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  1. piper1

    Wrap Me Up I'm Scared !!

    And..................................
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    What is the strangest load that you did as an expediter?

    6 still warm cupcakes.......for 45 miles. It took every bit of willpower I had to make sure there were still 6 of them at the P O D. Best the cab ever smelled.
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    where am i

    Montreal since Saturday, have a 200 miler in Quebec today, likely get a Montreal layover when done.
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    I will never Post in this thread because.......

    I don't want to be accused of being a cheerleader. BTW, I like Purple and Blue.
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    Fed Ex Custom Critical Franchise

    At least the ad says you need to have cash to start.
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    new guy here

    Welcome Uncle Chuck! Research is the key as well as a bit of a bankroll!! Don't let the negativity you may see in posts lately get you down. Lots of folks are slow and now it's hurting and sinking in that the economy is slowing down for real. It will get better, hopefully you are ready to go...
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    Van and Sprinter Drivers

    FXCC is 700 mile limited and 500 with hazmat load. I drove longer trips with my previous carrier, some 1300 miles in length (very small co.). If you are running on the carriers liability and you get in an accident because you've been driving for 16 hours, how do you think a jury will see it? In...
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    leaking injectors

    DD and Dave are right, take it to CAT. Waaaaaay too many things to go wrong to do it in the driveway.
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    Trucks you drive

    2008 xtra long and tall Sprinter. 40 inch bunk with 12 feet cargo space. I wish GM made a van this big with North American components. Good fuel mileage though!!
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    Major loss in the battle against cheap freight!!

    "Gimme a U...G....L............."
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    Canada GM May Pull Out Of Canada...

    You ain't tryin to provoke me are ya Jim?;)
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    Another wiper blade question

    Sounds like the park switch inside the motor may have encountered a problem from the wipers being on but not moving. What kind of truck???
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    Truck delima..

    I got told last week by someone who is supposed to know these things that vans are required to log in AL as well as NY and VA. I have not had the time to search it out myself but it sure surprised me!! PS And log Hazmat everywhere.
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    SlushBusters Work!

    Phil makes a good point. The mechanic in me, first instinct was that these things would cause extra stress. Then when you realize they are at an angle and there is no whole length all at once contact it makes sense. I'm sure they add a little bit of stress but likely a lot less than the ice and...
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    just north of Cinnci at the TA

    I can sympathize with you, I was all excited I was going to be in Canton on Tuesday last week, thought it might be warmer and maybe see the sun.......most know how that turned out.
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    How to get started in Ontario?

    You can do the FAST app online (50 bucks I think) and they will do all the background checks. Then after a couple months they will call you for an interview and fingerprinting. This happens at the border as you get the once over from US and Canadian authorities. Be 100 % truthful on the...
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    Rig Master

    Might have a point there. Seems odd you can idle your 16 liter Cummins (if ya have the spiffy sticker) but can't idle a Rigmaster or any other APU (without the spiffy sticker). I'm hearing reefers are next.
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    If I have a concern

    It allows you to blow off a little steam but it also can help you validate your thoughts. If 100 people come on and agree with you and share a similar experience you can start to thing it's the truth. If 100 people come on and tell you to give your head a shake, maybe you go away thinking that...
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    How to get started in Ontario?

    Welcome to the site! While things are slow right now but it also can be a good time to start as it will likely be all uphill from here. The first thing you have to ask yourself is do you have some cash built up that you can use to float your new business along. There are start up costs...
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    Gear Ratio ??

    Miker, if you are looking at a specific truck, PM me the engine,transmission, tire size and gear ratio. I'll run the math for you. It's one of the things I miss about having a fleet job behind a desk.
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