Recent content by Catfish304

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    Advice

    Teams are in high demand but, there are alot of solo drivers in our industry. I have 26 that I keep moving more than not. In 2007 I had to put a team together 2 times to keep the customer happy. All my solo's are happy and making a decent living. Check out CareersInGear.com or Expeditejobs.com...
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    Trucker Slang (part 1)

    How could I forget about Seat covers...pretty women in the 4 wheelers...cars
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    Trucker Slang (part 1)

    Happy Hooker--Tow truck Put in the big hole and gouge on it--Top gear and mash the throttle. K-town--Knoxville, TN Kentucky Chrome-- Duct tape Muddy Water--Ohio River The Race Track--I-465 around Indianapolis Cabin Over--Cab over tractor The U.P.--Upper Pennisla, Michigan Top of the...
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    Canada Canadian Expediters and The Par Loonie/US Dollar

    Re: Was in Canada today Falligator--Be very careful what food you take with you from country to country. The bordor agents are VERY strict about certian foods. It's worth checking out if your going to cross on a regular basis.
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    Slow rollin'

    Nightcreacher--Used to drive and make those decissions for myself. Because of illness in my family, I'm now dispatching for the same company I drove for. Now I'm the one that takes the heat for few or no loads. To answer your question, I have trucks in several states and don't have that many...
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    another dumb question

    The only dumb question is a question that you don't ask...White Glove is the "elite" division of Fed Ex. You have to be leased to them for a few years before being considered eligable for White Glove. Your MVR and DAC has to be clean. No late P/U's or deliveries that are your fault. You have to...
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    another dumb question

    White Glove is the "Elite" group of O/O leased to Fed-Ex. You have to be leased to them for a while and work your way up. Your driving record and DAC has to be clean. No late P/U's or deliveries. You work hard to get to White Glove but, the rewards are nice. The White Glove straight trucks are...
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    straight trucks & truck stops

    I drove a straight and very seldom had any trouble out of a T/T. I like to think that I presented myself in a proffesional manner and that they noticed and treated me w/respect.? Some T/T drivers see the straights as competion and thought we are stealing frieght. Some actually told me that. As...
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    Slow rollin'

    Is it slow everywhere or just where my drivers are sitting?
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