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  1. jjoerger

    Honeywell generators

    I ran gas powered generators and air compressors in my construction business for 23 years. Make sure the plug wire is connected. It may snap into place. Here is my formula for starting them when they have been sitting a while. 2 pulls full choke, 1 pull half choke and then as many as necessary...
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    Finish this sentence...The coolest thing I have ever hauled is...

    I forgot about this one. A whole truck load of dead and wounded dummies used for triage training at disaster scenes. At every weigh station I was hoping that some DOT cop would want to do a freight securement inspection. My freight was listed as training tools. Sent from my PG06100 using EO Forums
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    Finish this sentence...The coolest thing I have ever hauled is...

    A folded up military surveillance blimp. Got a tour of the factory where there were 3 floating around inside.
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    fed ex CC newbie nightmare....please help

    I deleted my original post as I misunderstood the OP. Paying the drivers 40% and the owner paying for fuel is a fair deal.
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    Where's the Panther freight?

    Any place can be bad for loads anytime. I am have been in Knoxville unloaded for 48 hours. Last week I was here for 3 hours before getting a load. The nature of expedite doesn't always follow that a spot that was hot last week will be hot again this week. If not loaded by 1800 I will move to...
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    Pre Pass

    They come pre programmed and activated. If you get a green light bypass. If you get a red light or no light pull in. When in doubt pull in any way. How often you get pulled in depends on your carriers safety rating and how many trucks that particular scale house feels like pulling in.
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    What is your position?

    I use the interstates and highways. Less wear and tear on the truck. Saves on time and probably fuel too.
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    GPS units, which is the best for over the road driving???

    Our Garmin DEZL works great. Maybe 1 out of 100 times does it take awhile to calculate and that it usually because of a weight limit or height restriction that it is trying to find a way around.
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    Starting out Brand New to the business.... Please Help!

    Get a sleeper or you will be paying for a hotel room every night or fuel to deadhead home.
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    Tethering a cell phone to a desktop

    We haven't gotten the phone yet. We are looking at the Nokia E5 or Samsung T528G.
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    Tethering a cell phone to a desktop

    Is there a way to tether a straight talk cell phone with internet capability to a desk top computer so that it will be able to access the internet?
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    February 2012 Locations

    Wilco in Monteagle, TN. Been running solo this month while my wife takes care of some family business.
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    Giants or Patriots

    Who's gonna win the Superbowl?
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    February 2012 Locations

    T/A Franklin, TN
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    February 2012 Locations

    At the Pilot in Priceville, AL.
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    What is your favorite one...

    Lunatic Fringe by RedRider
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    little truck solutions

    I met one of there drivers out in California. He was very happy with the company, pay and miles.
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    Espar equivalent

    You can make one with a lawn mower engine and alternator.
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    Which EO Members...

    I wanna be a politician. So I can learn that handshake too.
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    Which EO Members...

    I met Mr and Mrs Dynamite1 and several other members the night I camped out in the Load 1 Yard. I also ran into TJ, (imagine this), in Laredo. I met Special K in New Hampshire. Several members in Ontario, CA. I have probably met more but didn't know it. Maybe we should develop a secret...
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