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  1. pearlpro

    just a few questions for the senior expeditors

    Ive had a few deadheads to better locations but thats why you do it, Im not going to sit unless Johns got a plan or deal working for the truck, then he pays for us to be there or the customer does, But if you go somewhere there's no freight, it pays you to move to a better area, Ive done that...
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    the straight truck club

    I definetly planned on Alcoas or Durabrites, No ramps, Aluminum Liftgate platform, I dont think Ill need more then 100 Gals of fuel tanks I might go dual 80s as thats an option Ive seen, But who says you have to fill them all the way Up....weight is an issue but Im shooting for a 8500 LOAD...
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    Hi way Closure In St Louis over weekend of 4-27 thru 4-30

    ST. LOUIS • A short stretch of westbound Highway 40 (Interstate 64) will be closed to traffic most of this weekend while crews begin resurfacing a bridge deck. Missouri Department of Transportation officials said the westbound lanes between Broadway and 21st Street will close at 8 p.m. today...
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    Drug Screening: Keeping a Good Man Down

    Insurance companies RULE THE WORLD, its why we bailed out the Biggest one back when Obama took office, I think I would get my own authority and run and find your own load, wait a year when these records should be purged and go back to a carrier. Its not right when the BACK TO WORK program doesnt...
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    A quick "tech" related question

    There are many decent small printers today that could go into a truck, but if you must pay the truck stops for an emergency document, I try and find a KINKOS, or FED EX or UPS store, its cheaper and you get better quality documents, if you have a smart phone you can get a PDF Document then plug...
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    the straight truck club

    Phil, That is some awesome info on truck specs !!!!! I found several things I was considering such as tires, and rear axle ratios, your Air glad hand trick is something I have already rigged on may a truck, not only can you air tires but clean the box, cab of truck, air dry after a wash...
  7. pearlpro

    the straight truck club

    Hey Phil in about 6 months ill be ordering my NEW sleeper equipped truck, I went down to the Expediters expo in TN and talked to the dealer reps etc, Im hoping to build my HOME away from home. I was trying to get this done earlier but my cash reserves werent enough, Im gonna work thru the summer...
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    New Medical regulations

    Medscape: Medscape Access After reading this article we might realize why the Sleep Industry and the DOT Regulations are coming, Doctors arent getting as rich as they like, the SPECIALISTS are making the real money, but on tonights news I saw a report on NBC that 50% of all Health care...
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    Anyone using Fox Fi?

    Just installed it on my Samsung Galaxy 2 it works great, Im using it with my tablet and running GPS on the tablet, Ill wait and see what it does on the road, but so far its a cool APP
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    nasty filthiness

    Im surprised in all the years of needing a quick and easy bathroom no ones invented an Organic unit that eats, decomposes and becomes grey wateer, you then go to the RV dump or there should be a Semi etc Waste dump station, its necessary and I bet if someone created it would sell very well, A...
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    Hooking up a CB in a sprinter

    Ive found CBs to be a valuable tool, ignoring the Burly panty wearers and kung fu CB masters, Ive had some good conversations going down the road, one of my favorites was a gentleman from NY who had no Idea what RED-EYE Gravy was, we promptly stopped at a truck stop in South Alabama and got him...
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    Samsung Galaxy Note

    Ive got the NOTE, Its a great device, I run Navigation and GPS on it, and the usual trucking APPS only its installed in a Holder and easy reach to touch and activate whatever I need, Great WIFI, and so far has worked very well, I had a Dell Streak 7 which was not very dependable, a bit smaller...
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    Log book laws vs. rules

    I abhor the Roadside Safety check, Roadblock, DUI Checkpoint or whatever term you want to use. I dont think the USA needs them, and the fact theyve gotten away with it for years just emboldens them to use them for more and more reasons, HOS is a good Idea, But those that are making these laws...
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    the straight truck club

    So whats everyone driving, and whats your biggest beef, or Joy in str8 trks....I like the fact I can get to shopping, restaurants and such, as well as most motel/hotels without issues, some wont allow trucks but most dont mind as long as you park out of the main lots, which I avoid like the...
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    the straight truck club

    Im In although I had to stop Im getting ready to get back to driving after a short bump in the road, I love driving my straight truck, I have a new Freightliner M2-106 no sleeper but Ive been staying in Motels and enjoying having the space, shower and desk, my carriers treated me great, and im...
  16. pearlpro

    Replacing Air Ride Seat

    I am doing the same thing and Ive looked at the Nationals, I called down to 4 State in Joplin the Mafia truck shop fellas and they gave me some good prices, I definetly am getting a seat with heat, in fact Im looking at a pair and those seats are Nice. I will prolly do the Installation myself.
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    CB radios to be Phased out

    Ontario Looking for Feedback on CB Exemption Rules This is an article in Trucking News I believe its about phasing out CB radios in Canada but its only a matter of time, with Cell Phones now Illegal, the CB wasnt too far behind, many think of the Low CB radio as the Squak Box with nothing But...
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    Great app for scanning paperwork

    Theres Kinkos and Copy shops everywhere today, But Drive axle and Cam Scanner work great for Android phones, Just be sure you have a well lit document on a flat surface. Try and find a local Office supply shop as theyll send faxes cheaper then the truck stop. I just downloaded Drive axle, you...
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    anyone have any info on these companys?????

    Theres a whole list of company's on this site, depending on your equipment, I think Id fill out that Universal application and start talking to recruiters, youll find out soon enough who will put things in writing, make a contract and stand behind it, NEVER believe some recruiter always get the...
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    "Adventures" in South Carolina

    Breakfast in Collinsville (with Michael Reichert) - YouTube Check this video out its made National News and it shows the abuses of OverZealous officers who then try to cover there mistake with ridiculous SHAKE examples...which didnt mean anything...this was in I-70 between St Louis MO and...
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