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  1. Greg

    Morgan dry box

    Does anyone know if Morgan installs a separate fuse panel? If so, where do they usually locate it? If not, where do they wire in the marker lights? I'm looking for the fuse for the marker lights and tag light. Thanks for any help.
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    Oranges

    I'm not sure if this really belongs here, but it is about oranges and fruit is healthy, so this is where I landed. If you peel and section oranges for easier eating while driving, if you put all the peels in a bowl or bag and leave them sitting out, I leave mine in the passenger floor, they will...
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    Healthier choices, Low cost

    If you have a freezer and a microwave in your truck, try some frozen veggies in the steamable bags. For just $1 each you can get many different veggies, some with rice or pasta. They are low in fat, calories and sodium, and they taste great. Only a couple minutes in the microwave and you have a...
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    2015

    Don't forget to affix your 2015 IFTA sticker. Happy New Year ! Be safe.
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    Log compliance call

    According to an automated call I just received, effective immediately, the 1-5 am portion of the 34 hour reset is officially suspended until Sept 2015.
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    Get Organized

    Being organized can help in so many ways, and it is easier than most think. A bag or a box will hold all of your receipts and paperwork, but it is not the easy to find a document when you need it. I keep and accordion file folder near the driver's seat. Each section is labelled and when I make...
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    Def

    Important Announcements DEF Can Now Be Purchased With Your Comdata card Landstar is making it even easier to save time and get back on the road. Effective Dec. 8, 2014 you will be able to purchase diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at the pump using your Comdata card. The goal is to provide a more...
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    Express vs Carrier Group

    For an Express BCO, when looking at the loadboard, we know the weight of the load and our limitations as straight truck drivers, but dimensions can be the deciding factor. Will it fit in the space we have available? Carrier Group agents, not Express, generally post trailer loads. And they don't...
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    Pallet jacks

    Where is the best place to get a GOOD pallet jack at a fair price? Northern Tool , Harbor Freight or elsewhere? TIA
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    OOIDA Members

    Be sure to check out the OOIDA Discounts & Rebates, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association And take advantage of the discounts and rebates available to members.
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    Morgan or Hercules

    Truck bodies. Both spec'd the about the same, which would you prefer? Is one built better than the other? Both are same dimensions, both have translucent roof. The Morgan has 5 rows e track , Hercules has 3. Other than that, they are the same.
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    10,000 steps

    10,000 steps. You have probably heard the we all need to walk 10,000 steps a day. While there is no " official" study that proclaims this amount, more steps per day can be beneficial to your health. But as a truck driver, walking is not always convenient. Here are a few ways to get in some of...
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    Truck accident

    I'm looking for some opinions. A couple of days ago my truck was hit by another truck in a truckstop parking lot. Completely his fault, he was backing in NEXT to me, which turned out to be INTO me. I have over $6000 in damage to my truck. He had none. Insurance will cover the damage, but what...
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    Anyone heard of....

    Forza Transport Services or ep expedited transport? Both are out of Laredo,Tx
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    Delaware Memorial Bridge

    Crucial East Coast Highway Bridge Closed - ABC News
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    As seen from I-65

    I've noticed a lot of FECC straights today. More than I usually see. Flat rate not as bad as anticipated, old contracts or all headed home? Maybe they just need every mile available? Hopefully they were all running profitable.
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    One day early

    I just left the TN I-65 N scale @MM5. Got a clean inspection. Trooper said they like to stop straight trucks for inspection because they are quicker and easier than 18 wheelers. Be safe and be prepared.
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    Pass the Pasta

    Pass the Pasta, head for the produce isle Spaghetti dinner 1 spaghetti squash 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts Your favorite sauce Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds. Place squash cut side down in baking dish, add 1cup of water. Place chicken breasts in baking dish. Place both dishes...
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    Aero devices

    Do you use any aero devices? If so, which ones? Did you get a good return on investment? If you bought a new truck, would you buy those aero devices again? Did the product deliver on the claims made by the manufacturer? I'm referring to things like trailer tail , airtabs , side skirts, mud...
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    Platooning

    Anyone heard or read about this? truck-platooning-system-offers-fuel-savings-potential
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