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    Almost ready to head out

    Rikki, Thanks, appreciate the good advice.
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    Almost ready to head out

    Thanks, Highway Star. In talking with Landstar O/O's they overwhelming agree with you that a truck set up this way will fit the bill.
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    Almost ready to head out

    Thanks, Tony
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    Almost ready to head out

    Thanks, D unit
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    Almost ready to head out

    Thanks, arkjarhead
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    Almost ready to head out

    Hi Rich, I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for giving me your feedback on ALL the MANY questions I posed to you. Folks like you, Leo, Dave and a few more have helped me side step many pitfalls since coming onboard in Nov 04.
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    Almost ready to head out

    Leo, Thanks for the heads up on additional equipment. Huh, I swear they told me Rockford was in the Florida Keys...lol
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    Almost ready to head out

    Greg, I told CAT I wanted dyno as I planned to buy truck and they said they would make copies of all work CAT had done on truck since day one. After reading your post yesterday about vis check and ecm dump I called CAT shop and they will also be doing ecm dump and vis check. I appreciate you...
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    Almost ready to head out

    Just got word from Landstar Qualification Center my application has been approved. Next step Tuesday is get truck dyno. Already had oil analysis and the results were excellent I personally checked out the truck and took a slew of photos. Truck is a 1998 FL70, 22’ Kidron dry box translucent...
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    How much for repairs?

    I've been told by many O/O’s have dyno($250) and oil analysis ($16) done prior to sale. I don’t understand why you would be willing to use $5,000 to $10,000 of your monies for repairs after spending $44,000 for a truck? There are plenty of trucks in the $20,000+ range that if bought...
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    SPLIT AND A TERRIBLE OWNER-OPERATOR AGREEMENT

    "It was a 85/15 split, I pay fuel, tolls, maintenance expenses, etc so I thought it was a GREAT deal." Reading that sent shivers up my spine and it reminded me I'm glad I did research before signing any contract with an O/O. You proved once again that doing the research from current and...
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    Leo,it's time to cut the anchor loose

    Leo, I find it valuable information that if followed will save O/O & drivers money, so please let it stay in it's current position. Thanks
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    Reefer O/O Question

    I'm hoping to talk to several reefer O/O to get their insight. I'll be an O/O driving solo. You can either post here or send PM.
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    OOIDA Members

    In case folks haven't seen this as yet. Non members are welcomed to join OOIDA <http://ooida.com/> and help with class action suit. OOIDA is assisting the attorneys bringing the class action suit for Hot Fuel in finding Named Plaintiffs to represent their states in the case. Being a "Named...
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    ¿Querría cualquiera clases de español libres?

    RE: ¿Querría cualquiera clases de español libre That will be a great help for those who take the time to attend.
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    ¿Querría cualquiera clases de español libres?

    RE: ¿Querría cualquiera clases de español libre http://world.altavista.com/ That web site will translate English to many languages but no pronunciation aids
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    Trucker Log Chek Calculator

    What other device(s) beside this one JJ Keller and other's sell performs a satisfactory job in showing how to stay HOS compliant. <http://www.jjkeller.com/browse/product.html?group_id=1827&searched=746-R>
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    Thermal Paper Receipts

    Putting multiple receipts on each page then using laser copier 11†or 14†paper seems to produce best quality that will last for longer than I’ll need them.
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    What is the max load I can take?

    Depends on the API gravity. During the summer, diesel will weigh between 6.951 (API 38) and 7.076 (API 35) pounds per gallon. Last winter, the diesel weighed around 7.206 (API 32) pounds per gallon.
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    T.A. truck stops

    Massachusetts real estate investment firm that owns more than 300 hotels. ttp://www.wcpo.com/news/2006/local/09/18/ta_sale.html
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