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ConWay also provided satellite directions within 25 miles of the destination, which kept the dispatchers from being tied up on the phones helping drivers find a place when the local directions were incorrect. If we were spoiled by getting accurate directions, and not being put on hold for 5-10...

Also, you'll need E track, and various cargo securing things, like straps & load bars, plus the fire extinguisher & triangles that an inspection requires - lots of little, but really necessary stuff that amounts to a chunk of change when you add it all up.

Nobody has ever tipped me, with cash or goodies - but I've been thanked for doing a good job sometimes, and that's enough for me. Not that I'd turn down any freebies, lol;)

Maps! Or a good Atlas, even if you have GPS - technology isn't foolproof.

Thou shalt always keep in mind: the logo on another's truck doesn't say "Friend" or "Enemy" - we are all in this together.

Greg, the funny thing on Moot's van is pictured in the "Your other ride thread". I didn't post a photo of my other ride, because the only photo of me riding the Big Wheel is from when I took a corner too fast & fell off - it's embarrassing. What I like about expediting is that I can sleep all...

I was told the same thing when I called the Cleveland Police a few years ago, after being broadsided in my car: the police will not come to the scene, unless there are injuries, or a disabled vehicle. I was told to exchange info with the other driver, get pictures and witness info, if possible...

I declined a load a few days ago, because it was 3400 lbs, which is 900 over my limit. When I called Safety to make sure I wasn't charged with a refusal for a load that shouldn't have been offered, they said my capacity was listed as 4100 lbs. In a cargo van?! Apparently, they had simply...

I have never used the 34 hour restart driving a van, but I did use the AV/Sleeping Macro already, and it kept sending error msgs - you have to scroll down on the Status screen to enter return date & time.

Not to mention the sliding tandems & gladhands! ;)

I don't wear a uniform, but I keep my clothes on hangars to look neat. A hanging garment bag is useful, with big pockets for stuff you can't hang, and it's easy to shlep (sp?) around, too.

I can understand the families wanting their 15 minutes of fame, but I don't understand why they would allow the child to be put on display - hasn't he been through enough? Nor do I understand the desire of people to hear the details of his captivity. I can't think of anything we ought to learn...

Arkjar, the plagiarism remarks weren't for you, we know you didn't do it. I know that this is a hard time for you, because it is really hard to not be able to work, when that's all you want to do. And you're seeing for yourself that the government doesn't just hand money to people in need...

I have no idea who said "Stop the planet, I want to get off!" but I sure know how they felt.

Bambam: Maybe I'm missing something, but did you not post the same question yesterday, in a different Forum, and get 10 replies? I don't understand why you would post it again.

If the original author sues for plagiarism, it matters very much - it is not only dishonest to portray the words of another as your own, it's against the law. Having said that, I agree with Mr Limbaugh. The "me first" attitude of our public representatives is shameful.

Now I see - but it does get confusing, referring to both freight & customs brokers in the same thread, without specifying which broker 'everyone hates'...

I thought the subject was going to Canada, or not?

I completely agree with Greg - why should the 911 victims' families get such special consideration? I don't see any difference between them and every other victim of tragedy!

Redy, I understand that we could be considered at fault if we were "directing traffic", so I never motion another vehicle to go ahead when I want them to get out of my way, I just practice my dumb look, till they go, lol, but I don't see how an accident could happen if there is enough room for...