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    axle positions and too much thinking time

    Your sliding lift axle has been used on Canadian trucks for years. Good idea, just a bit late?
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    rear end ratio change

    I can only be vauge about price without knowing your trade condition or which housing you have...so here goes, better plan on 1,000.00 to 1,500.00. Better shop and if available buy rebuilt with a warranty. Good luck and best to contact the experts for your rear selection. Going 100 mph is cool...
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    ALUMIBUNK SERVICE OR LACK THEREOF

    Sorry about your lemon. I have had bad Petes in the past so I know what your talking about. There is nothing worse than driving a truck you are frustrated about! I hope you get results for your many problems and bite your tongue when you are in there repair facility. You will get better results...
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    Credit/background check

    This info is used to relate to the carrier what your character is, and how responsible you are. Loads held hostage, equipment not paid for..etc. When I worked in safety and recruiting this info would tell us if you had left a truck or trailer without returning it to the carrier. Hope this helps...
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    Class 8 semi stretch

    I learned my lesson a few [20] years ago with a similar incident. You were very fortunate to get your money back. I only deal with reputable shops today.
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    Looking for a good body shop near Toledo or Detroi

    RE: Looking for a good body shop near Toledo or De Just south of Toledo in Finlay Oh, Peterbilt of Northwest Ohio has a very, very good Body Shop.
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    Chrome

    There is a company my friends and I have been using called Alsa that makes a similar 5 stage product and the product is tough and flexible. I have used it on my billet grille after years of polishing in frustation. Living in Florida my Aluminum is constantly decomposing due to the salt air. I...
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    Did You Know This????

    And close to 2000 Americans dead.....Priceless!
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    landstar express

    I don't feel Landstar would have any capacity for your reefer unit. There west coast freight is also not readily available for expeditors as it is with other large carriers. If you were willing to stay east and run up and down the eastern seaboard you would do well with Landstar. Good luck.
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    Independent Contractors or Employees

    I had 5 trucks back in 1989 and was found quilty of not paying the contractors social security contribution. The IRS was resonable and we negotiated down the fine and penaltys to a more realistic number. They did sieze my home and all my bank accounts. I hope you used an accountant. That did...
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    Independent Contractor Status

    This has been going on for years. I would not read too much into this new lawsuit. I have friends over at that divison and they are not getting the support from the contractors that they thought they would get. Sounds like the only one getting rich out of this action will be the Attorneys...
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    Fuel under $2.00

    Flying J at the bottom of New Jersey was also below the magic $2.00 mark, unfortunately the Petro at Bordentown was 2.40 for the same and the pike was $2.15...I guess that parking lot is worth a little security? Good luck and turn that CB on and ask where the bargains are while traveling instead...
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    Please welcome our newest Moderator.. LDB!!

    Welcome aboard and don't forget your sense of humor!
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    Tag Axle & Lift Gate Info

    Cost wise you will be in the 11,000.00 to 14,000.00 range for good quality equipment. I would recommend going to a shop familiar to expediting like G-Tech in Detroit Mi there number is 1-313-841-1633.
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    FL requiring tag on front

    I live in Florida and have Illinois Base plate and was stopped for not having plate on rear of truck in Florida...makes you wonder what they want, doesn't it? I told the State Trooper that my registered state requires the plate on the front of the vehicle! He was not impressed and let me go! My...
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    Front end vibration

    One of the more honest shops I can recommend is the Michelin Tire shop in Ft. Wayne In on route 30 out by the truckstops near I-69. I don't have there number in front of me, I'm sure if your in the area they could help you out. Has anyone checked the king pins lately or wheel bearings? Good luck.
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    Who will stretch class 8's??

    Go to the pro's G-Tech in Detroit Mi.1-313-841-1633ask for Kris Granning. You want this done correctly not inexpensive! Good luck..
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    A Positive Note

    I have had the opportunity to meet a few of the upper management of Express 1, and got the same impression. They are above board and they showed it how they handled your departure! Two thumbs up for Express 1!! You know it's funny when we are surprised when a carrier does the honorable thing...
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    Slow?

    Give it a couple of weeks, next month is usually very strong. You better get your sleep now so you will have a little in reserve!
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    Is This Not True?

    For quite awhile I thought the only way to get a load was to buy a movie ticket or sit down to a great meal!! You hit this one right on the head!
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