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  1. chefdennis

    how many still out here today

    Due to a death in the family, i am home now. Left W. Memphis friday morning, Other then that i wasn't planning on coming off the road till the 23rd. I'll be back in service on the 26th. If I am home for New Years, ok, if not, no big deal.
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    Merry Christmas to All

    thanks Bearcat and the same to you! I think glen Beck covered it well with his outstanding example of being "all-inclusive" in celebrating this holiday with his "HAPPY RAMAHANUKWANZMAS" And you can get your cards here...
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    Tour of Air Force One

    Had friend that was in the military and was assigned on a rotating basis to go where ever president carter went on air force one. While visiting in fla during his time there, i had a tour from him, but i can tell yo, i seen more in that video, then i did when with him..........nice find!
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    The Congressional Bailout!!

    Yeap, they felt the need to let the rise they have coming take place by not VOTE not to take it! So as alot of america takes a hit , congress gets a raise of $4700!! Would an extra $4700 help your bottom line...
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    Bridge loan or Bail out?

    I amin the camp of just let them die on the vein and file BK and re organize. This "bailout" by bush is nothing more then away to give obama the issue, and we all know he will continue to throw go money after bad, and nothing will change. It is not the governments place to get involved in...
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    Bolt van in Cincinnati

    Hey this Bolt van is sittin outside the Dallas Fort Worth area, but i'd almost DH to cincy for a free shower!! :D
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    Chysler closing down

    Union hater!?!? Hmmm, Union pay checks paid for my upbrings. My dad was a teamster union stewart for a trucking company and later business agent for many yrs. I have been a union member, i know the good and the bad, as alot here do. Just because we choose not to be blind to the bad and the...
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    Van Pay

    Yes it can be done, and yes people are driving for $400 a week, and what each person needs or wants is totally different for each. What i said is that for me , $30 grand a year isn't worth my time. Yes, i am retired, own other businesses and my wife owns a business. I can do this for...
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    Chysler closing down

    It is the headline here, but no story yet: Breaking News | Latest News | Current News - FOXNews.com
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    Chysler closing down

    No link for it yet, ill post is as soon as i find it, but Fox News ahs it that Chysler is closing ALL manufacturing for the month of Jan. Every plant they have. Ok here is the link: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,468966,00.html
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    Van Pay

    $24,000 -30,000 GROSS a yr to be away from home 85% or more of your time!?!? Not me, and i am retired! How many people are rasing a family of 4 and paying all the bills on that without another income!?!? Yes as an owner and not paying a driver, that amount and the owners share would...
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    GM to shut down for half of the first quarter.

    I wouldn't look for those cars from china or india to be built here. BUT, Ford just shut Michigan truck for 18 months and are re-tooling it to built the focus's that they will be shipping overseas.......... Explorers and expedidtions are being sent to lousiville, and bulit in smaller numbers...
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    One year ago

    As I newbie, but a business owner, I do have a respect for those that do the hard work to make sure others make a living. I'll add myself to those stating this is a great post! In the 5 months i havebeen doing this, i often get those calls asking if i want the load planners to bid a load...
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    Van Pay

    Personally, i just don't see how either party can make good money in this situation. Some companies will not let a solo van driver drive more then 700 miles a day, some don't pay enough per mile. when you have the Owner taking a his deserved cut to cover overhead, what the driver gets, just...
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    post tips for heating your truck here

    Flat, thanks for the strapping the tank deal. I strap mine in the rt rear corner of the van. think ill be moving it now. thanks!
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    post tips for heating your truck here

    I haven't seen the heaters at walmart, but that doesn't mean they don't sell them, look in the outdoors / camping section. Walmart does sell the 1 lb propane bottles and they sell the 20lb tanks , the 1st one is like $40 , but then it is on an exchange basis and around $17-19, depending on the...
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    im soooooooo FRIGGIN BOREDDDDDDD!!!!!!

    Delivered to Laredo on Sunday morning after driving down from Savanna ill on Friday night. Dropped, then drove up to San Antonio for dinner with friends last night and i am sitting here at 410 & 35 at the loves. NOWWWW, my wife bought me a book i have wanted to read for a few years, I...
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    understandig the Dangter

    That moive was made and shown then quickly removed from almost everywhere earlier this yr. It is what we have to look forward to. The muslums are only concerned with their "great jihad", and the end of the west........... Buy ammo, and lots of it, sooner then later it will be needed
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    Going to work out

    I have a YMCA, max membership that is good at any "Y" in the country. I try to workout 2-3 times a week there and run/walk 2 days a week. I run a van single and while i don't follow any TOS, i can always find time to workout. Of, and the showers at the "Y" are alot nicer and cleaner the at...
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    memphis

    Oh YEA!! Park your van and walk Beal st and the surrounding areas!! Alot of good food and music! And if you are in need of a workout and a nice clean shower, the YMCA, isn't far from beal st. Northeast of there. It is a fairly new upscale "Y", and very nice! I try and get in there when i...
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