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    Lost it!

    I found it!! AHH HA. After searching through 138 archived messages I finally found it! It was a post from chipwebb-- Topic number 2861 titled "West Tennessee" }> :D :9 Wolf
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    Lost it!

    I was looking through the drivers ads and noticed that most of the drivers looking to drive cargo vans are wanting dedicated lanes. And i thought how nice it would be to have a dedicated lane with a cargo van. Then i remembered a post I saw, and I dont know if it was on this one or another...
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    Winter shut down

    I have only been in this business since January. Since this year has been slow and seemed to never pick up since winter shut down, and i reccently switched companies, thus i havent had time to save up money-- what are your guys' suggestions-- or plans-- for surving the winter shut down slow...
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    Fuel Surcharge

    Just to let you know-- was reading the thread about no one is hiring any van drivers. Well business is picking up id say. Im leased on with Try Hours out of Maumee. I just put on 2,096 miles this week. Probably woulda done more if i didnt take two days off. And as far as I know they are...
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    CDL

    So your saying-- that if its less then 26,000 lbs and I do not carry haz-mat-- I wont need a CDL? So then whats the requirement for a CDL A?
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    CDL

    Was reading on the website the rules for CDL's. But from your guys' experience-- 14' box vans/trucks with the van front end-- would you need CDL for those or not? Not running hazmat. Doug
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    Contract

    This topic has been asked previously and I found out no one can exactly help you-- so i will word mine differently. What things should I include in a driver/owner contract when having someone take over my cargo van? By this i mean when i hire a driver to drive for me.
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    Your opinions

    A friend of mine is starting a small furniture business. Naturally she wants me to use my van to move the furniture. Great idea!! I have it all set up-- just some questions. What do you guys think I should do about the insurance, and secondly what should I do about authority. I believe I read...
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    Venting

    Just letting everyone know now-- something has been happening-- and im venting on here. Reccently I came up with the idea of someone taking over my van for me, and I get a dually and start pulling Rv trailers. Ive researched and they want people who have at least 2 years pulling experience...
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    Bad Drivers

    I got rear ended over a week ago in my dads car. He just wasnt paying attention. And he hit hard too. I went to the hospital and had nexk strain (whiplash) and lower back strain. The insurance company told me they werent going to pay much because it was "just a few scratches". I dont care...
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    All those cross's on the sides of the highway

    I have a question. Speaking of signs of past accidents. Down In Kentucky on I-71 there is a sign that says "Site of a Fatel Bus Crash" and if gives the date. Can anyone tell me what happened there? Being that im only 21- I never heard anything about it. Kind of freaks me out every time i...
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    More Posters please

    I don't post too much because I've only been doing this since January. Thats only 6 months. What brilliant words of advice to I have to say? LOL :+ I do say one thing-- after 6 months I thought about it yesturday (Friday) there has got to be an easier way to get those pallets strapped down...
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    Uses For D Truck Other Than Expediting

    Wheres some of these ad companies? I got a cargo van and only had one run this week-- i wasnt doing anything!!! If you can give me info-- let me know.
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    Any companies?

    Try Hours doesnt. They asked me if I wanted to or not-- they said some guys want to-- some hate the idea. They leave it up to you. Im sure there are some other companies. Doug
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    Smokey and the Bandit

    Where can I get some runs like they get? $400,000 to take an elephant. About that much to take some beer. I could find a way to do it for that much!!!!
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