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    Changing Oil Change Practices

    Two questions please: What is a ISC ? And - What is beneficial about having the engine coolant warm as opposed to having a block heater to warm the oil during cold starts. Seems to me the most important part is to have the oil warm so not as much wear to engine when cold.
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    Sprinter Van Problems

    I'm going to be doing the same thing in a straight truck but with 4 batteries. Never heard of having a seperate fuse box though.Is a seperate fuse box necessary ? I'm going to have peace of mind knowing that I'm not draining the main batteries and it's going to start on those COLD COLD mornings.
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    Your Dream Truck

    Just don't understand why someone would want to put $135,000 out for a dream truck when a good used truck is just as profitable. I came into this business to make money but to also have a life away fom expediting.What about all of the other pleasures of life . All that I can say is , my good...
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    Slow for everyone else ?

    Surprised Chetjester said he was slow, especially in a E unit. Heard that Blair and C&M was usually very busy. Just goes to show you I guess (lol). Well it's Sunday 2:00 , off to Janesville for a Monday morning delivery. Will be off computer until I get back. If all goes well, and busy , then...
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    Slow for everyone else ?

    When I did expediting before, was always busy until Christmas and then it would slow down. Wasn't expecting slow down soooooo early. Heard that Laredo was a good place to get freight out of. Then I hear it's not. Please give me the low down. THANK YOU
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    Slow for everyone else ?

    Just wondering if it was slow for everyone else for the past two weeks. Have been with this co. for 5 weeks so not jumping the gun . Just curious. 1st 3 weeks were outstanding - last two weeks I kept looking skyward to see if the BLACK cloud had lifted yet. THANK YOU
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    Batteries vs generator

    Was wondering why I couldn't have 6 more deep cell batteries installed. I would have an inverter installed on those batteries plus have an inverter on original 3. Use the 6 batteries for main power for tv, heater when needed, and then just put a portable A.C. out window when needed( yes, kind of...
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    loading that load

    Thought that you were supposed to let air out so that bags won't get damaged . If somebody knows - please explain. THANK YOU
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    Making Money in Expediting

    I couldn't put it any better. NET NET NET, that's what it's all about. For people who don't manage money well, then they won't do good. For those who do manage money well, then they will do good. Sounds pretty simple but for some reason - some just don't get it. Must repeat - business person...
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    6% savings on gas/3% after first year

    Have had my Citi cards for a while but they are for 5% OFF GAS purchases up to a maximum rebate of $300 per year. So I just ordered more cards so that each one has a rebate of $300 per year. Yes , you have to write more checks each month to cover all of the cards but it feels good to BEAT the...
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    Cat C9 Break-in period?

    If you would be so kind as to tell me what a bypass filter is. THANK YOU .
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    Big truck company driver with 6 wheel dreams.

    Looking to talk to other solo drivers. Who do you drive for Night_Runner36 and Broompilot? Want to pick your brains a bit. Thank You !!
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    Every company wants teams,what about a solo driver

    RE: Every company wants teams,what about a solo dr Hey Broompilot, Do you work for C&M ?
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    Getting out of the business- Need to get rid of eq

    RE: Getting out of the business- Need to get rid o If Dave does not buy it, you can call me at (810) 223-8733. Thank You JEFF
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    need some information

    Hello Raceman, Would like to talk personally to get info also if possible. Not sure what you meant on how to contact you. Would be much appreciated !!
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    Any info on Bolt express would be helpful

    I have been looking at different companies to drive for and have not seen too much recent info on Bolt Express in the past posts. If anyone could give me the their experiences with them ( the good - the bad - and the ugly) as a solo driver - it would be much appreciated.
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    Are SOLO Drivers being Weeded OUT?

    I am looking for a company to drive solo also. Kind of looking towards Bolt Express. Would like to talk to simon says and also Flame Merc if possible cause I live around the Flint area so might have ideas for each other.
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    any suggestions?

    So,hypothetically, you would use a service like GPS 411, find a load, negotiate a price then call Panther with info. Seems way too easy to only give up 15%.
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    Any info on Tran Stewart would be helpful

    Sorry Highway Star . Wasn't trying to be meen. I was trying to make a joke and lighten things up a bit. After re reading my post - guess it did sound kind of bad!! I'll try to be more careful. Any information is good information to somebody.
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    Tran Stewart Trucking Inc.

    They do have satelites, just don't charge for them (suppossidly). I'm trying to find info out about them also. When talked to owner - seemed a little vague - like hiding something.
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