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  1. chefdennis

    November Banter and Location

    Wow, just had a 1st since I have been in this business..I am at a Loves in town, All their parking places are marked 2 hr customer parking only...I spoke tothe 3rd sgift manager and he was ok if i slept in a out of the way corner...I was just asked to move...been here too long....I knew there...
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    November Banter and Location

    Got into Houston at 0315...got unloaded at 0645.....at the Loves (it use to be a Pilot) and goin to bed.....
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    50% done with building cargovan sleeper

    103 inches will get you 2 48x48 skids, but alot of auto bids are 48x52...so with 2 of those you will need 104 just for the bids..and then with blocking bars and straps to properly secure the freight you will need and extra 2 inches minimum and maybe 4 inches..... So yea you will be ok with...
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    50% done with building cargovan sleeper

    mxzane wrote: and i should have enough room. I'd have thought one would have measured that to be sure before making that wall "fixed" in position.... Chances are you will need 106 inch of 2 48x52 auto bids....depending on where your ratchet strap handles are....
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    starting to drive for fleet owner with cargo vans!

    Want constitutes a "Van" Fleet owner?? 2 units?? 5?? So I ran a CV for 4 yrs, its paid for. I bought a new Cargo Max..the Old CV is just going to sit in the yard...So, if I put a driver in it am I now a Fleet owner?? ea I think so, and I am pretty sure the guy driving it (and will own it...
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    Barney Frank to retire

    Farewell to: Barney Frank - "Banking Queen" w/ caption - YouTube
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    November Banter and Location

    Sad to hear Pete....my prayers are with you....
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    50% done with building cargovan sleeper

    All kinds of info here: http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/44065-cargo-van-setup-guide.html And a quick question, with that "fixed" wall there in that position, will you still be able to get 2 48x52 automotive bids in the van AND be able to secure them??
  9. chefdennis

    November Banter and Location

    Juju wrote: Empty in Louisville, But no time for "fun"...before I got there, Frankie called, needed to know if I could get to Camby Ind. for a 1000 (with a asap behind that time on the QC) pu goin to Houston, TX.....Sittin at the "J" in Franklin, Ind and gettin ready to take a shower then...
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    November Banter and Location

    Woke up to a call from Mike Jr. with a pickup in Cherryville NC delivering to Louisville, Ky...:D
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    November Banter and Location

    DJDelivery wrote: A "Tip of the Hat" to the 2 of you for being the tye of owners that most drivers could only hope to drive for....:)
  12. chefdennis

    The new die cast straight trucks will be here in mid December.

    I'll take 3, unless it means someone else won't get one, then 2 will work...
  13. chefdennis

    November Banter and Location

    Empty in Piedmont SC and at the Greenville SC Wal-mart for the night...
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    November Banter and Location

    Xiggi is on his way to the yard and will be in service under his own name tomorrow....:)
  15. chefdennis

    November Banter and Location

    Jenny wrote: LOL, I picked up that load before, the Medical Center I delivered to was dock high only and they refused to unloaded..I called and was paid to do the hand unload.... Now, had a great week at home...have been loaded since weds afternoon after gettin some work on the truck...
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    Chef Dennis's New CargoMax

    Thanks Vanman, and yes everything I have done to the Cargo Max can be done and improved upon for any kind of CV, Sprinter, or cube....Glad to be a help...
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    Truck Battery Question

    The old batteries will now draw te new one down to their level rapidly.....
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    Sprinter vs Cargomaxx

    I know that the diesel Cargo Max is getting over 20 mpg...me i wouldn't own a diesel and the sprinter that TJp drives for my SIL is not getting a consistent 20 (the older 5 cyl's get better then 20 consistently) but one thing to keep in mind, the Cargo Max body is fberglass, it won't rust...
  19. chefdennis

    Legal or NOT?

    Ahhhh...I have to ask, what is your owners position on this?? I mean, it is he who will or won't be paid and it is he that will pay you...so where is he in all of this?? As for going to a lawyer, i'd be talking to the owner 1st...remember, you drive for him, not Panther....
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    Legal or NOT?

    gee not paying and taking a load offer away are rally 2 different thigs ,,and yes it is hard to take a load away after it was delivered..thats way jj said what he said... As to not being paid, yes there is more to the story them we are getting...care to share???
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