sprinters is making them into a fancy shuttle as well... instead of having to jump into a regular passenger van, imagine stepping up into something on wheels that has the interior of a private jet. There's a wide range of what can be done with Sprinters in...
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    Stretch sprinter

    Having part in the tour bus and limo world as well as trucking... Sprinters are becoming widely used for "Executive Transportation" as some are calling it. They raise the roofs, put a bunch of leather in the back and basically make them fancy little limo's that can in some cases be able to be...
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    Skirts

    I've found this entire thread to be very interesting. While I'm not on the forums near as much as I used to be, I still like to hop on and at least read. This particular thread has become useful though, for me... In English. I'm currently driving locally, and still doing regional with the tour...
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    Looking for info on hauling cars

    If you want to run for somebody to get your feet wet in the industry, hunt down a tow truck operation that moves cars for auctions and dealers. The guys with the roll backs that can move 4 cars at a time- one overhead, two on the bed, and one on the wheel lift... those are the ones that do good...
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    Lot Lizards

    To answer the original questions... No, the cashiers and Subway workers are Not Lizards- they're just flirts that may or may not be single and may or may not find a person attractive enough to enjoy a good time after their shift ends. Do you approach them, or should you let them approach you-...
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    Stretched sleeper pick up truck

    I don't know about the fuel mileage being that bad... sure it would decrease- but, looking at the big picture- for the RV Haulers, and trailer haulers- it saves them time and money from looking for a hotel/motel and place to park at those places. instead of hunting down a decent motel that has...
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    Used Tractor Purchase

    Ok, so that I understand... and to verify... To Buy a Class 8, three axle Tractor (Cabover), to move it to the house I need and/or Really Really should be ready to get: Of Course temporary Insurance (What kind though?) And Fuel Permits- found at? the scales? and/or ? Like I said, always...
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    Other communications

    What is this GSMS and MURS?? What does it stand for? and what kind of radio is needed? I've been looking into a HAM license for myself... the license itself is less than $50 from what I've been told, and a decent HAM radio can be had for less than $250 or so... I said "Decent", not great. From...
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    Scary picture from Facebook- Reminder to do your pretrip every time!

    Seriously... this should be put out there to Truckers News, LandLine, and OverDrive. As well as be spread out on FaceBook to as many as possible. That kid looks terrified- as if it was literally crammed into that spot. I question the parents/care givers as well. BigBusBob
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    Used Tractor Purchase

    I'm somewhat surprised, thought this would have gotten more attention than it has- especially when I asked about technical set ups... No Offense here--> However, given the large number of straight truckers and 4 wheel haulers here- it's not a complete surprise that there's not much here for this...
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    Used Tractor Purchase

    This would be a Cabover with NO box on the back... I'd be wanting to use it as a tractor- for work and pleasure- as in for possible truck shows and perhaps a parade here and there. I've been researching prices and various makes and models, as well as conditions of these trucks. IF you look...
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