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  1. spudhead911

    FDCC Compared To Landstar

    I talked to a Landstar recrutier at MATS. I have a T-Val unit on with FECC also, anyway, the recrutier said I would be batter off staying with FECC. He told me that I would average right around $1.75 per mile. If I had a non T-Val truck it might be worth it to make the move.
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    Comfort Pro/Proheat APU's

    I just found out that the early Comfort Pro/Proheat PC5000 series units made by Teleflex using R22 Freon have had compressor failures. The failures are due to low freon. The loss of the freon permeates out through the hoses. Because the units hold only a small amount of freon, they can't take...
  3. spudhead911

    Voltage

    I was told by the owner of the dealership where I bought my Western Star, that the voltage fluctuates, it is normal. But, if the voltage falls below 13.5 volts the alternator is not charging your electical system properly, if voltage goes over 14.1 volts your batteries will start to boil, which...
  4. spudhead911

    New Truck GPS

    I happened to come across the ad and thought it might be helpful, I didn't know there was another post about it
  5. spudhead911

    New Truck GPS

    I was looking at Land Line magazine yesterday and saw an ad for a GPS made for trucks. I went to the website and according to the manufacturer, the GPS has hazmat routing, low clearence notifacations, and rerouting. It has all the maps preloaded for the US and canada. It has voice turn by turn...
  6. spudhead911

    Company Stats

    We look at out stats the company posts with a grain of salt. We also keep our own spread sheets. the carrier stats is a little helpful, but we find that our spread gives us a more accurate picture. As Iceroadtrucker said, we find a lot of times the carrier states will be up and we are making...
  7. spudhead911

    A FedEx Forum

    your right about a forum on EO. how about if FedEx started a forum on the extranet? That might be a workable thing. It was just a thought to allow carrier and contractor to be a little more interactive.
  8. spudhead911

    Understanding the Load Opportunity

    Why not just direct them to speak with the correct person at FedEx, that way they can get the answers without any possible mistakes.
  9. spudhead911

    The FedEx Driver Council

    I have nothing but respect for the people in Green, OH. We have been treated very well whenever we are there. We work well with the dispatchers we talk to on a daily basis. I don't have one bad word to say about anyone at headquarters, We find them all to be good people. We also are pleased...
  10. spudhead911

    I know some won't care

    You served your country with pride and honor. no one can take that away from you. I don't think it's fair what they are trying to do to you. Can the VA help you. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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