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    Fedex loads to Express1

    yes i know about clink in that area wasnt the problem, yes I know about passing loads to other carriers when they cannot cover them. And the answer I was given today was that they were testing a new partner carrier incase we need them. and if thats the case dont put it on the vru as a load...
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    Fedex loads to Express1

    my driver lives in that area so looks like another night at home. I have had my trucks with fdcc for several years and this is just another bad news message from them this week alone. I will be at green in aug for driver appreciation (probably E1 also) and try to get some info. this driver has...
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    Fedex loads to Express1

    when I asked why my van was not offered any of the 3 loads, answer was 1 had less than 75 and one was further out but could make pu. and the 3rd one cc stated it was for pu tomarrow and was dispatched to there partner carrier. and my answer was whaaaaaat. she said they are sending loads to...
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    Fedex loads to Express1

    If you are a fedexcc van siting around with no offers. Thank the purple promise as I was Just told after my van was passed by 3 times in detroit and been there since friday. they are partenering with express1 and that is where at least 1 of the loads I should have gotten has gone. Maybe I...
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    Early or not

    the sooner it is off your truck the sooner the next load is on. I allways go straight to delivery even if a monday delivery and I get there saturday at 8am. 9 times out of ten someone there and will unload me. and im back on the board.
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    Honda Gas Generators

    vanman, how and where do you secure the generator overnight. I have seen other vans with a generator on a trailer hitch receiver going down the road. thanks in advance
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    charleston firefighters

    My self being a career firefighter and part-time expediter find myself witha heavy heart for my brothers in charleston, SC. But at the same time I think of my expedite brothers and sisters and this post is to simply let all of you know that a lot of surface streets in charleston will be closed...
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    Strange or Odd Deliveries

    2 pallets of crackers to sams club from raleigh to little rock, I was one of 6 trucks going all over with CRACKERS!!!
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    what is UPS doing?

    If im not mistaken they advised there staff to stop taken on new trucks and stop processing applications. they also evidently have not advised anyone as to why? Im just curious
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    what is UPS doing?

    My question is why would they request to be sent to a forum that is only for the moderators. I do not drive for them and they way it looks I'm glad I dont. I didnt see a bunch of negativity or bashing but after the move I'm pretty shur its on the way. Just my 2 cents but if your not letting...
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    One of Us or One of Them?

    Your business people dont sweat the small people. And as far as special treatment to fleet owners, Myself a small fleet owner I have never gotten any special treatment from my carrier (FDCC) Im just gratful all my current drivers are some of the best I have ever Had and I depend on them to make...
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    slooooooooow

    I normally look to just after tax time for things to pick-up with my trucks. And up till this april I had what I would call a good winter. But since late mid april its like some one tied anchors to all my trucks and yes I know some people have been doing fine ( and some say they are) but...
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    St. PATTY'S DAY! WHERE ARE YOU ??

    Laying Low at home in Ashtabula,OH St. Pats day is another amature drinkers nite.
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    Independent Contractors/owner operators: what's th

    RE: Independent Contractors/owner operators: what' I think they are on in the same, but if I had to differentiate (and thats a big word sure glad I didnt mess it up) I would use Ace's definition.
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    Baskin Robbins?

    We'll guys my favorite flavor is vanilla with orange sherbet. And as for what I would advise anyone for in a carrier is pay on time and correct and not to mind sitting a little when you are making more per mile than you would with another carrier which is what I have found with FDCC. It is a...
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    I'm thinking of Changing a Company !!!

    MAXIM, It has been my experience and observation vans everywhere have been slow last few months. And as for moving companies I dont see many taking on vans. Good Luck and I would think your current carrier would fix the settlement problem that only hurts you and them.
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    Sprinter Van Problems

    Just had the van serviced and the outcome was a dead cell in the battery, which is odd because I had the battery tested last week. I guess a second opinion does not hurt but the jury is still out to see if thats the problem. everything else that came up on the check engine light ( which I did...
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    Sprinter Van Problems

    thanks for all the advise. I have scheduled service for tuesday to work on this. what ever it is will drain the battery within minutes and only when it wants to. I guess I will see what those sprinter wizards can come up for this.
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    Sprinter Van Problems

    I have a 2004 sprinter thats in the shop more than on the road newest problem is when you go to start van there is no power, this problemn is intermitent and I have had the alternator and battery tested all ok but something is draining power fast and when it wants to. Any info would be helpful...
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    Express 1 on the news

    hey sixwheeler!! I thought you were in buffalo? Just Jokin
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