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Old dog, new trick. When searching topics I frequently have problems with searches that return no hits. One big reason is that some words are too short. Oil and van are a couple examples. For some reason I have been overlooking the Search by Tab feature within advanced search. Oil and van...

Try this. From the search tab, click on tab search instead of advanced search and do a tab search for "CTX". eb

Try doing an advanced search using the following criteria. Search by user name: LDB (find threads started by user). Sort results by (thread start date). Search in forums (General Expediter Forum and Truck Talk). You'll have to run separate searches for the two forums. Leo just ran through a...

Working. Two loads over the holiday weekend. St Mary's, PA to Princeton, IN via Los Indios, TX. eb

tiny world. I was planning on seeing TeamCaffee today but got a run out of St Mary's, PA. When making delivery in Los Indios, TX, The Enemy and Jenny were driving out the gate as I drove in. Nice chat, however brief. Not a bad deadhead to my next load. It was the lot next door. En...

laredo, tx Laredo Public Library 1120 E. Calton Rd. Laredo, TX 78041 Of all the libraries, Laredo is the only one that has a sign that specifically says where "tractor/trailers" are allowed to park. My recommendation is to visit the area sometime without trailer in tow and see for one's...

For one it is more than likely private property. And every parking lot can have a different story. If the people you encountered are coming out angry it's probably because this is a reoccurring problem for them. Many lots are only designed for car traffic. If you are a small business barely...

reuseable canvas doggie bags. Mmmm. eb

But does it try to send you transoceanic when you are trying to go from Vicksburg, MS to Grenada, MS? eb

I park around back and then go sit on the ground out front with my hat at my feet. eb

Or go to a Panera. eb

Luck of the draw. I took a one year break from expediting. On my return I had a short list of five companies. All major names, large and small. Turns out only one company was hiring at the time, and it was by chance that they were even hiring. I leaned towards major names, because I wanted...

I just wonder if it is okay in a sprinter. Seems the other big labels work okay. eb

My suggestion to anyone wanting to get into the van game in this market is to do so without a vehicle payment. That would mean driving someone else's vehicle or buying your vehicle with cash. Then decide whether you can take it to the next level. I am a former panther driver, and I would say...

Lawrence, this is the information I'm always wanting to cross reference, but forget where to find it. I like it stuck here. eb

Dakota, I do sort of the opposite. The tools I have in the vehicle are the most likely tools that I will really need to be dependable. eb

I'm going to use this thread to highlight some of the libraries that I use along the way. I am a fan of libraries and find them a good escape from the confines of the vehicle. Libraries are air conditioned, and quiet, the rest rooms are clean, and at many places the library is near a local...

This thread can also be titled: Common answer to common questions. Newbies to the forum frequently start their posting career with broad questions like: 1) How can I get started in expediting? 2) Who is the best company to work for? 3) What is the meaning of life, the universe and...

As for torx fasteners if your vehicle has them. I carry a torx combo tool. It's not great for doing real work, but it will do most jobs in a marginal sort of way. I then get a dedicated torx tool as I run across regular jobs that require it. So on my vehicle a t-20, 25, 27, and 30 handle...

In addition to the basic mechanical tools. Hammer and/or mallet. If you don't carry a claw hammer, have a way to pull nails, like fence pliers or prybar w/claws and small saw. Small saw. The saw can be a small, folding pruner or keyhole saw as long as you can cut through a 4x4. Comes in...