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  1. CharlesD

    Everybody getting paid?

    Some of the carriers I partner with have been taking a little longer than they used to, but I'm still getting paid. I couldn't say about payments to contractors though. It has me looking at possibly factoring more work down the road, not because I have a problem waiting but because drivers I...
  2. CharlesD

    Favorite Truck stop brand

    I would have to say that my company's home terminal has the nicest facilities for a driver that I could ever want. I'm laid over there right now, probably until tomorrow. They have provided me with a recliner, a 42" plasma tv with surround sound, a fully equipped kitchen, free showers, and a...
  3. CharlesD

    Rate your favorite truck stop chain

    J for the free showers for vans, and for giving you two towels in the shower. I use one for a floor mat. For other amenities, Petro is good. I stay away from Pilot and Loves but I will buy fuel there or stay there if there isn't a J around.
  4. CharlesD

    The Thread You Can Use When You Need To

    The Petro here at Oak Grove, MO has a sale on blinker fluid. Two gallon jugs for $5. I might have bought the last two just now, but if you get through here, the sale is supposed to last another week and they'll probably be getting more in. I always try to keep some extra handy because you...
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    What is the strangest load that you did as an expediter?

    I kind of forgot about the knee replacement part I delivered to Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati once. The guy was being prepped for surgery when I showed up with the plastic crate. I carried it as far as I was allowed to go and someone grabbed it from me and went straight into the OR with it...
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