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you might want to talk to Nobb4u, she set up her own spread sheet using micro soft word. I'm sure she would help you set up a similar one.

I think I read that they will be doing away with the MBE 4000 in 2010. I'm pretty sure I read that the DD15 and DD13 will be replacing it. I have a 2004 EPA MBE 4000 series engine, I haven't had any problems with it. I know when I ordered my truck the new 2007 EPA engines were just coming...

Abit off subject but as for the company wanting me to haul a load I consider not to be profitable to me and they like to use the old "we have to service the customer" My reply is "then service them out of your percentage."

The 2 year, 2000 hrs.is probably the warranty on the unit, not the longevity of the unit. It would seem that with proper maintaince, the rigmaster should last more that 6500 hrs. then again it is a moot point if you are out of warranty. Still, replacing the engine is cheaper than replacing...

After the first tire blew did you replace both steer tires or just the one? Steer tires should always be replaced as a set, and with the same brand and tread design. That being said, there are many factors that can lead to tire failure, the number one reason is improper tire inflation...

I have heard from several o/o's that they are not a very good product, especially the HVAC unit on them. I have no personal experience with the unit. Like all things, some people might love them...some might hate them. I would do a bunch of research on APU and gensets before making a decision on...

Your right there, Col., It's always about da money. TSI paid for the booth, they had ordered a truck but it had not arrived in time for the expo. Bill asked me if I would be interested in showing my truck for him. I was compensated for doing it, but I would have done it for free. It just ain't...

We have noticed less trucks at the truck stops for the past few months also. And not just on weekends either. We have also noticed less truckers in the dinning rooms of all the truck stops. We have spoken with the wait staff at some of them, and they all have said that the dinning room business...

Our new working truck was was at the TSI Western Star booth last year. Bill Moore, owner of TSI, Had asked us if we would show it at the expo. The truck was purchased in late March of 2007, TSI built it for us. We received a number for the truck so people could vote for it, along with the other...

Yup, and I was one of them that said it was all about the money and getting loads covered at the lowest rate possible. I wasn't trashing FedEx either, I'm very happy being with them. They are trying to improve their bottom line and we contractors need to do the same thing.

No, better freight rates help our bottom line. There is nothing wrong with negotiating a rate if you think the rate is too low. We are small businesses, trying to make as much money as posssible. FedEx needs to service their customers, they use us contractors to do that. Why shouldn't we make as...

Rock On Greg! I couldn't have but it better, except for Roosevelt, I think he helped this country.

I had a Freightliner Century, before I bought my Western Star. The Century was heavy on the steer axle, if I got 100K on the steers I was happy. Even though Western Star is made by the same parent company the difference is unbievable. Everything on the Western Star is top shelf. I would...

I did not say we should make him move, I said if he didn't like it here, maybe he should move, a big difference. I have fought for this counrty in Vietnam, and I know freedom isn't free, it comes with a price, paid in blood. I have read quite a few things about Michael Moore, and the...

I have the same Good Year tires and haven't had any problems with them, they hold pressure well also. the tires have 145,000 miles on them.

I have the movie Michael Moore Hates America. I found the movie very believable. I never liked that unkempt lier. Maybe if he dislikes this country so much he should move to lets say Iraq.

I wouldn't be in a rush to go out on my own just yet, especially if you have limited experience in expediting. You can look at the classifieds here on EO for other truck owners, and talk to them to see what they are paying their drivers. I know I would want to get paid for all miles I drive, not...

How long have you been in expediting?

I have 7000 days left, that ain't to bad, I quess. That will put my age at 78. Oh well, we all got to die sometime. I'm surprised I made it this long.

I got a 21, but that ain't bad for a person that got a 3 on their bookkeeping test in high school. I got the 3 because I spelled my name right, that's what my teacher told me, and that's a true story.