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    Found A Truck

    Butch, Checked into Northwest Airlines Cybersavers promotions, they have the following flights to Texas, I think the truck was in Texas, correct? Dallas $283 Houston $319 Ft. Worth $334 Austin $361 San Antonio $362 Might be worth checking into? Larry Badger >:-( :-( :-( Well Drivers, Bad...
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    Chicago Express Lanes

    I called the Illinois State Police, division of legal affairs, was transferred to a State Trooper and he told me essentially the same thing as I just read Glen said. He stated that because a cargo van is not considered a "second division" vehicle (which he informed me was 18 wheelers) one can...
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    Is there a good answer

    < I was told to join this site to learn. I have been on here about two weeks and it is no more than Ch 19 on the CB. It appears I made the wrong move joining up. Why dont you do this over a beer somewhere. cnl > Ms. Ledbetter, I'm sorry to hear that you're not deriving any benefit from the...
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    State Tax Info???

    >What is individual the income tax situation in the >surrounding states?? >I'd appreciate some info from folks living in MI, IN, KY, >TN. Michigan, from http://www.michigan.gov/treasury Reduction in Tax Rate - The income tax rate is 3.95 percent for 2004. Personal Exemption Allowance -...
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    logbook a confirmation of speeding?

    I have a question, is it possible/legal for a motor carrier enforcement officer to issue a speeding citation based on logbook entries? For (hypothetical) example, let's say your last entry in your logbook was a pickup at 2PM, and you delivered your load at 6PM at a location 320 miles away. Can...
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    "wiper tag"

    "Wiper Tag" Lead article brings back memories of when I was pushing snow for a living here in western Michigan. We get a goodly share of the white stuff, both from normal systems coming through and lake-effect off Lake Michigan. I am reminded of a morning when I was traveling on U.S.131, a...
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    Iced in!

    What a suspensful story, has all the makings of a great read. Sure would love to hear Paul Harvey read that aloud. <grin> Larry Badger >Warren OH 4:30pm Wed snow just began falling Transfere to be >PU in Toledo figured Ohio had great snow removal exp. Was >right traffic moved at about 50mph...
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    effect of Big 3 auto slowdown?

    With the Big 3 automakers sales expected to drop next year as incentives lose their punch, rising costs, Asian and European automakers boosting production, how will this affect the expediting industry? There may be two distinctive schools of thought here; one being expediters may see an increase...
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    Cargo Trailer

    >only one that i know of that might is hot shot express they >are part of the jones motor group out of silver springs pa >look in a truck mag for there phone number 800-825-6637 X 7300
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    Quarterly Taxes Estimate?

    Call and make an appointment with your local IRS office up in Nashville. They have counselors at every office that could explain what options you have. Just a thought, albeit a simple one, but sometimes simple is better. <smile> Larry Badger >Hi: We are a husband/wife owner operator team...
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    driving, no experience

    Scott, Thanks for the reply, I was expecting to hear that but was hopeful it might not be the case. I understand why insurance companies have that rule in general. Thing is, I drove around Michigan here for 20 years pulling a 20 foot trailer with all my equipment on it in my landscaping...
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    Box repair in Kansas City

    Supreme, St. Louis Division 800-336-8914 Goshen, IN Headquarters 800-642-4889 >Glen, >I have not yet contacted Supreme. And no I did not catch >the moron that hit my truck. >P.S. >Does anyone have their number. >Thanks for the Info
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    driving, no experience

    To save me alot of time calling around and bothering recruiters when they may be busy doing other things, I will ask this question here so that y'all may respond at your leisure. Can a person get accepted at any of your companies to own/drive a "D" unit truck (FL80 w/24x102) having no experience...
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    Web sites for CDL tests

    >Hi,these are a few web sites I have found with practice test >for your CDL.If you have some sites or info.Please post >them.This will help all us newbies and wanabies! Jim, I could send you the study manual for Michigan if you'd like. It is 158 pages chocked full of study material. Be...
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    Any education tools -books-schools-people, recomme

    RE: Any education tools -books-schools-people, rec > Maybe I can find it on line. http://www.partners-in-business.com/ Online hypertext edition. Larry Badger Plainwell, Michigan
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    Chevrolet/GMC vs Ford

    I am new to the expediting business, currently putting together my truck to lease onto a carrier. I have narrowed my decision down to between these manufacturers/models, Chevrolet/GMC w4500 and Ford E-450, in the class of GVWR of 15,000 lbs. They offer similar payload capacities, can anyone...
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