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RE: FECC >We knew that going in and consequently are not disappointed >when such help does not come. Frankly, we already have >friends and family. We're not looking for other ones in our >carrier. What we want in our carrier is professionalism >across the board, which we find almost all the...

RE: FECC I noticed DD said that was with the deadhead figured in.. wow... that must have been one of the cases where you really WERE the only truck around.. LOL.. Seriously... I don't know anyone who would take that.. but.. ya gotta feel for the dispatcher calling and trying to get someone to...

>Sounds like another Tag along horror story on generators. >Davekc What's a Tag along? I'm assuming another generator? Dreamer

Just for info, for those who have them... Courtesy Capt. Chaos of Truck.net, posted here with permission. -------- there's a lot of commonly used parts on those AUX units, like the General Motors alternator (my '95 Chevy pickup uses the exact same alternator), and the Sanden 508 A/C...

I've always thought this to be a good idea, as you can get a great computer at Walmart for $5-800 these days. The one I'm on right now has an 80g hard drive, CD-DVD-RW drive (burns CD's), 17 inch monitor, etc.... for around $700.00. Pad the tower well, strap it down, and use a flat panel...

raceman wrote: I am going to stick to my guns on >orientation. If there are folks attending it that have been >throughparts of it that need no update such as logbooks, >qualCom, how to do pre and post trips, those types of >things, don't put them through it. Ok.. I see your point now...

> >I like A-Team's alternative. > >Perhaps, when they change the name of the company to 'A-Team >Express' or 'terryandrene express', we can implement the >change. :P :P :P :P Do you promise? Should all the drivers line up to give you suggestions? Can we have a suggestion box email...

A Team wrote: >Forgive me for chuckling. You are complaining about two days >of mandated education (orientation) that was triggered by >your decision to change carriers? My wife and I used to work >in professions where 15 to 20 hours a year of continuing >education is required just to keep...

Someone sent me this site and I had a ball playin around with it. http://www.acme.com/licensemaker/licensemaker.cgi?text=&state=Ohio&r=1861037021 You can create a custom license plate, using your state, etc.. then save it to your computer. You can then use it in your sig, whatever, as in the...

I REALLLy gotta learn not to be drinking pop while readin this stuff !!!!!! x( x( x( x( x( x( x( x( x( :+ :+ Dreamer

>>My gag food is anything on the buffet line after the fat >>guy, who didn't wash his hands in the mens room after >>dropping a deuce, handles all the utensils, > >Oh dear. > ><Mike runs to the restroom to puke> :+ > >-- >Mike N Hey!!! Why we pickin on the fat guy!!! Sometimes it's...

Due to a rumor I read on another forum, I sent the following note to the customer service department at AUX generators.. as I figured our drivers needed to know! ---------- > Hello, > > There was a recent post on a trucking forum that I visit. It stated that the > driver had heard that you...

>So after seeing the thread on diesel additives are there any >favorites among those of us burning unleaded gas? > >Whatcha got? > >-- >Mike N Mike, I'm an old fashioned guy I guess, but I've been a believer in STP products ever since I got my first car as a teenager. I try to run a...

Leo, If you have the pic save to your computer it's real simple... Write your post, then down below the window you write in, you will see "Attachement... Click here to choose your file"... click on that, a small window will pop up. Click jpeg picture, then click on 'browse'. Your files will...

Thanks for taking the time to make this post.. it is appreciated.. And, I'll ad my Thanks to Lawrence and those behind the scenes for giving us a professional forum to moderate, and a great site! Dreamer

>I'm sure FXCC and Panther are two of them but who are the >other three that make up the "big five"? > >Leo Leo, I could be wrong, and if so, someone will correct me :P :P I beleive the "big five" (tho I've never heard them called that) would be FedEx, Panther, Tri-State, Conway Now...

But speaking only for me, one year >should bring in 40% for solo and 45% for teams if they are >not lazy. Beyond one year should max out in the 55% and 60% >neighborhood - thats only my opinion which is extra easy to >give since I am a driver - not an O/O. Again, how ever much >the O/O...

True Tom... you would be giving up being able to sleep under load with the side mount bed... I've wondered if it would be possible to do both somehow... have some kind of cross ways bed for when under load, then the fold up bed for layovers. Probably too much hassle and weight added. Just...

I really can't see getting into something as major as a >career and not giving it at least 90 days. I am not certain >that is long enough however I feel certain anything less is >woefully inadequate. I post here in hopes of contributing >something to benefit others just as I read almost all...

Just about any company would LOVE to have a driver based in the Chicago area... and a bigger company will get you back. As the other two gentlemen said.. you can do better. Dreamer