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    Is it really that slow

    This time of year if you can'nt make money in ANY size truck you should probably think of finding a different line of work. This is the so- called prosperous time of the year when all things being equal you should be able to position yourself to keep busy. However expediting is a business and...
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    A reminder to all who post on the forum

    #####RE#####: #####remember##### #####if##### WHO DECIDED IT WAS RUDE TO USE CAPITOL LETTERS? GOOD GRIEF GET A GRIP! LOOK AT TODAYS HEADLINES IN THE NEWSPAPER. THATS SOMETHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT. JUST MY OPINION
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    IS ANYBODY MAKING MONEY DRIVING WITH THESE GAS PR

    RE: IS ANYBODY MAKING MONEY DRIVING WITH THESE GA SITTING IN INDIANAPOLIS, GAS 3.19 DIESEL 2.70 PRETTY HARD TO SEE HOW EXPEDITING WILL BE LUCRATIVE UNTIL MANY ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED. OTHER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MIGHT BE BETTER BETS AT THIS TIME. JUST MY OBSERVATION
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    re-up?

    IF YOUR TRUCK/ VAN WERE TO OLD TO RUN TODAY, GIVEN PRESENT DAY EXPEDITING CONDITIONS WOULD YOU RE-UP? THAT IS WOULD YOU BUY A NEW TRUCK/ VAN AND DO IT AGAIN. I WONDER HOW MANY OF US WOULD CONTINUE. JUST WONDERING
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    Raised roof

    SEEMS TO ME IT WOULD ALSO TAKE "BALLS" TO FACE THE PROSPECTS OF BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF THE VANS' ROOF GONE.JUST SCREW AND GLUE A FIBERGLASS TOP ON, OH BOY. JUST MY OPINION
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    ford 6.0 vans

    anyone running an 05 6.0 diesel van with 355 rear end? if so how do you like the ratio and what type of milage are you getting.
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    MAX PAYLOAD = 3728

    terryandrene are absolutely correct, and this is not the first time they have talked on this subject. carrier weight definitions for b loads have continued to go up as competition for loads increase and willingness to overload vans continues. the manufacturers specifications are based on a NEW...
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    Acquisition of Panther II

    interesting hypothisis, but since this is just a holding company buying panther it may just be a case of buy low sell high. that is the industry as a whole is slow but they look for improvement down the line to make a profit. simple as that. just speculation,it's fun sometimes.
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    Synthetic oil

    i've used various grades of mobil 1 since it was introduced 25-30 years ago, in everything from lawn tractors, welders, to cars and trucks. never had any internal engine problems no matter what the hours or miles on the equipment. have always doubled or tripled the change intervals. the oil...
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    Foriegn Drivers

    you are correct, many mexican workers in all industries have a good work ethic. an employer should abide by the laws of the land and only hire those with proper documentation no matter what the industry or who the job applicant is. many people leave jobs after 2-3 years. illegal entry to the...
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    Fuel Prices

    DON'T TAKE LOADS THAT ARE NOT FUEL SURCHARGED UNLESS THEY ARE PROFITABLE. DON'T WORK FOR COMPANIES THAT DON'T TRY HARD TO OBTAIN SURCHARGES FROM THEIR CUSTOMERS. DON'T DEVIATE FROM THE ABOVE TWO PRACTICES. JUST MY OPINION.
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    friday blues

    you know it's getting slow out there when you can no longer COUNT ON a friday load out of some of your favorite spots. i'am usually an optomist but it's been this way on and off now for several weeks. time to watch the pennies i guess.
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    Going Out Of Business, Will Work For Food

    I SHARE THE SAME THOUGHTS ON AN AUTOMOTIVE PICKUP OR DELIVERY. WHAT ARROGANCE, MANY PEOPLE WOULD BE ESTATIC TO MAKE A THIRD OF THEIR SALARY AND GIVE 110% IN RETURN.
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    NATURAL SELECTION

    Expediting is no different than other business ventures , it is subject to the economic realities of supply and demand.Economic upturns or downturns affect it on a regular cycle. With expediting however as an owner-operator you can only do so much to enhance your business possibilities, unlike...
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    Looking a gift Horse in the mouth

    I USED TO GET TIRED OF THE VIEW OUT MY WINDOW ON MY 1.5 HOUR COMMUTE TO WORK. SAME ROAD EVERY DAY FOR 14 YEARS?, NO THANKS. I COMMEND YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, BUT GIVE ME THE OPEN ROAD ANYDAY.
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    Odd Dispatch

    I HAVE DELIVERED TWICE IN MISSOURI WHEN AT THE SAME TIME A SWIFT TRACTOR TRAILER DELIVERED A VAN SIZE PALLET OF FED EX CC FRIEGHT. THE DRIVER REVEALED THAT HE HAULS CUSTOM CRITICAL FRIEGHT ALL THE TIME. THEY TELL HIM NOT TO STOP AND DELIVER STRAIGHT THRU. I GUESS THAT EVERY COMPANY WILL SATISFY...
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    Nobody Drivin'?

    YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T DRIVE THAT OLD TRUCK MUCH THROUGH THE NITE. NITETIME IS THE TIME OF THE EXPEDITOR.
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    Slow?

    i understand that there are times a truck must accept the poor runs to move closer home, better location, or just to break the dry spell. however to accept all runs short in length or low in pay, or a size or two down in class for your vehicle is short sighted. i feel that this...
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    Is it not a requirement to be able to read English

    RE: Is it not a requirement to be able to read Eng roadsigns for years have adopted a universal shape or symbol system for just this reason. are drivers in quebec canada dangerous if they can't speak french? are they unable to drive from point to point? people need to advance a...
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    E track

    4 seperate lengths of e-track running the length of the plywood 3 seperate pieces of 1/2" plywood between these lengths of e-track.
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