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    One Man Fight to Save the Expedited Trucking Industry

    Lol, I must say this thread is interesting and full of excitements. Thumbs up to all participants:) A short intermission is in order... I made this amateur tai chi/qi gong video few years back and thought it would come in handy some day. So, get out of your truck, take a deep breath and...
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    One Man Fight to Save the Expedited Trucking Industry

    Why punish self? I hear your pain but ended up with the Stroke is not exactly a good outcome. These issues have been going on for a long time. Not only in this sector of business, but all other sectors as well. Sure, we don't agree of what we see, though at some point we need to look at...
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    May 2015

    Sitting in the parking lot reviewing this year income and expenses. Playing around with the numbers using free TaxCaster app by Turbo Tax. Pretty good app. I need to find more tax breaks, cause right now the app shows the IRS is holding the screwdriver, lol,lol.
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    Is it slow all over ???

    Scrolled thru the economic news today, the effects from last quarter are being carrying over. My thoughts, we could be facing more erratic months. I'll be focusing on xiggi's advices. Save, save, save....cut, cut, cut...ramen noodles, ramen noodles, ramen noodles! Lol......
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    Has anyoe heard of On Call Logistics?

    Wait..Wait, she got paid, lol.
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    Sad news

    So sorry, my condolences to family and friends.
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    Questions from a Newbie Cargo Van O/O

    "I honestly have trouble believing I need to spend a year plus working for a company with training wheels to figure things out. People keep talking like it's rocket science or something. We're talking about following rules, keeping your records in order, and following directions here. I don't...
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    Been stuck in an office for 26 years......

    Lol, wait, don't quit your job just yet. The scary truth is that every responses on this thread are true. To see if this is the lifestyle for you. Based on your info, if I were you, I would would request 2 weeks off from work. Then, rent a van for 2 weeks and throw all the sleeping gears and...
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    May 2015

    So I'm sitting here in Beaumont TX waiting for the drop tomorrow. The van is swaying, wind is picking up and the rain has started. Looking at the Yahoo weather app, I see the big red color cloud over my head. Here it comes, let see how nasty it will get, lol.
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    FedEx back in the news...

    Yes, it provides temporary relief. Totally agreed Cheri, with the rest of your statements:) True, the blaming will not bring the loved ones back. But it does provide some temporary closures for the families so atleast they can maintain some normal daily functions. My thoughts.. Blaming is an...
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    FedEx back in the news...

    I would really have an extremely hard time to tell the families that.
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    May 2015

    Thanks Ken! For the updates. I'll be heading to Beaumont TX this afternoon then Dallas in the couple of days Hopefully it will all dry out by then. If not, free bath on the side of the road, lol.
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    light week

    A good read for Sunday. I always check the economic news and adjust my business strategies as needed. Hopefully it doesn't happen as the article points out. Yikes! Lol. "......Earlier this week, we highlighted comments from Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid, who said we may well be looking at an...
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    Do we know who this is?

    To the family, friends and Load 1, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during these difficult times.
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    Bad truck or bad driver?

    I would review other owner complaints on this model to see if their problems matched yours. Check out the Promasters section. http://www.edmunds.com/recalls/ram.html
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    May 2015

    Pick up a shorty in Boston. It's the parking lot during the rush hour. Maneuvered the van around trying to get to downtown for the pick up. Got squeezed into the wrong lane by the Bostonian drivers:) When I looked up at the overhead road signs over my lane, it reads, "No EZ Pass, ticket will...
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    May 2015

    Heading to Rochester NY for a drop this morning. It's 4 AM. Just me and hundreds of the TT brothers are roaming the I 90. We've got the load inequality here, lol.
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    May 2015

    Stopped at J off I 35 near Waco Tx. Saw bunch of bikers hanging out, some were looking serious and nervous. Then minutes later they all took off. Then saw herd the siren, police, fire trucks, and ambulance. There must have been over 100 officers and SWATs near the J. I 35 still look likes...
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    May 2015

    Heading for a drop in Austin TX, passing thru LA Grange TX.... Enjoying the early morning drive on Texas's backroad, sippin PJ coffee, and a full blast of ZZ Top. Lol....now it's raining.
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    No more truck shows

    Down load the phone blocking app. Works pretty well for me.
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