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  1. Hyperdrive

    Big Truck Looking for small carrier for solo straight truck solo who is semi retired.

    I recently had the big C return and had to resign our lease with Landstar. We were a team doing AA&E with Landstar Express for the last 3 years. We only worked about 8 months a year the last couple of years. My other half was looking to do some solo runs out of TN where we live. We have a 2007...
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    Lift Gate

    I would like to have a lift gate installed on our 2007 Sterling class 7 truck. Anyone have a dealer they have done business with that they would recommend?
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    Fatigued Driving

    I would like see the stats on how many of the fatigued driving truck crashes involve drivers who are running illegal or how many are in compliance. Seems to be difficult to legislate being fully awake at all times while driving. A much higher percentage of truck drivers are on the road at...
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    All roads lead to Wilmington.

    Sitting in Antioch TN. Looking for a load north. Only offers have been south or northeast.
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    Can anyone top this?

    128 hours dwell in San Antonio,TX D unit, Surface.:confused:
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    Feburary Locations

    Vacation in Orlando. Back in service on Monday. Going to Universal today and we sure don't miss that cold weather most of you guys are in right now but I bet you're saving it for us. Be safe.:cool:
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    3000HS Allison Mode Switch

    Does anyone know what the Mode switch is for on the Allison transmission. I have the six speed 3000HS. Thanks Mike:confused:
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    A Rude Awakening- A Rant-Pet Peeves

    When we started to look at expediting, over 3 years ago,I mistakenly thought if we did the following things we would be come valuable to our contracted carrier. Remain in service over 80+% . Keeping a clean and well maintained truck. Being on time or early for pickups and deliveries. Being...
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    Express 1 Buyout

    An announcement this morning that Bradley Jacobs is buying the majority interest in Express 1 for an investment of 150 million. He will become the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Jacobs says he plans on making Express 1a multi billion dollar transportaion company. Maybe...
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    Oil in the coolant

    I have just discovered oil in my coolant expansion tank. It is engine oil. Just had WW Williams in Atlanta look at it and they say my oil cooler is not leaking. They took it off and pressure tested it. The truck is a Sterling with the 330 HP MBE. 6 speed Allison transmission. They say it...
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    Tag Axle

    Looking to install a tag axle on my 2007 Sterling Class 7 straight truck. Anyone know a place that could do that work. Looking for good work at a reasonable cost. If anyone could help I would like to have a price range for that type of work. Also how much weight could I carry after the...
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    Expedite Freight for LTL Prices

    Who is responsible? Carriers who book loads and than proceed to find a warm body and a truck who will haul it at the lower rate. Or is it the expediters who accept the load and agree to expedite for LTL freight prices? I am an expediter and I will do my best to get the load on my truck and...
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    Houston, TX Layover

    Hyperdrive (Mike) and I area making a delivery in Rosenburg, Tx which is around the Houston area. We will most likely be there through out the weekend and I would like to know if anyone knows of a Nice place to park and stay while in our straight truck. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving.
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    Expo Golf Tournament

    Anybody on here that is going to play in the golf tournament at the Expo?
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    Fleet Owners training?

    Are any of you aware of any of your fleet owners who will help newbie same household teams get CDL's? Class B for C or D straight trucks. Thanks for any help.
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    Mistakes you have made?

    I have been reading the posts from all of you experienced expediters with great interest and am amazed at the amount of great information you provide. I would like to know what your biggest mistake was upon beginning your expedite careers? I also would find it informative if you could tell...
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