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  1. fr8hlr521

    November 2014 where ya at's

    Mmmmmm....lutefisk!!!
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    November is here!

    Happy Birthday Mr Windsor!
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    Hey "y'all" it's October

    We mark the layover days on a small calendar and on a spreadsheet I keep for our loads and reconciling settlements. Have never seen any lag or delay. I am consistently impressed by the accuracy and timeliness of settlements compared to our last carrier. It used to take, literally, hours to go...
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    Acceptable home time

    Thinking that is one of those mutually agreed things between you and the truck owner, ideally prior to driving. Communication is key to meeting mutual expectations. You will get piles of free advice here, some great and some worth what you paid for it.
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    Goodbye FedEx (again)

    Welcome...I hope you are a pleasantly surprised as we were a year ago!
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    Hey "y'all" it's October

    Looking for Guido at the Laredo State Park. First time here...nice place! Good alternative to the TA, especially since we cannot run our gen right now. The rocket surgeon who PM'd it broke the plastic tip of the dipstick off in the sump. I see a fight with the shop coming over this one...
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    Hey Y'all it's September! Where ya at?!

    Taking a couple days in beautiful mid-Michigan to do a memorial and take care of Mom's ashes. Thought we were going to have to push until next year, but Jose came through at the last minute and got us back up north. Thanks Dispatch and Load1!
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    Hymn to the Fallen

    Wow...so true...thank you. Should be a must-see for any American, lest they forget...
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    is expediting only use of cargo vans?

    That is just was way too funny...even better than Mexican bath houses.
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    is expediting only use of cargo vans?

    We are neighbors, then. The used to live in CR and go there often for shopping, etc.
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    Hey Y'all it's September! Where ya at?!

    ...Says the guy who's first job was stoplight candlelighter....
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    is expediting only use of cargo vans?

    We must be neighbors...we are in Champlin when not out here.
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    Hey Y'all it's September! Where ya at?!

    So sorry to hear...we would be lost without our kitty, pita (pain in the....) with us. Warm thoughts to you.
  14. fr8hlr521

    Welcome to August Please Save Us!!! Location Forum

    Does Tina know you are gazing at guys greasy tailpipes?
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    Welcome to August Please Save Us!!! Location Forum

    Have a happy one, Tom. We will start saving our old tennis balls for you in case the rubber tips fall off your walker. Are you signed up for the AARP fuel discount yet?
  16. fr8hlr521

    Wanting to get started

    In my opinion, 4000 miles a week is way to many to base a business projection on. We are a team, and I use 2000. This allows for time off, slow periods, etc. Conservative, yes...and it can lead to pleasant surprises instead of rude awakenings. Also, running fewer miles for a better rate is...
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    Welcome to August Please Save Us!!! Location Forum

    Because rotary phones don't have touchscreens? Oops, sorry, confused you with wolfeman!
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    Welcome to August Please Save Us!!! Location Forum

    Very fun to watch! We didn't do the ice water, but opted to make a contribution to this very worthy cause.
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    Is landstar still the leader in expediting?

    Not sure that trumps Best Fleet for 2 going on 3 years....just sayin....
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    Freightliner m2 tail lights out. On the road now

    There is a fuse block on many me a on the drivers side frame rail near the tranny. Most likely placed by a disgruntled truck designer.
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