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  1. redytrk

    My FL M2 Manual 6 Speed story

    Was going to chime in on the "Nightmare"story but held back due to the writer slamming the door on Stoops really Quick. I blew mine at 550K. Went to Stoops in Anderson In. They said I was lucky because they had re-built one in their own shop. We agreed on a price. Had to replace the clutch as...
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    Verizon MIFI Issues anyone?

    Samsung MiFi 4G on Verizon. Great speeds in 4G areas. Verizon guy sez they plan to have 4G everywhere by end of year. We will see.
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    How much has Expediting changed since you started

    Oh, so you want to talk about life before Qualcomm (C-Link)? At Roberts we had to call in on a pay phone (whats that?) every 4 hours. Neat trick traveling Chicago or NYC. Sleepers were a "coffin" on a Ford E350. (Unsafe at any speed). Pay in a direction toward home was reduced to 46%. Motel...
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    Old Dick, new heart

    He`s still a dickhead.
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    giving drivers a bad name

    If convicted of urinating in public you could be labeled a sex offender and go on that list, perhaps forever.
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    CRST expedited

    Unless they have changed in the last few years. They have one way to treat drivers CHEAP!
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    Changing the flex pipe

    Thats why most muffler shops are heavy on cutting tools. Torches, impact chisels etc.
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    Oh, That Hour is Comming Back

    the new QC`s are automatic.
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    Oh, That Hour is Comming Back

    My granddaughters phone flipped last wk/end. She was hour early for work. Sent from my ADR6300 using EO Forums
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    GPS Locating County Rd. Addresses.

    Nothin beats the farmer on a tractor to tell you to "Turn down where the old school used to be"
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    Fedex?

    White Glove is part of CC. These units have special equipment and drivers to handle the most delicate loads. Trucks are accepted into WG by application/acceptance. Usually there is a waiting list.
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    Years in the business

    23 years. All with Roberts/FedEx
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    Idling time vs. miles driven

    I once did my own idle study. Top off tank. keep track of hours (weekend). Top off tank. Divide gal used, by hours, My result .7 gal per hr.
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    GPS Locating County Rd. Addresses.

    Be careful when entering a County road numbered address into your GPS. In many states Indiana in particular, the same road number may be in as much as 4 different locarions in the same county. The two GPS systems I carry will serve up only one of them. IE: Going to the Honda plant at...
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    Photo Attachments?

    How can I add Photos to a post. Clicking on "Manage Attachments" gives up a messed up window. I use Chrome Browser.
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    What is the most famous Expedite trucks.

    I think their concern is mostly with things being added. Like Vote for Obama Bumper stickers.
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    What is the most famous Expedite trucks.

    They are paying a $1000. per year bonus to do it their way.
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    What is the most famous Expedite trucks.

    Re-branding has changed everything. You have the option of running with what the DOT requires. Or adhering to the rules I stated.
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    What is the most famous Expedite trucks.

    In the future you wont see any more FedEx C. C. "Showboats". At least not with the FedEx logo. They wont even allow a bumper sticker, and annual photos of proof will be required.
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    Shore Power

    OK TS owners are once again are being asked to tear up their property. First Park N`view, then Idle Aire. Its only natural the would want to make as much revenue as possible. They will be short sighted in getting the price so high that the service will be under utilized. Catch 22.
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