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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...
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    Hours of Service

    Not directly related to your question; but if anyone desires to add their input into the HOS discussion, the FMCSA is seeking public comments. The deadline for public input is March 10, 2005. This link will take you to the DOT web site with further details. http://www.dot.gov/affairs/fmcsa0105.htm
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    Just A Question

    >Can anybody tell me anything about a company called CSM >Trucking out of Cleveland,Oh.? Wolf, I did a quick check for CSM Trucking (DOT# 1248215) at the FMCSA (licensing and insurance) web site. I am sending you the results of that *public record* search to your private EO email account...
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    Sleeping and exhaust fumes

    The following dovetails with the recent forum messages about the concern of health risks posed by petroleum diesel emissions. There is much more information on the website: http://www.biodiesel.org >>>> DISCLAIMER: This message is intended for information gathering purposes only. It is not an...
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    lease purchase program

    >I'm in general trucking and I'm looking into expediting. It >is not hard to find carriers who offer lease purchase >prorams in general trucking. My question is can the same be >said for expediting and if so could someone give me a list >of carriers that do. My credit is less than stellar...
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    Spreadsheet / Cost / Break Even Point

    >Does anyone have or know where I can find a spreadsheet >(perferably in Excel) that lists all of the associated costs >to operate a vehicle? I'm trying to understand what my cost >will be so I can determine a break even point. David, The following address will take you to the cost per...
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    CCW and Trucking?

    >I knew there was a reason I won't go to Canada. It's a shame >too that such a beautiful nation has to be written off >because of foolish policies. Unfortunately, the European >influence is pervading our great nation as well. I'm >beginning to believe I may not live long enough to see the...
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    CCW and Trucking?

    >< Butch, is MI willing to issue a CCW to Ohio CCW holders >based on their Ohio certification? > >Lance and/or April, Followed up on that, state police trooper from my local post informed me that the answer to your question is NO, you must be a resident of the state to qualify for a MI CCW...
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    CCW and Trucking?

    >In addition to Hornet spray which does work I have in the >front what appears to be on one end a small flashlight. The >other end has a pepper spray that will stop a grizzley >bear.I bought it when we made a pickup at a police supply >company in Alexandria VA. Rich, while looking up...
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    CCW and Trucking?

    < Butch, is MI willing to issue a CCW to Ohio CCW holders based on their Ohio certification? > Lance and/or April, I will research that for you, as I live in Michigan it should be a quick call or two for me. You, and others interested in reciprocity agreements between the states (hmmm...is...
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    CCW and Trucking?

    < Would other states recognize this permit? > Following from Michigan.gov http://www.michigan.gov/printerFriendly/0,1687,7-164-17334_17362_22672-60639--,00.html Copyright © 2005 State of Michigan www.michigan.gov Release Date: January 31, 2003 Last Update: September 07, 2004...
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    Verifiable Experience

    >Tom, when I retired in November of 2000 records were >destroyed. Also, I was thinking that it probably does not >even matter if I show up with my own authority AND >insurance. >Chuck Chuck, have you checked into the insurance underwriters yet about obtaining a policy with no "verifiable...
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    "raceman" no more? what's up with that?

    Noproblem> Whaddya mean by "The Owner once called RACEMAN" - you gonna change handles? raceman> NoProblem, The handle change comes because it breaks my heart that a guy named Kurt one the Cup title. It is a racing thing and I am not sure I still want to be none as the Race Man. I never dreamed...
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    Help and Opinions on the Sprinter Van

    < NO that's not the link,i was just confirming what i already knew about the warranty,it's nothing special. > Oh, okay, understood. I guess when I read your reply... < Is that seven year bumper to bumper? or drivrtrain only. > I thought it to be a sincere question, not a rhetorical one. I...
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    Help and Opinions on the Sprinter Van

    >Is that seven year bumper to bumper? or drivrtrain only. If you're asking about the Sprinter: <from http://www.dodge.com/owners/index.html then linked to 2004 Sprinter Cargo Van> I could not find the specific warranty for the 2005 model. Basic Limited Warranty Coverage 3 yr/36,000 miles...
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    Forklift damage. Who pays?

    RE: I carry a digital camera >How can they be sure a regular photo has not been scanned >and enhanced then printed out ? All I know *for sure* is that my sister-in-law is a portrait photographer who takes photographs of injured people for attorneys. They (the attorneys) stipulate that she...
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    All Types Expediting

    >I don't rely on BBB . It's my understanding they only keep >files on businesses belonging to their organization . <following from the BBB website FAQ> Doesn't the BBB report only on its members? No. BBBs issue reports on members and non-members alike. BBBs, which as a matter of policy do...
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    Forklift damage. Who pays?

    RE: I carry a digital camera >Digitals are coming down in price . You don't have to pay >for film to be developed and spend time waiting for it . You >can also review the pic after taking it to be sure you >include what you need . Rick, A word of caution, digital images *may* not be...
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    All Types Expediting

    >Hello again all. I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge >of All Types Expediting. I was thinking of putting a truck >on with them. Thanks for any info. After reading the numerous complaints about this company, I would have thought there would be a complaint or more filed against them...
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    What about it?

    Dave, Give one or all of these SCORE offices a call. They offer free counseling. Jackson SCORE - Chapter 0456 The Chamber of Commerce Bldg., 197 Auditorium Street Jackson, TN 38301 PHONE: (731) 427-4044 FAX: (731) 427-3942 EMAIL: [email protected] Purchase Area SCORE - Chapter 0128...
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