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  1. nightcreacher

    mexican trucks in america are a fact.

    Skyraider,guess you never been to boys town.Take a cab,its magical
  2. nightcreacher

    How not to operate your business

    Just like a box of chocolates,wish I thought of that lol
  3. nightcreacher

    How not to operate your business

    Kevin,mine was 1st edition egr,not the 515.THey did have many updates to it.I cracked a head,first real truck trouble in 980000.Replace clutch at 880000 miles,and actually could put new head back on,but with 980000 miles,should just rebuild rest of motor,and since who know when trans and rears...
  4. nightcreacher

    How not to operate your business

    Ive been expediting for over 25 years.As in any business you should save for that rainy day.Well,that rainy day came for me,and since I didn't think it would ever happen,I'm now getting ready to work for someone else.A truck I should have traded for new,just had a major breakdown,and It's easier...
  5. nightcreacher

    mexican trucks in america are a fact.

    another thing,I believe to drive in the states you have to be able to read and understand english.Most of the Mexicans can't so thats why you only see them in the border towns
  6. nightcreacher

    mexican trucks in america are a fact.

    The Mexican trucks are going to be just like the Canadian trucks.Pick up out side USA delpiver USA,Pick up USA go back to their own countries.As far as the Mexicans coming up here,most are driving Texas trucks.I have not seen a Mexican truck north of the border towns
  7. nightcreacher

    Last time Diesel chased $5.00, did it impact the number of loads you delivered?

    Dave,some of the TA's still give a big discount,not many,but there are a few.I don't like Pilot fuel,what your getting at the Flying J,besides,I get almost 1/2 mile gal better at TA,same at Petro.If your looking at discount,HESS gives the best discount
  8. nightcreacher

    How much can I expect to pay in fuel

    if your in a tractor at 7 mpg,your probably closer to 40%
  9. nightcreacher

    What can we do to make it easier for dispatchers?

    If you have to call dispatch,just treat them with respect.They may get short tempered with you,but remember they are in plenty of pressure,as your not the only truck calling in.If your on hold for a long time,you know they are busy,and myself,the longer I'm on hold the shorter my temper...
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    Last time Diesel chased $5.00, did it impact the number of loads you delivered?

    It was 2008.The FSC took care of the higher fuel price,personally I actually made more.The discount from Ta was much higher,and as far as load count,it was pretty close to thae same
  11. nightcreacher

    Expediter Services

    why would you want to lease a truck to someone that inturn is leasing from another company.With Panther,they are getting a higher rate for volume,but not at FEd Ex.AS far as discounts,we all get fuel discounts from use are com data or other fuel cards.and all the companies are getting tire...
  12. nightcreacher

    winter driving

    As a trucker stops for a red light, a blonde catches up. She jumps out of her car, runs up to his truck, and knocks on the door. The trucker lowers the window, and she says "Hi, my name is Heather and you are losing some of your load." The trucker ignores her and proceeds down the...
  13. nightcreacher

    about Flat rate Fsc

    At the end of the 1982 truck strike,the fsc agreement was,for ever nickel the fuel price jumped,we were to get a penny a loaded mile.They figured it that way,cause most trucks at that time got close to 5mpg.My fsc at TRI State depends on each customers contract.Whether I'm getting 100%,I don't...
  14. nightcreacher

    Cleveland Cavaliers

    Its like watching a replay,and the outcome is always the same Management is doing some trading,they may get better in a couple years My Buckeyes are what to watch.Cavs couldnt beat them either
  15. nightcreacher

    What do you eat if you need to drive all night?

    Moot, I know you were kidding,but any type stimulant ending INE will show up in a drug test
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    What do you eat if you need to drive all night?

    Guess you have never been wide awake when you accepted the load,but sometime later in the night, you just start to get tired.Best thing, if you dont have someone else in the truck,is just pull over, stretch your legs,maybe even just take a 30 min power nap.Better than any coffee or food,and the...
  17. nightcreacher

    Negligence or cheating?

    your first load had the wrong mileage by as much as 400 miles.You taking the southern route, went about another 150 extra miles.October Isnt bad across 40,58, 5 up to Sacramento,should have been 2728 miles. This other load is so far off,it's rediculous.Indy to LA is 2038 miles,go thru laredo and...
  18. nightcreacher

    Paying cash on Florida toll road causes problems?

    Use to be,only 2 states that times were legal on toll road receipts, were, PA and OH.I've had IN. receipts that were off.
  19. nightcreacher

    Can a solo staight truck driver make money?

    If you stay out 30 days a month,the per diem is lost.A solo expediter can be done,but you better not need a large income to survive.There are many reasons why your pay will change from week to week.Some weeks good,other weeks may not even have a pay.Because most loads pick up in the...
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