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    Found A Truck

    >Well Guys and Gals, The FL-70 deal went Sour, and boy am I >ever Glad it did. I was forced to go back to the Classifieds >On EO, and I found what is so close to my Dream Truck,I >couldn't believeit. It was an old ad. (NOV.2004) I took a >chance and called. I now have a Done Deal, on a 1999...
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    Fog in Indiana/Ohio Chicago

    Fog ? ! I take it for granted, as I live in California's Central Valley. Here we live with what seems like 2 months or more of "Tule" fog during the winter (It's OUR "white" winter). What other parts of the country have fog (Regularly), and who has it the worst? Most people here know how to...
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    ????????????? WHAT IS AN EXPEDITER ?????????????

    RE: ????????????? WHAT IS AN EXPEDITER ????????? Benefiting financially from other people's procrastinations, mistakes or impatience?! >Thanks Noproblem for the addition< :D -Joe Bohannon Bakersfield, CA
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    Box/Van Size Vs. Flats

    For those running Straight trucks, Would you say that the majority if not all loads (With exception to military units) would have fit into a 16' box (8 pallets)? Are there times that you've needed space for "2 more", thus in need of 20'? -Joe Bohannon Bakersfield, CA
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    Pallet Grabber

    >And I found the cheapest pallet grabber yet. I'm using a >nylon strap about 15' long I found on the side of I-95 that >had the ratchet destroyed from being run over. I tied a loop >in one end and the other end has a hook. I just loop the >strap either through or around the skid, connect the...
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    Adding Landing Gear / Dolly Legs

    I understand the landing gear is there to stablize the load for loading/unloading. My question is this; With Landing gear, is the box frame and truck frame strong enough for forklift loading/unloading? What about the axles? I am looking at a "C" truck and the lower GVWR concerns me on the...
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    Pallet Grabber

    My family business provides Industrial supplies. With that in mind, we also provide Material Handling equipment. This includes Pallet Grabbers. The brand we get is called VESTIL and is all american made. Our pricing would start at $56.00 plus freight. There are many other items we can help with...
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    Box/Van Size Vs. Flats

    What size Box/Van do you run? On a typical run, how full does the van get (floor space)? What types of loads do you carry (General/vague)? What is the typical load weight (Less truck's weight/GVWR)? Does anyone run a Flatbed? <Same questions> -Joe Bohannon Bakersfield, CA
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    Airtabs

    I have ran across a product, and am curious what the general take is for it. The product is called "Airtabs". From what I can see it ceates a false aerodynamic profile for trucks. The cost seems reasonable as well, at $200+, for enough to do a truck... the website is http://www.airtab.com/...
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    Newbie questions (long)

    Van vs. Flat I just wanted to focus on one particular part of my question, in hopes of getting a more specific response. Van Body or Flatbed? Ok, I know most everyone runs Vans, but I have 20" flatbed available to me, and under a set of circumstances (Sleeper/stretching frame etc.), could be...
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    Newbie questions (long)

    >Joe don't screw around with used components,buy a new or >used truck that already has built in what you need. A 1979 >International that has an unkown engine??How reliable do you >think that piece of iron(Rust) will be for you.Don't take >offense but shippers know trucks and they want...
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    Newbie questions (long)

    Hello Guys, I have a few questions, questions I am sure have been asked (generally) before. However I was un-able to search for specific information. Right now, I am looking for ideas on my current plans as I lay them out below: I am planing an LTL style Expediting company for Intrastate...
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