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    Forklift damage. Who pays?

    RE: I needed my cameras <STUFF DELETED>. The England >trailer had fresh paint flakes on the rear bumper and >measurements were consistent with the damage on my truck . >The police report said when confronted with the evidence the >England driver said he was unsure he caused the damage ...
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    Forklift damage. Who pays?

    A cheap digital camera makes reporting damages a thing to have. WAy back in the 60'd I owned a GMC Vandura. I ran for a Courier company from Toronto. They sent me on an expedite run from Toronto to Hamilton Ontario. The lift truck operator put in in ok, but the dude in Hamilton, dropped the big...
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    HUT and more

    The fax copy of the IFTA permit, and other related permit could buy you time. Since you already have the permits. The photocopy of the actual sticker and fax copy of permit may buy you the time to get past scale with out a fine. Our company sends out our permits by a courier to our homes or...
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    Fog in Indiana/Ohio Chicago

    I know they were at 5 am when that straight truck wiped out in front of. As far as Running. It's the Professional Transport Operator's choice. We have a macro on our qualcomm. It states Hwy, MM and what state. With a projected resume time, plus a small comment section. This is a nasty weather...
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    Fog in Indiana/Ohio Chicago

    I had the misfortune to be on hwy 20 west bound today. It seems that Fog was trust upon us. I-80 MM 101 to Ohio was closed both ways. I almost bought the farm a few times today. People have not learn to put their lights on. I came around corners to find traffic at a stand still because of...
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    What is your choice for routing software

    I use a Laptop, Streets and Trips 2004 (To be Upgraded to 2005) I also have Garmin GPS 18 deluxe. Since I drive a Big Truck. I must be careful as to which streets I go on. Using Streets and NRoute (Garmin) PC Miler. I can find most places. I did find that It gets me to the front door. My...
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    Customs fine $5000

    All Commercial Vehicle must pay 5.00 to enter USA. However a little sticker can be had from Border people. 100.00 a year. Sure beats paying 5.00 to get back into your own country. >I understand why driver and co-driver would want to be >present, as well as having passports. What is the fiver...
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    Customs fine $5000

    It's not the Canadain Customs. It's the USA Customs. They have making noises about this for quite a while. If any one is to blame. It's the Carrier not notifying the Operator of any changes. I find that a lot of USA Drivers have no idea., how to cross the border. Photocopy of A8A,s Inward cargo...
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    Customs fine $5000

    I'm a Canadian Trucker from out of Ontario. My company although alittle slow on the PAPS. I mention Paps to them 5 years ago. It wasn't unitl they were force into getting them. We now have them. However. If you have your FAST Card. (ALL PASSENGERS must FAST CARD as well) You can Use the Barcode...
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    Canada Tax Accountant for Truckers/Expediters

    Any one have any dealings with an accountant in the Burlington/Oakville/Hamilton area. I feel that I'm getting the shaft from Trucker's Tax in Ontario. }>
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    Canada Canadian runs are the way to go!

    >I'm always interested as to why going to a broker is an >ordeal. >Shouldn't be; they are there to clear the shipments. >Unfortunately it's the paperwork that makes life an ordeal >sometimes. > After having a Truckers. Give them a hard time becuase the fax the Paperwork 2 days before, They...
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    Canada Truck Stops - Canada

    RE: Truck Stops -Husky's >>Thanks for that one. After delivering in Belleville, or >>near there, this would be better than traveling east to >>Napanee and closer than Husky at 399. > > > Husky are all over Canada. Might be hard to find down east (maritimes) Irvings on the east coast. There...
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    Canada PAPS

    > > > >Well, I would think that the crossing at Kingston (I'm >guessing you're refering to the Thousand Islands >Bridge)would always be quicker as less traffic goes that >way. >It sounds like US Customs just decided to "go" with PAPS >whether or not anyone was ready. This may be old news...
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    Canada Someone should write a book(let)

    Most comapnies have a manual with all that info in it. There was a booklet that I received from my company 3-4 years ago. It had all the ports of enteries listed. IE where to access Customs Primary and where the brokers were. As well it had phone number. It had general info on Pars etc...
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    Canada PARS vs FAST

    > The PARS system works fine, as long as the broker >>enters the info into the system, > > >Just remember to give the Broker some time; >4 hours isn't too much. >The earlier you can get the papers to the broker; the sooner >they can get you set up There's a problem with Livingston General...
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    Owner Operator Question ?

    > stuff snipped out> >thanks.. >> >>On behalf of Expeditersonline, please accept my invitation >>to join us at the Expediter EXPO at the Detroiter Truck Stop >>in Woodhaven, Mi next week, Aug 11 and 12. You'll be able >>to meet with most of the company reps with whom you'd be >>interested...
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    Owner Operator Question ?

    Unfortunately I was in Dubuque,IA. I'm very much interested. These web site have application forms in them. I'll get a cahnce to chat with drivers at the different truck stops. I'm not sure if they will allow an older truck on their fleet. It's a 2000 FLD. I'm 55 yr/young but the Ontario DOT...
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    Owner Operator Question ?

    Going Broker by the Moment. I still own 4000.00 CDN on some Motor Repair. I did 6000 Mi last pay period. I only got 1000.00 in home account. I'm OTR that lease my truck from the company I run with. I like the company but I'm starting to look at Expediting was a way to go. I've got to Feb 2005...
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