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    Sales Tax On Trucks?

    Well All may not be lost just yet. I spoke to the Michigan Treasury Dept, Today and I was told I could get a Refund of my Sales Tax, if I could show that I was driving out of state for any Full tax year. I'm now waiting for TS to send me a letter with that information. I will keep you all posted...
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    Power Dolly Legs

    Sorry Leo, all it says is TDS. Get in touch with Siverdollar Here on EO. He is who I bought the truck from. By the way. My Power legs are Electric. Hope this helps...Butch.....:) :) :)
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    ~your prayers please~

    Sounds Like Jesus was his CoPilot that day. God Be With You Bill.Amen Butch
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    Power Dolly Legs

    I just purchased a truck with power legs. It's a great option to have. Keeps you out of the water muck and mire in the truck wells. Even better on the outside wells. My controls are mounted next to the drivers seat. I just stand next to truck and watch them come down, and when raising, you raise...
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    Sales Tax On Trucks?

    mhoy40, Thank you. Now that does make sense. Not to take anything away from you other helpers. Thats what EO is all about. Well Maybe the next truck can come from a private owner...LMAO...Drive Safely...Butch :D :D :D
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    Sales Tax On Trucks?

    Thanks to all of you that replyed and gave me some avenues to check out. Yes Larry it was a chunk of change that wasn't expected. I have learned a lesson, and my next truck will be purchased from a Dealer. I will let them handle all the paper work and taxs. Last truck I bought was a Lease, and...
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    Traffic Violation Attorneys

    Don't quote me. But I believe that if you are a member of OOIDA. They also provide this type of service to its members. Check it out.....Butch :) :) :)
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    Sales Tax On Trucks?

    I went to the IRP office in Lansing,Michigan today to get my Plate and put title in my name. They made me pay full sales tax on the purchace of my truck. I was under the inpression that a Commercial Truck has no sales tax. Am I wrong? Did they make a mistake? If so How do I get my money back...
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    Big Truck Grille Guard

    I have seen a lot of big trucks with Grille Guards on them. Does anyone Know where theses can be bought? Thnaks for any info....Butch.:) :) :)
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    Questions about Driver's License Type

    Well As for the truck. I do believe anything over 10K requires a CDL-C License, and I also agree with whitewolf53. I don't think your Friend will pass the DOT Physical. Wish you Luck. Drive Safely...Butch :) :) :)
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    When I was a Newbie.

    Thanks Tom, I appreciate that coming from you. To your question theoldprof. I was in Flint Michigan at Plant 36 South dock. I worked North dock once in a while. Seeing that you brought that up. I have a short story to tell you all, about a Newbie Expediter. Pay attention if you have Roll up...
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    When I was a Newbie.

    Well Guys & Gals. Don't get me wrong aout my posting. What happened to me can happen to anyone. All I was saying was. Drive for someone else to make sure this Lifestyle is for you before you make that big investment. If and when you do make that investment, make sure you can afford the payments...
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    RigMaster vs ProHeat?

    Thanks for the input. I think RigMaster is the way I will go. I like it being independant system. Also good is, I live in Michigan. Espar would be a good place to purchase/Service it. Thanks again. Drive Safely...Butch :D :D :D
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    RigMaster vs ProHeat?

    I'm looking at Generators for my T-300. Which one to go with is the Big question. Any Input would be Welcome. Thanks ...Butch :D :D :D
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    When I was a Newbie.

    I started back in 1999,by jumping into a New truck. I had spent some time talking to Expediter Drivers in my plant at GM where I worked for 31.5 years. 22 of those years were on a fork truck unloading Expediters and Semi's. I thought I knew all I needed to jump in and drive 3 years after I...
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    What is your choice for routing software

    Well I don't need a couple of weeks to decide about my Magellan 700. I was able to check it out the yesterday. I had to go to Dayton,OH. It worked excellant right out of the box. No programing needed. You won't get lost with this one. If you make a wrong turn it tells you how to get back to your...
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    Rating System

    Lawrence I need help. I did what you told me to do about changing my preferance to get to use Rating Program. When I tried to do this, the Rating preferance is not there to change. Can you check my menu and see why its not an option for me? Thanks ..Butch:-(
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    Frozen Locks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Heres one for you, Frozen windshield wipers. Back in 2000 0r 2001 there was a Blizzard came through upper mid west. I was a newbie then and caught in a truck stop in Janesville,WI. Trucks were freezing up on the roads and police were bringing Drivers to the truck stop for warmth and help. I had...
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    Found A Truck

    Thanks Weave, I will check with owner when I get the truck here. I'm sure he is aware of any problems, and will be able to tell me what he has done. He has all maintenance records. From talking to him, he has been into trucking for some time now. Thanks Again...Drive Safely..Be Happy.I...
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    Found A Truck

    LOL Cute Geo....See Ya Wed...Butch:D :D :D
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