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  1. jelliott

    Suggestion Box Thread

    I have thought about that. Especially with a number of the drivers having the logo in their signature bar it does give us a lot of exposure. I have always believed that drivers or O/O's were far better sources of information than advertisements. I would probably rather have a single static ad...
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    New York Permits

    They may not bother you, but you could get hit with a fine in an audit. Better to do it right the first time.
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    Penske/Ryder type leases?

    We have one owner operator who swears by Enterprise and always rents his from there.
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    147 Expediters will be in Knoxville

    Kudos to EO, for putting on a great workshop. Great seeing TeamCaffee, John from CIS, Adam from Panther, the E1 guys and many more people. Also got to spend some time with Purgoose and Paul Williams from Expediter Services. All in all a very nicely run event.
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    Report claims FMCSA overstated benefits of proposed HOS rule

    The FMCSA used "policy" not science to determine thresholds.... just wrong.
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    2011 expo ?

    Well the hotel web site shows all booked up!
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    Lights on for safety ?

    A number of large truckload carriers used to set their units to always have headlights on when running. I have not noticed it over the last few years nearly as much. If the driver has no override this could be annoying if parked and idling?
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    Efficiency per ton of freight to a gallon of fuel!

    So we should all drive a CSX train? :D
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    How to start with no experience?

    I have from time to time been approached by people with no experience looking to get their cdl and start into expediting. Most recently this happened a number of times at the EO workshop in Knoxville last week and most recently a pm today. Load One requires one year experience with a cdl and...
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    February Location and Banter

    **** that banter, pickles, cheescake....but where are the shorts! LOL
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    New Lounge

    It is going above the area where the hallway in front of the shower/laundry area and the bathroom is. Popped in tonight after landing at DTW and they are already drywalling. We are also relocating the vending machines and are looking at putting in a biz center for you guys in that area!!!!
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    New Lounge

    Well if you have not been by the terminal this week, I will let you all know that construction has begun! We have broke ground on the new driver/employee lounge. Some of the staff came to me and said, why can't it be for everyone? I didn't think anyone would mind that and I think interaction...
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