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  1. nightcreacher

    a cut above part 2

    Some people can multi task, but many cant.To me useing the cell phone doesnt distract me any more than the CB radio.For years I've been waiting to have the CB taken out of trucks,just as radar detectors were,and scanners arent permited either,but that law is for an intirely different reason.Get...
  2. nightcreacher

    Where were you in 1999?

    1999,oh ya,what a beautiful year,Roberts Express,truck number ER5084 that year traded yellow KW for 1999 red Freightliner Classic,sold red KW studio,bought reefer trailer,had 98 Freightliner with H/W team in it.
  3. nightcreacher

    Funny things drivers have done

    i can equal that.At my first job,took load to Alsip IL.Couldnt find on map,but according to the map,should have been southeast il and south west indiana,then i found out the asterix meant should have used Chicago city map.Wasnt late,but didnt get any sleep either
  4. nightcreacher

    Memphis Uniform Store

    i think the store is actually in Nashville,you can get the phone number from FDCC
  5. nightcreacher

    Speed Limiters

    If you read the Canadian rule,you wont be able to change your speed from one set speed to another,as Ontario will fine you for the adjustment.Once set at the 65 ,it must be left there.When an official checks your truck,if it shows the speed has been changed,there will be a fine.by the way,it...
  6. nightcreacher

    Funny things drivers have done

    Sitting here thinking back on my trucking experiences,just remembering some of the people that have driven my trucks,and what they have done. I'm not going into all instances, but here are a some funny ones,of course at the time,not so funny. Had 40000 lbs in trailer,driver went up Jellico...
  7. nightcreacher

    Where are we? April 1st

    lets see,was home wed,loaded thursday for southern alabama,sitting here in beautiful clearwater fl, at the days inn.we load monday, going back to atlanta.Cant tell you what it is,would have to kill ya.
  8. nightcreacher

    GPS Led You Astray?

    I just read an article about a GPS incident.Lady was following GPS directions in a snow storm,the road veered to the right,but GPS said go straight,so as she was now on a snowmobile path,wasn't long 'til she was stuck.Guess they were hours getting her to safety.What I find with the GPS,my...
  9. nightcreacher

    need advice from the seasoned vets

    verbal contract is binding,so my lawyer tells me.Anything you pay for a person to come on your fleet makes him an employee,contract or not,but,those expenses can be reimburst by the co driver,even if not paid.As far as taking his last two weeks pay,its a moral issue more than a business...
  10. nightcreacher

    Gps units

    Ok,I'm one that thinks gps is just a toy,but let me say this.My co driver has a Garmin sitting in my trucks front window,and as posted before,my sprint phone also has a gps.In most cases my sprint gps is more accurate being closer to the truck routing.If you get in the habit of relying on the...
  11. nightcreacher

    Health Insurance

    gregg glad to see you around.my puters both laptop and pc are ill,in fact this im on is the motels,here in dallas. oh,and gregg is right,ifyou get offered anything for free,you become an employee
  12. nightcreacher

    Extra Charges

    but Phil, the inside delivery made it worth while,right?
  13. nightcreacher

    Avoid This Stretch of U.S. 40 in Pennsylvania

    Ive been running that section of PA highway for many many years.In the 70's when I drove a company truck,(no jake brake and small motor),company would'nt pay tolls we ahd to run rt 40 and then route 48,now I 68.Yes,this routing can be very dangerous,especially in the winter.Also depending how...
  14. nightcreacher

    what type of costs involved

    escrow is for many different reasons.If you have cargo damage and quit for instance ,yes insurance pays, but there is a deductable that you are responsable for.as far as truck repairs in an accident,there is still the deductable.
  15. nightcreacher

    Illinois 55 limit debate

    originally to get the trucks back on the turnpike,prices were lessened,and the speed was moved to 65.this was suppose to be a trial bases on the speed. now the toll prices are about tu change from weight to number of axles.The heavy haulers will see a break in cost ,but the tractor trailers...
  16. nightcreacher

    To Those of You Still Standing

    careful buying fuel at TA's.I fueled at Baytown Friday night,discount was suppose to be $1.771,but when I checked what fuel actually cost me,was $1.21 more than the fuel receipt showed.My fuel receipt showed 254 dollars and my actual cost was 255 dollars.Im going check with contractor relations...
  17. nightcreacher

    To Those of You Still Standing

    ohio is changing to axles from weight,going to hurt a bunch of tractor trailers
  18. nightcreacher

    To Those of You Still Standing

    Phil,in a tractor,as most know,our competition is much less,as far less trucks.The only thing I've run into,is i was solo part of Jan and part of Feb,in Jan only was away from home 1 week,and Feb the same.The offers were slow,so was easier to sit home than on the road. The 2 weeks I was out in...
  19. nightcreacher

    Who is Getting Truck Loans These Days?

    Phil,the right dealer can always get you a truck load,just depends on down payment and interest your willing to pay.THese dealers cant get rid of their trucks and will do about anything to get them gone.
  20. nightcreacher

    cab wing or nose cone?

    airtabs wont help his problem,front of trailer has no aerodynamics
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