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Hello nchauler. Glad to see you'll stick with us and contribute. Many voices in this industry are needed and make a louder noise than just one. While your original input was sound, your "bogus" message was a little....emotional. You may have been right to some extent but please try a different...

Welcome to the business, DoggyDaddy. Don't forget the Portapotty, which can be bought at Walmart.:) ;-) :)

Hello, Lightning. Teacel has given you some good info in his response. I'm currently running at 27% Deadhead, due to the luck factor, but my average is 34% this year. I consider three types of deadhead in my calculations: a) Deadhead to Layover b) Deadhead to Pickup c) Deadhead to...

Just spent a couple of weeks on the road with this new Radio. It's amazing to be able to listen to a good station no matter where you go, without fade-out. I can drive all night and listen to my favorites. The quality of reception is excellent and is restricted only by the type of speakers...

Just wanted to say that my Sirrius Satellite Radio system is installed and works great. I won it at the Louisville Truck Show last year and received it at this year's truckshow. Had it installed professionally last week. Super system with full reception most anywhere...commercial free. So many...

I agree with "GEO" that Fedex C/C is just fine, for a number of reasons. Here is one. I received a citation from the Calif Highway Patrol at the Truckee Inspection Station for having what they said were tinted cab windows on the driver and passenger doors. The officer didn't bother to put the...

Maple Syrup? Hey, do you ever look to see what color the ceiling is? incredible!!The shower needs a minumum of 26"x26"x74", plus maybe a foot at the opening of the curtain for you to step in and out of. Both the supply and return tanks can be placed on the floor in the cab. I drilled a hole in...

Any way to pot a Condo top onthose units?

Hiya Weave, nice to hear from you. Glad to help about the Portable Shower. It's a nice unit. I think you can get a second shower curtain to fit Wild Bill.:7 :7

Haven't been online since March. Thought I'd answer the questions about our portable shower that we bought from Hartline Showers. Sorry it has taken so long to answer. It works fine and has come in handy when we are in the areas where there are few truckstop showers available. We have a 96"...

My wife and I drove a Sterling for 15 months and loved it. Real doors that actually sealed. Real heater/ac system that actually worked. User friendly instrument panel with a cab interior that was quality made instead of the generic crap that Freightliner installs. Excellent quality for the same...

We rented a truck with airbrakes from Rollins Trucking in Jacksonville, Fla. in '99. It cost us $150 for the day and we drove to a Trucking school where we had arrainged to take the Driver's test for $100.00 each. Keep researching, and best wishes.:7 :7

Sorry I haven't been answering your inquiries. Haven't been online as we were visiting Family for the Holiday. Too much time having fun. The correct website address for the Portable Shower is www.Hartlineportableshower.com. I just took another look at it to make sure. There is a phone number for...

It's amazing how "DOWN" we can get when we are sitting around, waiting for that next load. Especially when you throw in a few other pressures like "bills are coming due soon", other trucks are getting a load out, cold or rainy weather outside that keeps you in your truck, bad news from home...

Hello, doe.mouse. You make some good points. I've been at this business as a driver for an owner and as an owner/operator. The main reason I responded to this topic is because all of these points are relevant to each Expeditor Company we might be leased to and because they are helpful as...

If what we are doing here with this topic is rating Fedex C/C, I would say that rating any company involves more than just whether or not you are making any money. I recently met a fellow fedex C/C driver who made the statement that all of their dispatchers are liars. I disagreed and he got...

Has anyone had any trouble with the inspectors at Truckee? I've heard some horror stories about this weigh station but wasn't sure until I just received a citation for having tinted side windows. That's a new one on me. Anyone have any other experiences with them?:o I caled their court clerk to...

Haven't had to use snow chains yet and am realizing that I know very little about them. Will someone recite some of your experiences with their use and give some info on which type are best and how to put them on, etc. Haven't seen this one addressed by anyone yet. Thanks a bunch.

I was in a T/A truck stop recently and was in my "office", checking messages and doing some paperwork. I was reading a trucking magazine and found an ad for a portable shower unit that can be used in any unit that can accommodate a six foot height. There was a website listed and a tollfree phone...

The responses fascinate me. One of the reasons I'm enjoying this industry so much is because we meet so many interesting drivers. It would be great to meet those of you who have responded to this topic, especially since we know a little more about you. Ellie and I are always willing to chat and...