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As I said, Diane and I have been in and out of New York City several (many?) times. But we do not do it any more because (1) we do not have to and (2) we arrived at the judgement that the risks exceed the rewards. We do not laugh at anyone for going in or staying out of New York City, but...

Recklessness at its worst. It's not about what the NYPD cares about. It's about how the picture will be painted by lawyers six months after the event if a serious accident occurs. Prudent liability management keeps us out of New York City. Granted, prudence is in the eye of the beholder, but...

The confused mind always says no, except in matters of sex, purchchaes of luxury goods that are beyond one's ability to pay for, and the decision to become an expediter. Seriously, Diane and I are not confused about New York City. It is illegal to drive a 40 foot truck in that town without a...

When Diane and I were at FedEx Custom Critical, we spoke with people at headquarters about obtaining day passes for trucks they sent in. We were told that the process for obtaining a day pass is cumbersome and takes more than a day to complete. We did not follow up by trying to get a day pass...

When we first started with FedEx, we knew our truck and every other 40 foot straight truck FedEx sent into the five boroughs was illegal by virtue of them being over length. We also knew that the law is not enforced by the city and that our carrier was sending trucks in every day. When we...

In the September Locations thread, highway star said, "I'm at the house, and what a lucky guy am I? I've been selected for an IRP audit!! Nice folks to work with, they gave me an extension so I'd have more than 2 days to get the records to them." That got me to thinking about other people's...

For a good educational resource, see: Free New York City Truck Route Map This is more than a map. It includes important information that can be used for route planning and avoiding violations. You can be a buddy by ordering a dozen of these maps and handing them out to those who who are willing...

New York City bridge height signage is a joke and at least some juristications in New York state know it. Diane and I have seen New York bridges marked with a number and the words "Actual Height" on the sign. It serves no useful purpose to post a false bridge height but, for whatever reason...

You are correct about the human nature thing. You are also correct about the examples of success set by the ground-breaking pioneers you name. However, there is another part of the story that must also be noted and appreciated. Franklin, Bell, Jobs, etc. had many more ideas than they brought...

Yes and no. HAZMAT is a tricky topic whatever your level of expertise may be.

To Moot's point, Diane once had occasion to assist a fire department in a small town in using the ERG. The volunteer fire department in that small town does not get many HAZMAT calls but had enough training to at least know what the ERG was. Nevertheless, Diane was more up on it then any of...

What are some of the things you use white vinegar for?

Equal would be the cheapest and most simple option if wheel balance is the only issue. Indeed, some tire shops use that in lieu of wheel balancing new tires. But the problem is due to something other than wheel balance, Equal is not a solution. It would only compensate for the vibration...

Tire balance comes to mind but it could be any number of things. Take the truck to a GOOD tire shop. McMahon Tire in Fort Wayne is our tire shop of choice. They know their stuff, actually align the truck instead of just going through the motions, and they don't throw parts at the truck. Diane...

In a traditional top mount, that is the case. But the question in this thread is about the top mount reefers that are mounted behind Bolt condo sleepers that have side panels on them to improve the style and sight lines. Style-wise, that makes for a beautiful truck with some very nice lines...

There is no reason not to that I see. It is what Diane and I did and many others. However, I am intrigued by pkolle's inquiries and his persistence in making them, like he does not want to take no for an answer. I like that. It is fun to see someone not just ask for advice but to test it after...

I believe there are at least a few such trucks on the road now with the reefer positioned as it is, above and behind the sleeper. If the proof is in the pudding, perhaps someone who has the pudding can talk about how such designs perform in extreme conditions. We know from this thread that...

Understood and accepted. Now, for the purpsoes of discussion, and for the fun of it, let's talk about a van-pulling-camper situation set up to be a success in the making. I'm thinking CDL driver, willing to log, has own authority, and has sales skills and/or broker relationships such that van...

I guess I was assuming the best of expediters, not the worst. I did not say take silverware without paying for it. I assumed the best, thinking expediters would have the good sense and good manners to dine at Wendy's and then take their plastic utensiles with them. Thanks for the feedback. I...

OK. I understand the example of a run that by definition has an immediate pick up and tight schedule. My question was about van sitting and weekly run count. When I see vans clustered at a truck stop, the drivers do not seem to be poised with their feet in the starting blocks ready to spring...