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Most people, myself included, go into business for the freedom. The freedom to suceed or fail on your own efforts. The freedom to take off when you want. Money is often not the best motivator. We like to go out for 4-8 weeks. We take off as long as we want. As stated above I spend a good deal of...

I went to W&B in Houston, they put on a new belt for me. I decided to have them do it so the pulleys would be aligned right. They charged me $123 for that and they left several parts off. They were left on the inside of the housing. I did not see them, they were found when I took it to the shop...

We went. Jan and I enjoyed the FedEx breakfast. We got to see some old friends and put some faces to people who had only been names until then. Always great to make new friends. We tried out alllll the seats. The seats we have now hurt. Of course we like the more expensive ones. We were able to...

The truck I drove when I ran for an owner had a dash mounted switch. It had manual and auto settings. Layoutshooter

Sounds like a good idea, most of the Freightliners I have been to have been less than exciting. Only been to one Detroit Diesel, they were great!!! We shall see what happens. Layoutshooter

When my fan is operating normally it has little effect on the MPG, BUT, when running 24/7 it really kicks it hard. That 25-30HP is a noticable loss too. This just started about 3 weeks ago. Before that it would only come on when the engine temp got too high. Then it would run for 3-5 minutes...

Yea, it is really hurting my MPG!!! One tech said that a re-program of the paramiters might help. My truck is running cool as well, even when the fan is not running. I was told it is time to change the thermastats. Layoutshooter

I don't like Tim Horton's coffee so I did not switch. !!!! LOL Layoutshooter

My engine fan has decided that it should turn it self on anytime I turn on the AC or defroster. It makes no difference what the outside air or engine temps are. It will continue to run for as long as 45 minutes after I shut off the air. I thought it might be the pressure switches/sensors on the...

We enjoyed the breakfast as well. Jason spent quite awhile at our table and seemed to be interested in what we o/o's and drivers had to say. The best part was meeting up with old friends and making new one's. We were able to put faces to names, people we talk with in here but had never met. We...

The last few times we went to Dallas we got right out. Not great runs but not bad either. Layoutshooter

We will have a lift gate a pallet jack for as long as we are able to handle that kind of work. Those are tools that will make you money. They more than offsett the fuel costs. We have blankets, straps etc. Layoutshooter

That is correct on the Dod travel requirement. I had to do that for 10 years after I quit my DoD Job. I was not allowed to travel to several countries for 10 years either. I am not sure how long the travel notification continues on a secrect clearence once you give it up. Layoutshooter

FedEx does not pay by the mile. We have been busy, only 2 days this month when we were not on a load or dispacthed on one. They have not been our highest paying runs ever but by no means our lowest. There will be more money than month!!!! Even got two Saturday runs!!!! Layoutshooter

We have our CDL. birth certificates, FAST cards, CCW AND monogramed toliet paper for ID. As for the FAST cards, we have not run even ONE FAST load since we started in the business 3 years ago. I would be hard pressed to renew.$50 or maybe more now, all those hoops to jump through etc. I will...

I will try that when I get home next time. Layoutshooter

I am getting moisture behind the headlight cover on the driver's side. I have a 2006 Freightliner. The lense is not clouding up. There is water in it. How does it get there? How do I get it out and keep it out? Layoutshooter

Don't forget the following three rules to help end expediting frustration !. If you screw up, it is your fault, it will cost you money. 2. If your carrier screws up, it is your fault, it will cost you money. 3. If the customer screws up, it is your fault, it will cost you money. If...

I drive for FedEx and do a lot of work in AZ. I have had many loads out of Tuscon, more than any other AZ location. Most were long, good paid loads too. Many loads into AZ from other places. Layoutshooter

The best way to get better mileage, even better than slowing down, is to get a pump that reads wrong. I filled up at a Pilot in TN the other day and when I checked my mileage it kept coming out at 18.71!!!!! NOT BAD!!!! I told the manger that his pumps where reading wrong, like 1/2 the amont of...