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  1. TeamCaffee

    First Week at Landstar completed

    Here are some tips I have learned: First do not use fuel card only use settlement card as we get the same discount and only have one load fee. Second I use in cab scanning and I do not have to do a cover sheet I use the one inside direct scan works pretty darn slick We have not had to...
  2. TeamCaffee

    Trucker Buddy Conference Call Monday December 1st

    We are starting a monthly conference call each Monday of the month at 10 am Central Time. Any Trucker Buddy driver, teacher or supporter is welcome to participate. We will gladly answer questions, offer ideas and support and listen to ideas on how to make TBI better. The next call is going to be...
  3. TeamCaffee

    First Week at Landstar completed

    We are scheduled for AA&E in January in Tucson AZ and I sure do not mind being in that area of the country in January! Thank You for the heads up golfournut for the heads up.
  4. TeamCaffee

    40 Maps that explain food in America

    This article is very interesting and at the same time once someone figures out how to chemically create a meat that we will find tolerable many will never taste "real" food. One of the comments was that in 1840 70% of the American labor force worked in agriculture and in 2000 barely 2% of the...
  5. TeamCaffee

    First Week at Landstar completed

    We went into service one week ago today and have we learned a lot. 1. Phone calls offering loads and we accept or reject load offer at this time 2. Receiving the load on the QC that consists of one page. Pickup and delivery information We figure out our directions and...
  6. TeamCaffee

    Happy Thanksgiving from Landstar

    We received the link to the Landstar Safety News and were pleasantly surprised to see that Landstar has teamed with TA/Petro for Thanksgiving and Christmas buffets. Using our Ultra One card we are eligible to eat for free at the TA/Petro's by swiping our card and getting the certificate from...
  7. TeamCaffee

    Part 3 of our Trucking SagaPart 1 USXpress where Bob got out from under the truck, a

    Re: Part 3 of our Trucking SagaPart 1 USXpress where Bob got out from under the truc Thank YOU ttruck we appreciate your comments. We are on our 7th day and we are still overwhelmed and a little in awe of how the loads come in over the QC. Very interesting system and I will be glad when we...
  8. TeamCaffee

    Part 3 of our Trucking SagaPart 1 USXpress where Bob got out from under the truck, a

    Re: Part 3 of our Trucking SagaPart 1 USXpress where Bob got out from under the truc The original skirts were put on the truck only for the show. Now they are being tweaked for reality meaning how they will be lifted so that we can check our tires and get into the took boxes. We are...
  9. TeamCaffee

    Part 3 of our Trucking SagaPart 1 USXpress where Bob got out from under the truck, a

    Re: Part 3 of our Trucking SagaPart 1 USXpress where Bob got out from under the truc Thanks for the kind comments we have finished orientation and we are ready for our first load. Learning a new companies policies and procedures can be over whelming and exciting. If you see us out on the...
  10. TeamCaffee

    Part 3 of our Trucking SagaPart 1 USXpress where Bob got out from under the truck, a

    Part 1 USXpress where Bob got out from under the truck, as a diesel mechanic, and behind the wheel. USX taught both of us a lot about being away from home for extended periods, using truck stop showers, and a lot about trucking etiquette. Part 2 Started researching Expediting and decided to...
  11. TeamCaffee

    Log into TChek

    tchek Web site http://www.tchek.com log in With fleet id and password If you do not know this call into the office and talk to your CC Click on: Contractor Services Transaction Search Check "View the last 50 Transactions" This will list the last 50 fills with the cash price and the...
  12. TeamCaffee

    5 Owner Operator Mistakes to Avoid

    Dave you said that much better than we did. We could not get the words out right. Great Comment
  13. TeamCaffee

    Tea for what ails you

    Cheri I agree with you I like tea for tea. I have found a couple of green teas I like but there are not many. If I drink black tea it has to be Earl Grey and my other favorite is Lavender Tea by Revolution and I like it hot or cold. As the weather gets cold I drink a lot more hot tea. I...
  14. TeamCaffee

    Tea for what ails you

    I thought this was an interesting list and I wondered how many of you have used some of these teas and what was the result?
  15. TeamCaffee

    What do you look for in a Carrier?

    I think Turtle said it perfect!
  16. TeamCaffee

    Free Nascar race? Texas Motor Speedway

    See you this Thursday - Sunday at the Texas Motor Speedway! https://www.teamrunsmart.com/the-pros/linda-caffee/october-2014/freightliner-pit-stop-tour.aspx?saved=1
  17. TeamCaffee

    Goodbye FedEx (again)

    Jim I wish you the best of luck with Load One even though you do not need the "luck" part you will do very well. Personal attacks might be why some have quit saying how they are doing at FXCC or innuendoes that there is special consideration. We have not run flat rate so I cannot speak on...
  18. TeamCaffee

    Debunking the Myths on Hours of Service

    Interesting ready and study by FMCSA Debunking the Myths on Hours-of-Service | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  19. TeamCaffee

    What's Your CSA Score? Find Out Here...

    I tried this and found that FedEx Custom Critical has not opted in so I cannot see anything. Darn
  20. TeamCaffee

    Free Nascar race? Texas Motor Speedway

    For those of you that enjoy NASCAR races here is a chance to see them free or at least attend a fun tailgating party... Freightliner Run Smart Pit Stop | Freightlinerpitstop.com Oct. 31 - Nov 2nd 2014 Texas Motor Speedway See you there!
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