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Just in case anyone wonders if random tests happen, they do, at least with our carrier (FedEx CC). One day between loads I was sitting in our truck minding my own business when the Qualcomm unit beeped with orders to report to a nearby clinic for a test. FedEx CC had test kits of their own in...

>Anybody out there had any trouble getting their escrow >deposits returned ? If so, from who and for what reason if >you know. :( Non-truck owner/operators that drive fleet-owners' trucks also have escrow recovery challenges. Sometimes it is because the fleet owner does not act in good...

>Hey, do you think they have any BUG whistles? Now THAT'S an idea worth a million dollars!

RE: FECC David Mayfield said, > I have been With FedEx/Robert's Express since March of 1995 >and have Made Great Money and I have had trucks on with >other place's too,but none has payed the best like FedEx >Custom Critical. That strikes me as important information from someone that's in...

There is a nice safety article on EO regarding deer. Deer whistles are mentioned and recommended in the article. I've wondered about them ever since I first learned of them a year ago. Do they work?

The financial press is picking up a story about a lifestyle survey of recent retirees Putnam Investments commissioned. It's not pretty. Expediter newbies and wannabees are well-positioned to avoid the regrets many of today's new retirees have. They are making a career change into something...

We have a truck on order now that will keep us for the next several years, but we're already thinking beyond it to the next one. We're considering a Class 8 A unit, with a larger sleeper and just enough room in the back to carry a couple skids. It's too early to start asking questions about that...

My question is ,if you watch a movie in the >sleeper with the truck moving and bouncing will the laptop >drive gets messed up. Yes, it could get messed up that way. Or it might do just fine. If you are watching a DVD movie, note that your hard drive will be running too. That is more fragile...

We are invited to view the company's >documentation at any time; however we've never done so. As >long as my average price per revenue/all miles exceeds that >of any other nationwide, dedicated use, expediter that I >know of, I'll be pleased to operate on a percentage basis. I agree. Some...

We own both Delorme Street Atlas USA and the ALK Technologies (PC Miler) product Co-Pilot Truck Laptop 3. To use Co-Pilot, you'll need a laptop computer, the Co-Pilot Truck Laptop 3 software, and a GPS receiver. The GPS receiver can be ordered with the software. As a former software instructor...

Excerpt from a story published on the Wired web site. Full story at: http://www.wired.com/news/roadtrip/riverroad/0,2704,65184,00.html In 1781, or so the story goes, a packing case containing the body of a saint who'd been buried in the Denfert-Rochereau catacombs of Paris was sent to a...

Did some surfing. Found this item, Roll-Rite motors for landing gear. They talk specifically about an expediter truck application. http://www.rollrite.com/selection.php?sel_id=120

RE: FECC i agree with >whomever stated run as hard as you need to run and thats it >because at the end of the day these companies (especially >fecc)could care less about you..you are not people you are >TRUCK # you are as disposable as a pen which is why there >is a turnover rate like...

>If we keep running anywhere near this well I will be one >pleased sob. I would love to set my budget at those miles. >But I will set my budget in about six months. Until then we >will run as smart and as hard as we can, and only spend >money as needed. Excellent point. Keep in mind, you...

>And then it happened.......all crap broke loose. > >10 mile DH 950 mile run to Long Island >130 mile DH 750 mile run w/ hazmat to Canada >70 mile DH 450 mile run to Peoria IL. >10 mile DH 250 mile run to Missouri >130 mile DH 1850 mile run to CA. >85 mile DH 3050 mile run to Mass. >100...

>Why is it that if you wait 6 months to install the tax goes >away. What happens if after taking ownership of a truck you >install a tag a week or two later? Don't ask don't tell? >You sill pay 12% but just on the price of the tag, right? It's a bit more serious than that, or at least...

>A team >Are you using the guy down here in FL or did you go with >something else. The guy I am refering to is in Leesburg. He >makes about the same thing truckgen does. I think he did >Glen's >Davekc As previously stated, I'll not confirm or deny any information about our truck until we...

Perhaps the quiet half of A-Team, >an attorney, could shed some light here. The quiet half read your message but is reluctant to reply because her areas of expertise do not include comsumer law and she's not licensed in either state mentioned.

If you have not already done so, computer USB flash memory sticks may be worth your time to consider. My wife and I just started using them and are glad we did. They are about the size of a key chain ornament and can hold up to 1 Gig of data. Smaller, less expensive sizes are available. You...

RE: Been reading this forum and want to say 'thank >"Accpet any load that does not cost you money." (or words to >that effect). It's a stragegy that serves us well. Our >carrier likes it too. > > >I will bet your carrier does. I am not sure I follow the >concept of "any load that does not...