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OVM, If the gap is at the bottom you may try placing a piece of rolled-up carpet along the top edge and then applying force inward at the bottom edge. I saw my father do that with a cargo door on a plane; WWII vintage.

Excellent idea! I really appreciate your ingenuity. I will definitely check those out on my next trip to Home Depot.

Moot, I had a lift truck guy that let his foot slip of the clutch and I saw the tires move as he pushed against the van. If the tires turn, even for just a moment, the wheels are slipping on the brakes shoes, BUT the force is still being transmitted through the drive train when you are in...

That's not entirely correct. Yes, freshly produce urine in the kidneys is sterile, IF there is no infectious bacteria present; i.e. kidney infections. Urine near the anterior end of the urethra will have contaminants. That is why we have a "Clean Catch" procedure of collecting specimens...

Greg, Just curious. Why no fuel from the "J"?

Jim, I saw your salutation a few weeks ago and showed it to my wife and son. They both got a huge chuckle! Our church is in Beavercreek at the corner of Fairfield and Lantz Rd directly across from BellFair. Charity Baptist Church. Myself, another expediter and a couple of former truckers are...

One thing that might help to prevent this "sprung" condition from recurring would be to prevent, or limit, unnecessary torsional forces on the chassis. For example, I have witnessed vans with maximum loads pull out of loading areas and cross over the incline near the end of a tractor trailer...

Jim, Thanks! I forgot about Kaffenbarger. I actually live within walking distance of their shop. In fact, they will be installing the poly liner on my van (GM Upfitter Program). I just didn't know that they did flooring. I will stop by and visit them next week.

I had 1/2" on my last unit, but I was reading through the Recruiting Quick Reference Guide. MIMIMUM VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: 1 Ton suspension Extended length Cargo securement devices (e-track) 3/4" plywood floor Any LEAM van operators know if they will refuse the 1/2" floor?

Anyone know of a good jobber in the Dayton area that is experienced in placing 3/4" plywood in a cargo van and recessing the e-track in the plywood? Thanks!

RE: EXchange Rates (was) Heads Up On Husky Fuel St Thanks RobA for bringing us full circle. Ditto on the credit card!

The cost of maintaining a presence in the Gulf region has had its impact on our currency. If I lose some in the exchange rate, I believe the loss to be an equitable trade for the protection garnered as the result of a strong defense.

Greg, Thanks for the reply. I understand the context and I appreciate your taking the time to elaborate. My caution in using it in that context is that folks in other nations will think they need America. They don't need America...they need God. For example, a friend of mine just returned...

No terrorist attacks on our homeland since 9/11. Thank you President Bush. If it cost me .0476 cents difference converting to Canadian dollars for the 1 in 100 loads that I ever take across the boarder, so be it. That is a small price to pay for the security of my family.

There is no “urinating†match, as you so aptly stated, because I draw my conclusions based upon facts, not on emotions. I agree that Canada has some great heritage. Unfortunately, that legacy is far removed from its present day mindset. Obviously, you have every right to remain attached to...

It is the greatest and most powerful nation on this planet. We required no assistance to bring down "The Wall." America flexed its economic muscle and we buried The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics by attrition. Yep! We simply out spent them in the arms race. My father was a member of the...

No, I do not believe that America is the savior of the world, but I do believe that it is the greatest nation on this planet. Many nations sent troops to defeat Nazi Germany and I appreciate their sacrifice. Unfortunately, many of those same nations have now drifted toward a despotic and...

Should be "C" units, not "F" units. Keys are too close together. Thanks for the editing.

As a B unit I have found it very difficult to get out of NC and SC; Charleston being the one exception. I try not deliver into the Spartanburg, Greenville, Charolette area (or any place east of Atlanta on I-85) after Wednesday. Normally, if I am not loaded out of that area by Thursday evening...

As a former road crew member, I have great reservations when it comes to the entertainment industry. The pride factor alone is a very difficult aspect to properly handle. Second, the after concert parties with the "In Crowd" can lead to a myriad of problems! Alcohol and drug abuse are rampart...