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    Time for an update for FECC

    Very good Rex here are a couple more. Having X drivers back into a low clearance and deny that they did it. X drivers refusing a $4k load because the weekend is coming up X drivers literally selling off new tires and putting used ones on. x drivers telling off customers that rubbed them the...
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    Something to think about.

    I heard good stuff about that guy also.Isn't he building a whole hospital back in Africa?..Guy is amazing,he did the whole NBA scene and finished as a decent individual.
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    Carter, the new amerikan

    By any chance is this person you were involved with the screaming match is Mrs Gregg, around here we simply don't talk politcs. Unfortunately sometimes we live with misguided females that TallCall would welcome with open arms.LOL
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    Evolution or Revolution

    RE: Your Competitors RE: Evolution or Revolution I agree that the heyday has come and gone. Simply put there is a definitive pie for both Expedite and Specialized shipments. The last few years have brought on more carriers and more individuals looking for that piece of the pie. I have watched...
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    Carter, the new amerikan

    Since we are going after Politicians today here is some news that I read yesterday about our once VP and now champion of Global warming Al Gore. Apparently Al and the Tipper live in a 10,000 sq foot home near Nashville. They also have another 5,000 sq foot home in Va near Washington. There are...
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    Tell Me Why

    Towels are one thing,how about the 15 pillows that land on the bed when it is made up and can't be used.
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    The Red Planet

    My daughter in law also went to Snopes and found out it is a hoax.
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    D.O.T. physical

    Look up in your Yellow Pages for an Industrial Clinic that treats work related injuries. They do DOT Physicals also the local Doc in a Box Clinic that is on a street corner will usually do a DOT Physical. Expect to pay anywhere from $40-75.
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    Who's your favorite Cricket team?

    One time I was laying over in Burlington VT,passed by an athletic field and watched a local Rugby game . Real men play that game.
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    New to FedEx/Need input please!!

    I hate to sound ambigious but what kind of info are you looking for. You said you will be in service as of Wedensaday night. I guess thats good for you but Fedex just like any other carrier will call you when they need you. Then you make the decision as to whether or not you accept the trip...
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    Welcome to the Sports Page!

    Leave it to a ex Alberta or Manitoba person to root for the Phoenix Coyotes. I bet somebody misses hockey night in Canada.
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    Why are people so RUDE to others

    Now you know why TONY is DA MAN... I along with others is proud to call him a friend.
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    Why are people so RUDE to others

    No excuse for that crap. Dave we might have an idea who is hiding behind that name. If it proves out they will be out of here.
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    Tell Me Why

    Post number 10 was removed due to some questionable sexual inuendo.Did I spell that right?
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    Single axle tractor-Baby8 Puppy

    I agree with Rex,I think it's around 53-54,000.
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    Single axle tractor-Baby8 Puppy

    There used to be a couple from Alabama with Fedex that had a single axle Sterling tractor and a 24 foot reefer pup. They were considered a DR unit and they were quite happy with the set up.
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    Chicago area clutch repair

    I had a bad experience with Paletine once,but that was some time ago. If it can make it up I94,there is a FL dealer in Oak Creek WI that seems to be OK. At least this week it is.
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    An Other way of looking at it

    Another way of looking at it is these are your fixed costs which go on every day whether you roll 1 mile or a thousand. When you wait 3 days for that great run the final amount may not be so great as you have 3 days of fixed costs to apply against the run revenue plus your operating costs.
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    A Really Cool Run

    Cool runs are nice but breakdowns in the boondocks can make you question your sanity. I knew a Roberts guy out of Cleveland who took a run to Alaska. On the way back the alternator went out. By the time he got a new one the overall cost was over $1100. Best one I ever did was from Brooklyn NY to...
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    FED EX cc QUESTON

    Jackk based on what you are saying I would tell this owner NO. Take some time and look through the forums and you can get an idea what owners pay for and what they expect out of you. 30% is not enough.
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