Recent content by Trucker don

RE: >Has anyone of you come across any truck stops that have "no >expeditors" signs? >I came across one in Ft. Wayne In. last week. 1 sign said no >expeditors and another said "expedite cargo vans use bull >pen". I had no idea what "bull pen" meant and didn't see >what might be considered...

The company I'm lease to will put it in for nothing. AS well I don't have to pay to use it. If I quit then I pay to have it taken from truck. Catch me on the Road--or -- on the Net [email protected]

>Butch, I've been doing quite a bit of research regarding >biodiesel. I can send you some links offline that will >answer most of your questions. > >Loose check out www.wnbiodiesel.com www.biodiesel.org Catch me on the Road--or -- on the Net [email protected]

>When I was pulling a pnuematic trailer a fellow driver with >the same company installed a $500 radio in his truck. Maybe >it's just me, but I figure that if you spend that much money >that radio should be at least as clear as a land line. But >no, this thing has a built in echo function...

I like to meet up with and have a coffee with an expeditor. I'm still mulling over in my mind as to which direction, I'll be going. Whether to stick with the Big Truck or drop my class A and get a class 8 with a 24-30 box on that back end. I drive for N Yanke Transfer and my truck number is...

I hope you USA drivers call your Senators for that Fuel Surcharge bill. If you are paying the fuel bill. Then you should get 100 % of fuel surcharged paid. Check it out on www.davenemo.com or listen to Open Road 171 on XM Radio ||','''|''''''\__ ,___ | Trucker_Don | | |...

RE: Is it not a requirement to be able to read Eng Most highway signs are international symbols. IE Stop Sign in Louisanna is the same stop sign in Quebec, France or Germany. However I have the same bone to pick. There's a traffic problem. You holler on the CB. Guess what there's someone...

>I need to buy a GPS system. Can someone till me a good >system to buy... I just purchased PC Miler's Co Pilot. 399.00 us with USB GPS Reciever. It's being shipped to Saskatoon,SK where I'll be picking it up in a few days. I have Garmin NRoute GPS but it's set up for cars. It not exactly what...

Deposit,NY... When I first started driving big truck. (Orange Pumpkin) I had to make delivery to Deposit,Ny. I think the worst for me was Roselle,NJ. Now that's a dump. This past couple of weeks was the pits. I had a dispatch out of Menasa,Wi to St Felicine.PQ. I was to deliver Easter Monday at...

I use a Sierra Air Card. It uses the 1X Data area of the Cell Phone. It works quite well in most area except out west like Montana. Along I-70, I had Access untill I got into the Mountain area's. WIFI and Seirra Air Card operate on different protocols. I use my WIFI at Flying J and when I'm at...

I haven't seen any info on Expeditor about this USA bill that is being voted on Today or Tomorrow. If this bill is past it will affect your bottom line. If you been listeing to the Open Road on XM radio then you would know about it. SO if you have not called your representive. DO IT NOW!! From a...

>>>RobA, can you (or anyone) please, following that checklist's >>format, post how to bring freight back into the USA for >>those of us who don't have a clue? > > > >No Sir, I cannot! >Sorry; my expertise is north bound and with the US Customs >people handing out $5000 fines for doing...

RE: Taking a short cut through USA Now USA customs what to know everything about the load going intransit. Our Company now is going over the top. They are working on getting a US custom broker to set it up. The USA Carriers can cross Canada with out that Hitch. It's only 30 miles different by...

I use a 12 v matterest warmer. The only problem is getting up when it so cold and starting the truck. When it's that cold, I idle. It cost me 250.00, Canadian to get my truck going on Dec 24th. I shut it down for the night. I will be getting a espar for the motor and one for the bunk as well. I...

We pick up loads from Mexico, from the California side. This driver told me, to make sure you have extra lights, rubber glad hands. Our trailers cross and when they come back. Anything that is not tied down. Dosen't come back. ||','''|''''''\__ ,___ | Trucker_Don | | |...