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    Is this decent opportunity ?? HELP

    T-Hawk Like others suggested be a driver save up and negotiate a better deal down the road During the 90 day trial period they are getting 60/40 with 100% FSC and he did mention they may continue that avenue instead of buying. He wasn't at all receptive to suggestions seemed set in his mind...
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    Is this decent opportunity ?? HELP

    Spoke with a new expediter (previously a tt driver with his wife) at Petro in North Las Vegas today he was driving a 2006 or 2007 Hino 22’ box, single axle, 96†sleeper and barn doors for fleet owner. They have 90 day time frame to decide if they want to buy truck with fleet owner holding...
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    Is this decent opportunity ?? HELP

    RUN FASTER!
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    About copilot Truck-route GPS

    Not familiar with handheld unit have used laptop version 4 & now 9 for the past few years and have been happy with results for the most part. Can't give a percentage of errors but it occurs from time to time? When in doubt I call the shipper or consignee to confirm route then again they don't...
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    laptop or QC stand

    Dreamer, nice find the one I saw was a pipe unit covered with flexible plastic covering similar to tubing used to protect wiring. I'm sure they would make a unit to fit anybody needs.
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    laptop or QC stand

    I asked the same question back in April 2005 and "billt" send me this information on a homemade stand he made. "what I did was get 2 galvanized floor flanges, an 18" piece of 1/2" galvanized pipe and a union and a 2" nopple had a aluminum pan made of .063 aluminum with 1" sides so the computer...
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    Thank a Vet

    Memorial day is a very special holiday and I want to thank all the Vets for their years of service. God Bless You All!
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    Stuck in Seville, Cleveland, Akron area for Memori

    RE: Stuck in Seville, Cleveland, Akron area for Me Wish I was in the area so I could enjoy the festivities. Maybe next time.
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    Yankees

    2 out of 3 wasn't a sweep but much better results than when we played them in Boston.
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    steering wheel

    Dan, still out west and loving the scenery it just never ends must have took several hundred digitial shots to date.
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    Yankees

    They were talking about Roger coming back on XM during the game last night he should be back in time to pitch at Boston next Sunday. He could win 12-14 games with support from the bats. Even if he flounders he'll be in shape for October when we need him most. 1978 we were 12 games behind Red...
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    SKY CITY N.M

    Got a load going to Albuquerque Monday just may check it out. What is process to get players card? Wonder if getting players card at other casino's get you same type of break with room? Don't forget to claim the winnings next year...lol
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    steering wheel

    That was Dan's driveway when he lived in Alaska. Dispatcher: Dan let us know when you're available for a load. Dan: I'll be available in late spring or after I finish clearing out my driveway which ever comes first. Reference to your question I saw several at Reno Freightliner and they were...
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    ok i will say it once only

    Least people forget the original colonies were the dumping grounds for convicts and other dissidents from Europe back in 1700's and more resently during the empting of prisons and mental hospitals by Fidel Castro.They were called the Marianos(sp) boat people if memory is correct.
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    HR 1773 Passed 411 YEA and 3 Nay

    Thanks, to all who called their US Representatives in support of HR 177 was result of combining of HR 1173 and HR 1756. Our next battle will be getting it passed in the US Senate. Below is article OOIDA posted in Land Line Magazine. May 14, 2007 Print | E-mailSPECIAL REPORT: House to vote...
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    Things to learn in your first 90 days

    I remember those QC messages while with FedEx and don't miss them at all. With Landstar Express they have a different system and that is they don't send these messages. Since January I received maybe 6 messages from headquarters advising adverse weather conditions or upcoming safety meetings...
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    Time to make those calls to your Representatives

    RE: Time to make those calls to your Representativ For a while there has been considerable discussion about the mexician truck companies gaining access to US and what can be done about it. All those concerned about this issue have a method of recourse by contacting there elected US...
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    Fuel savings in 90+ temperature

    Been on the west coast for several weeks running hard along I-15, I-5 and in between using the generator quite a bit with the 90+ temperatures. It has cut my fuel mileage by 1.5 to 2mph on those really hot days. Hard to find a tree in many places to get some shade and can’t stop in the higher...
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    Time to make those calls to your Representatives

    Okay now is the time to get the ball rolling on stopping the mexican trucking companies from USA. FYI notice from OOIDA NEXT WEEK, Tuesday or Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on HR 1773, "The Safe America Roads Act of 2007," the bill that was originally...
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    Help us welcome our new Moderator.. JohnO!!

    thanks Broompilot and the same to you
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