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    A History of Expediting

    Nope I mean the Actual guy that got out the hammer and tape and a piece of sheet metal and built the first one. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    A History of Expediting

    I think the first Guy Inducted should be the one that First Hung a Sleeper on a U.D. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    When Strangers ask!

    I aways use the don't ask don't tell Method when it comes to loads and money! Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Rene'

    As member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association And President of The Local Chapter Rene is Now Recivieing Prayers from Over 150,000 Members and my Wife a I will be getting that card in the Mail A.S.A.P Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B...
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    Should I file my taxes if I only made 10K?

    FILE FILE FILE!!Cover your rear no one else will!!!! Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    drug test please help

    Just the usual tinkle in a cup test,I studied for a week and passed mine. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Finally made the decision

    I wish you luck. I bailed last year and got a 9 to 5. But Kept my van on with a small company with my Youngest son in it and He's doing well with it and I still go out on long runs with him when I can Just to keep in Touch with the Business. Owner/Operator...
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    cargo van

    For me it Depends on the time of the Year. Winter Time I Put New On The Rear.Summer Time I Put Them on the Front. But 99% Of the time I buy 4 New tires. If I've Done my Job I've Rotated them At each Oil Change so they Wear out at the Same time...
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    cargo van

    Yep when I bought the new Hinges they came with Zerk Fittings. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    cargo van

    I have a 03 GMC 2500 it has 187,000 plus miles the 5.3 motor is the best I've had. In 187,000 miles I've done next to nothing to it I put tires on at 100,000 miles and a altanator at 150,000 miles and replaced the door hinges on the side cargo doors at 175,000 miles. thats good enough for me to...
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    Weather

    2 or 3 Years ago My wife and I were Riding Our Motorcycle on Christmas Day. Now those were the Good Ole Days. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Open door policy,doesn't mean that for most compan

    RE: Open door policy,doesn't mean that for most co The last Carrier I was with is also Based in Toledo. Here is their Open Door Policy. Walk in to the Office there you will find 3 People in Dispatch including the Operations Manager The sales Manager if he is there most often he was out on sales...
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    Holiday doldrums

    Oh well the Crazy Doctor says I HAVE to lose 50 pounds anyways my Van is staying Busy it worked 4 of the last 5 days biggest run was 450 miles all the rest were 250-300 miles.But it never left Ohio and My Driver(my son) was home Every Night by 8 pm.I'm getting the Itch to get behind the wheel...
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    Holiday doldrums

    Hiya Tom you can always Deliver me a Pizza. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Which company to choose

    If it was me looking Today I would call all of the Carriers you see Advertised on EOL get all of there Driver Packets.Sit down and read them Front to back top to bottom. Write down any Questions call them back ask the Questions. Then make up my mind. Sleep on it for a day and if I felt the same...
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    all-types

    One Conversation with Stewart was all it took for me. All Types is a Courier Sevice trying to go Expediting. DO NOT SIGN ON WITH THEM!! Call around a lot of GOOD Companys will Jump at a chance for a Sprinter. Get Packets of info from More than one Carrier. Read them then read them again any...
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    Why leave now?

    I left Because the Last Company Just Couldn't keep a B unit Moving. I tried to Stick it out and Might have Stayed Longer But the Operatons Manager Started Playing Word Games on DeadHead Pay. I will not Tolerate Games when it comes to The beans and rice on my table. Now I Work at a Motorcycle...
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    Who´s in that truck!!??

    Before Trucking I was in High School. Why did I choose Trucking. it was the Family Business. I hauled Just everyday Freight. How I ended up In Expediting. My Dad Passed Away Mom Sold the Trucks I took my share Bought a House and a Van and here I am. Or I should say Here I was. I got off the Road...
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    Well I did it.

    I wish you the Best of Luck in your new Venture. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Casita or Scamp Behind a Van

    Pull in to Load and have to Unhook in the Rain or Snow?? Not me. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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