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    Forum participation...or lack of

    There was recent posr regarding how each forum member, or guest, par-ticipates in the on going "debate", as it pertains to expediting. I just got home this afternoon, after two and a half weeks on the road. During this period, I don't believe I was in a place where internet access was available...
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    Freight Volume

    I've been at home for several weeks with a rather nasty bout with pneumonia: 6 days in the hospital, over $10,000 in medical bills, & off the road for 5 weeks, so far. So, before venturing back out on the road, I thought I would ask "How's it been going?" Especially for "D" units. Thanks for...
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    Repair estimates.

    Like many others, I am mechanically challenged. Would like for some of you more knowlegeable folks to give me an opinion on the cost of replacing a release bearing in a 2001, FL-70. It is a Cummins 260hp. w/a 6 speed. My "car" mechanic said that I should rebuild the entire clutch. Is that rue...
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    Generator service?

    Does anyone have an idea for getting service on a Rigmaster generator? I'm in Charlotte, and would like to get it done while I'm home. Thanks in advance for your feedback. :-)
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    WHAT DO I DO NOW???

    Now that I have given up trying to lease out my "D" unit(I just pulled my ad), I would like some input/feedback on the best course of action for "making it" as a solo driver, in this distressed market that we find ourselves in. I will most likely be leased to Landstar(I am familiar with their...
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    Unicell on E-350 chassis

    Anyone on the forum care to offer thoughts/comments on the molded fiberglass bodies mfg. by Unicell. I do know that I haven't seen very many on the road, but the few I have been able to actually grt in & give a once over have been appealing. I can get one w/12'6" of cargo space, more floor width...
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    CDRP

    Last week, I finally received a reply from Canada, regarding the CDRP. It took over 2 months for them to reply, & then, much to my surprise, I was turned down. I won't bore you with all of the boring details, but I will give some info for you to base a reply: 1. Last traffic ticket: 1980...
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    1st quarter revenue for

    Due to medical problems, i'm probably going to have to get back in my "B" unit soon. Anyone care to share their gross earnings for the 1st quarter with me? (I don't mean that literally!)What have been your best outbound locations, lay-over periods, etc. Thanks, in advance, for your feedback.
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    "sprinter"

    has anyone bought a sprinter yet? if so, how would you rate it as a good/bad investment for an expediter? Also, if you do own one, who did you sign on with & how is the revenue, versus a "B" unit?
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    accident with uninsured motorist

    would like to here from other expediters who might have any experience with litigation involving striking another vehicle, who was clearly at fault, had no insurance, and even admitted to the officer at the scene that she was looking away from the road when she pulled out in front of me. of...
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    access to shopping

    has anyone else out there gotten ticked off when they find out where the nearest wal-mart, k-mart, etc. is, only to arrive at the entrance and find that they have erected barriers 10-12 feet high, to prevent trucks from entering? i ran into this problem again last saturday in louisville, ky &...
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    info on fedexcc

    would several fedex cc o/o please respond with some HONEST comments and/or opinions about the company and its future. what is "white glove", what are the qualifications. i can oper- ate solo or team. how do you contact the recruiter for NC? thanks in advance to those of you that respond.
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    sale of "B" unit

    good morning out there in cyber-land!! i sure would appreciate some feedback/suggestions on selling a ford e-350, 7.3L, 1998. pay-off is around 15k. any ideas?
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    week-of-the-4th boredom

    just wondering what other folks are doing to help pass the time during this historically dead week? i'm mostly doing the "honey do" thing. looking forward to tomorrow afternoon when my daughter and 3 grandkids get to charlotte from ohio for a week-end visit.that should be fun! weel, i'm gonna...
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    making contact

    i posted a message yesterday just to see who might be out there. so far, no responses. is there a certain protocol i should follow to join in on this forum? would appreciate responses, so that i might be able to learn and also share with other expediters.
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