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  1. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Ran a short one to Detroit, van felt like only one pup pulling. Found a shop today with a Snap-on scanner. Turns out it needed a manual regeneration. Must have got some bad fuel. Anyway turned down a Larado run while sorting out the problem, dang.
  2. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Made it to Fort Wayne IN. last night. Must have been bad earlier on I-69. Counted 8 big rigs and 1 car off the road, 6 were on there side. Big cleanup day for the road crews. Road was mostly wet, but stalagmites were spaced out enough to keep you awake. Transmission decided to start leaking at...
  3. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    El Paso to Roanoke IN, spent 3 hrs getting cargo on board (almost said loaded). Get along doggy's
  4. NorthernBill

    Cargo Van Need advise

    To answer your question, some do and some don't. If you can visit with drivers at a truck stop and check out the different setups, as well as read the vast history of posts here on EO, the answer's will be clear.
  5. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Waiting to get loaded, Morgontown KY to Douglas AZ, drop Monday morning. Started the week down there with a Monday load, hoping for a repeat. AAA told me as long as you don't have duals, the van is good for towing. Any body tested there policy?
  6. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Monday we left El Paso for Kansas City, dropped Tues Morning, got chip in windshield repaired, loaded for Dyersburg, TN. Then just as we were getting in the grove, nothing. At least the weather is nice!
  7. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Load picks 1600, for Kansas City. Had a fine weakend checking out El Paso. Looking at a new fridge, anyone have one they like in the 1.5 cube size range?
  8. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Made it past Dallas/Fort Worth before the morning rush!
  9. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Morgantown KY to Douglas AZ, then relocate to El Paso. Might salvage this week yet.
  10. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    No, my plan was the old measure twice, cut once. That store is so big that I took a chance on a couple of storage gizmo's. Moved closer to Indy last night.
  11. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Still in St Louis, went to the IKEA store today. Wasn't really going to buy anything..........
  12. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Had a mini yesterday that turned into 15 skids, opps. Then Detroit to St Louis, dropped early this morning. 65 degrees and sun shine.
  13. NorthernBill

    February 2016 locations

    Short version, Nogales to Woodhaven.
  14. NorthernBill

    January 2016 locations

    Was just going to ask where to land in the LA area. Looks like the South side is good. We are headed in from the North. Our first LA experience, relocateing from Seattle.
  15. NorthernBill

    January 2016 locations

    Picked in Kebron KY Thursday, for Auburn WA, drop Mon. morning. Glad to avoid the big weather. Had a great trip, no problems in the mountain passes. Waiting to see if we can drop today.
  16. NorthernBill

    January 2016 locations

    Snagged up a 1 lb load from Kennesaw GA to Janesville Wi Friday. Ice fishing paid off, Savannah IL to Louisville KY. Drop in the Morning.
  17. NorthernBill

    Help with Winter Driving...

    No Q tips don't work on beer drums. Old diapers work real good.
  18. NorthernBill

    Hello?

    Hello, first load was late Nov. still trying to figure out what what I don't know. Good people to work with, load planners especially.
  19. NorthernBill

    Help with Winter Driving...

    Not related to adding weight but important to slick roads. Take a good look at your rear brakes, make sure there adjusted right. Sometimes sticky calipers on the front, can make really light braking impossible. Also when it's real bad try going into neutral as that takes any push out of...
  20. NorthernBill

    January 2016 locations

    Tried to pull into the Pilot just across the AL line from Alanta on I-20. Cop directing traffic getting into parking lot. No, not any incident, Power Ball ticket buyers! Not one parking spot open, good sized place to. Off to a slow start so far this year, couple of so so southern loads. One...
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