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  1. TeamCaffee

    Here is your CHANCE give HOS feedback

    ATRI SEEKS TRUCK DRIVER INPUT ON HOS IMPACTS Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today announced the start of its second phase of data collection on impacts from the recent changes to the Hours-of-Service rules, which went into effect July 1, 2013. ATRI is...
  2. TeamCaffee

    Our New Straight Truck !

    I have found that even standing on the bed I cannot reach the corners of the bottom or top cabinets. With the lighting running through the cabinets I can at least see back there. What I did with help of a friend is place a tray in one of the cabinets that I pull forward when I want to get what...
  3. TeamCaffee

    9 Ingredients to Clean your House

    I am always trying to find ways to get rid of the chemicals I use in the small inside area of our truck. I found this list on: ONLY 9 Ingredients You Need To Clean Your House | Life from the Land the web site lists recipes to make Laundry Detergent, Dishwashing Detergent, Everyday Kitchen...
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    Our New Straight Truck !

    Ok same transmission as us. We are looking forward to getting the new DT12 transmission in our next truck. I agree with you as we came from a CAT engine and I kept thinking our truck had died when it would top a hill. It was funny I would scan the gauges and my heart would stop before I...
  5. TeamCaffee

    HELP - Need help with TV Coverage in truck

    We have never had TV in any of our trucks and I did not know how to answer the question or even have thoughts on what works best in the truck. What works well for team drivers when going down the road? How expensive is TV in the truck? Do antenas work anymore? What are your thoughts on how...
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    Our New Straight Truck !

    I really like the new interior! Can you tell me what transmission you have and if you have the new Evolution package? The first thing that I noticed or heard was NO NOISE when we got our Cascadia. I use koozies on anything bottles I buy that are glass. Rattling noises drive me nuts. I...
  7. TeamCaffee

    Have a AWESOME picture of your truck?

    Good Deal. I will also place a vote for Doggie Daddy's Truck!
  8. TeamCaffee

    Perfect environment to become fit and healthy

    That is a really great post!
  9. TeamCaffee

    What's Free in Trucking?

    There is a lot free or perceived to be free in trucking and another subscription that is free is Overdrive. Todd Dills has been doing a good job talking about Expediters and it was great to see him at the Expedite Expo. Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info
  10. TeamCaffee

    On the road Recipes...

    Glad you are working on this Carol! It will be a great cookbook as it will be by drivers made in trucks with what we have available.
  11. TeamCaffee

    Blinded by the light

    I could not agree more! Another one that bothers me is on a really dark night and I am approaching construction and the lights are shining into my eyes and then I have to maneuver around barricades. If it is a straight shot it is not a problem as I can glance to the side.
  12. TeamCaffee

    Other drivers killing us!

    First you have to find out your total pay and then divide by all miles to get the correct pay per mile, loaded and empty.
  13. TeamCaffee

    Independent Contractor or misclassification?

    I have been reading and seeing more that the IRS is going to come down hard on misclassification of Independent Contractors and this is a serious list: This list came from the California Construction Trucking Association (CCTA) Link to the Original Article " Obama Care and the Independent...
  14. TeamCaffee

    Tips to Being Fit!

    They have had some really good tips and ideas to help us stay motivated. It is one of the better pages on Facebook.
  15. TeamCaffee

    Tips to Being Fit!

    1. Keep a water bottle with you are all times and drink from it often. 2. Look at exercise as a pleasure and privilege, not a burden or chore. 3. Eat well-balanced meals. 4. Limit caffeine and exposure to secondhand smoke. 5. Focus on short-term fitness goals with an emphasis on completing daily...
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    Have a AWESOME picture of your truck?

    Yep used your link Jenny and it worked great! Sure would like to see the page covered in Expediters! You can vote once every 24 hours!
  17. TeamCaffee

    Expediter Featured in Commercial

    Really good video! Good Job to all.
  18. TeamCaffee

    Have a AWESOME picture of your truck?

    Two Expediters are entered in the contest... Enter your truck or go vote!
  19. TeamCaffee

    How many steps in a day?

    I also have a pedometer on my phone. What I wanted to find out though was how many steps do I get in a day. The Up registers each time we go into a truck stop to us the facilities, when we load or unload, when we fuel. I of course was a LOT more optimistic then my Up has told me. The goal...
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    How many steps in a day?

    The new Jawbone UP just about slapped me upside of my head to how few a step I am getting in a day on some of our loads. How many steps in a day?
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