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  1. redytrk

    pickup/delivery times

    I second that. Majority of loads are PU in the afternoon for del in the AM. The good news, is that many of them have you arriving at the dock at early morning (midnight to 02:30) then you can get some snooze time before they open. As far as solo runs beyond what HOS rules allow.They are rare...
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    FedEx Express Centers

    Elimination of DET speaks volumes. I remember the early nightys when you would be #12 on the board and would be dispatched in about an hour. Of course we as a company diversified away from he auto business,but that is not all thats going on. NAFTA is just "sucking" everything to Mexico. Bye Bye!
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    MBE 900 EGR cooler leak

    This link may be helpfull. http://forums.thedieselstop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1389768
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    New CMT series "Trick My TRUCKER"

    A new makeover series, Trick My Trucker, will debut on CMT on Nov. 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. From the producers of Trick My Truck, the new six-episode series will give truckers a physical and emotional overhaul for cash, prizes and a roadmap to healthy living. The show will be hosted by Bob Guiney...
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    Laptop burning a hole in your lap?!

    My Dell dosen`t get hot enough to be uncomfortable. I am concerned about the vent holes on the bottom. In order to give adequate ventilation I bought a vinyl pad with a dimpled surface like a door mat. The one I have is intended t be a kitty scratching pad and works perfectly.(Cut down to size...
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    Sex on the road.

    >What about the prepass and ez pass isn't that the same basic >concept? Or is there a loop hole with double sided tape? I >prefer the shoulder of the get on ramp over the road. My Prepass came with a wavier that allowed it to be put on the windshield. I don`t know what happens when...
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    Sex on the road.

    Why would you want to have sex on the road,when you could just use the sleeper
  8. redytrk

    Fog

    > That brings a question to mind. Does infrared see though >fog??? I always thought I'd like to have that. Not sure if >I'd like to see how many deer there really are! The technology is there.Right now cost of $#10,000 is a problem. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FLIR
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    Chelsea Clinton Interview

    WRONG FORUM!
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    Fuel Purchases on Indian Reservations

    Yes thats one the joys of being a "C" no charge backs,
  11. redytrk

    Fuel Purchases on Indian Reservations

    The following is a news release about bargain fuel purchasing on reservations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ January 19, 1989 Reservation's Taxes May End Detours for Cheap Gas By SAM HOWE VERHOVEK, SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES LEAD: Each day hundreds...
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    Fog

    >Tonight I'm driving I-88 in NY and it's foggy as heck Glad I got thru that stretch a couple hrs before you. It was getting patchy but did not have to slo or use flashers. This is the main reason I have six LED Stop/Hazard tail lights. Sure I know they blind the tailgaters...But they are great...
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    Canada Canada ranks Number 2 and is on its way to becomin

    RE: Canada ranks Number 2 and is on its way to bec May 29, 2007 // Published as a news service For the eighth consecutive year, Canada is the main source of oil and natural gas for the U.S. From 2005 to 2006, Canada's oil exports grew by 6%, according to the U.S. Energy Information...
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    Nineteen Years same carrier

    Redytrk, What a great accomplishment on several levels! Can you tell us in one sentence what is the secret to your success? Lawrence, Expediters Online.com A. Being raised by a Grandmother,who drilled it into me. "Never be a job floater".
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    Nineteen Years same carrier

    Today is my nineteenth anniversary with the same carrier FedEx/Roberts. Its been some ride.
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    Google Maps

    Another new cool new thing about Google Maps is that you can click and drag the route,whenever you want to change it more to your liking. If you
  17. redytrk

    Can we switch between team and solo?

    Back in the days when Carol was Co-Driving she would often take off while I ran solo. Dispatch was simply informed and there was no problem. The driver who takes off, still has to send in log sheets ,and is subject to random drug testing.
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    Naughty Wipers

    Yes it is a very common problem. Three of them were replaced under warenty. Now that I`m out of warrenty I just unplug it until it rains. (The plug is inside the rubber boot)
  19. redytrk

    which engines?

    You people are asking for trouble. My experience has been anytime I brag on an engine be it truck or car, DISASTER is just around the corner. For me my MBE 900 just passed the 407,000 mark. Using little or no oil. Knocking on wood every start-up. I have always traded before the 400K, but with...
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    heading out, need advice

    >Peeing in a litter box? Sounds a little gross to me. He didnt say "BOX". Its the empty jug that is invaluable. Put a ounce or two of Camping liquid in for odor control.
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