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  1. westmicher

    New cell carrier recommendation?

    I just went through all this for my co-driver. You say that "fast, cheap data is a priority". Well in my experience, there is no such thing. All the cut rate plans have small (1-1/2 GB) allowances before they choke your speed down to 2G speed IF YOU CAN EVEN GET COVERAGE, which data coverage...
  2. westmicher

    Westmicher's New XLT 10 Project Begins!

    Is the next show in July?
  3. westmicher

    Westmicher's New XLT 10 Project Begins!

    The day after the show ends where it is (hopefully) on display at my new company's booth. :D
  4. westmicher

    Westmicher's New XLT 10 Project Begins!

    He is a good friend. I'm paying quite a bit less than his normal shop rate of $68 an hour. Keep in mind ALL he is doing is welding. I do the engineering, cutting, grinding, running/fetching, etc. That being said, there has been plenty of welding!
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    Westmicher's New XLT 10 Project Begins!

    I've gone a little over, both in time AND money spent. However, some of that was learning and more of it is that I am a freaking perfectionist. But I want the company I work for (soon, not today's) to be super proud of my truck and my service both. And I have to live with it for 3 or more...
  6. westmicher

    Mats

    So far, most are running less for less. E-1 is clearly focusing more and more on tractor trailers and somewhat on straight trucks. :mad:
  7. westmicher

    Mats

    You were uncharacteristically absent from EO for a while. I'm glad your health is still good, although we could all use more loads! I'm near your hometown this morning. It wouldn't take a lot to convince me to go to the U of M game either but I'll probably head home afterwards.
  8. westmicher

    Cell Carriers

    I agree. If Verizon says its the jetpack, and you have the jetpack secured against use, turn the jetpack off when its not in use, along with the laptop(s) or other devices you have that connect to the jetpack. As you have a jetpack, you must be using it to connect something to the internet...
  9. westmicher

    Cell Carriers

    CRAZY! Yes, something is terribly wrong.
  10. westmicher

    Breakfast and dinner at mats!

    Very cool!
  11. westmicher

    Cell Carriers

    ONLY IF YOU HAVE SECURED IT. Otherwise everyone IS using it. Do you know how?
  12. westmicher

    Cell Carriers

    You can check your actual usage on the Verizon web site, and set up alerts. What does your "My Verizon" say about your actual usage? That would reveal alot. Are your phones set on "hotspot"? If so, anyone can steal your bandwidth unless you have them passworded. Same on your jetpack. Do...
  13. westmicher

    Cell Carriers

    I don't understand why you are having problems, unless you are on a different type of plan. We are on a 20 gig "share everything" plan and use data like its going out of style. NO PROBLEMS with Verizon whatsoever. Always great coverage and speed. We did also try a Straight Talk & Net 10...
  14. westmicher

    Carrier cutting rates

    Yes. Of course. I've seen sprinter loads in Laredo go to other carriers because they would run it cheaper. I was told the international group was a separate profit center and they focus on return, although there are certain customers that they will NOT sell their loads, to protect those...
  15. westmicher

    Carrier cutting rates

    There are a dozen in Laredo everyday. The new owner comes from a 18 wheeler background.
  16. westmicher

    Carrier cutting rates

    I agree completely. Express-1 used to focus on teams as well. No more. It's a tractor trailer company now.
  17. westmicher

    Carrier cutting rates

    During at least half of the year, most drivers already ran close to capacity. That part of the year where most drivers could really use more miles will be over soon. I think part of the strategy may be to reduce turndowns, by economic pressure.
  18. westmicher

    Carrier cutting rates

    I can tell you for a fact, it doesn't. I saw what another broker was paying on the load I recently took. I got 55.7% of the load. I know all load are different but this is one example of the new rate distribution. :banghead:
  19. westmicher

    Mats

    OK, where is ChefDennis? I pray he is not battling health issues again. :confused:
  20. westmicher

    Mats

    I'm going just to see Mr. Elliott! :)
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