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    Runs that are on % of loads

    Was in conversation with a driver from Nations Express and he said he got 68% of the load plus fuel surcharge, he showed me his settlement sheet but it does not show what the total load was. Ask him how he can tell what the total load pays , he stated Nations inform him that is confidential...
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    Has The Cat Changed policy again

    Been off site for couple of months, a while back Panther did not require an CDL C for cargo van but recently talking to a Cat driver they said they now do again. Question is what happen to ones sign up when they did not require it, Would be a shame to have them require it after the independent...
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    Great little Gadget WI-FI finder

    Got one for $12.00 and just have to push a button and it shows if I'm within 500 feet of a hotspot. I now do not have to fire up my laptop to see if I'm in a area. And I can get a modle that even fist on key change for $15.00. the one I got cost a little more because got one with RoHS Which in...
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    Fuel prices are we getting oiled?

    I remember around about 3/4 years ago when crude oil went to $60.00 a barrel gas went to $3.00 gallon and diesel went higher than gas then too. But why when oil is close to $100.00 a barrel why is gas still around $3.00 a gallon still. was we getting oiled last 4 years? Why don't congress...
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    Is it me or just hard to get

    Do lot of Deliveries around Detroit area but appears my company has a hard time getting a load out of there, luckly I live in Dayton, OH and they get me loads prety fasy out of there, hate 200 mile DH but better than sitting couple days. Chuck
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    Will never stay in Fort Wayne, IN again

    Pulled into truck stop off I 69 Exit 109A signs all over said NO EXPEDITER ALLOWED So stopped at Mickey D's next to it (Which had signs too) for a burger, got it and fries to go. Was Sitting in Van eating it, an employee knocked on door said no Expediters allowed. Kind of ##### me off, so went...
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    question on inverters?

    Say if you was pulling 1200 watts on a unit about how long would a good 12 volt battery would run it before it runs down and had to be recharge, For info purpose a new marine battery with 700 capacity separate from auto but recharged from alternator. Just curious
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    per Diem Rates

    Frank Was in conversation with another cargo van owner about per Diem, Which stated since its a cargo van we are not eligible for this deduction, never had to try to use it because miles deduction was just wondering Chuck
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    This was a kicker very unusual stop

    Was going thru Kansas on I 70 had cruise set at 68/69 range on my van but since I went to 265-16 tires from 235-16 it threw my speed off on my speedometer by a few miles, well the Kansas finest came up behind me then lights started flashing, he said I was doing 72 in a 70mph zone, after checking...
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    Has Panther II been bought out?

    The rumor mill has it been bought out by UPS, might be true since UPS changed its name as stated on here, So that would make Con Way come under UPS. The rumor also states the UPS will cut half of the vans off. Was told this all over, just did a run from Dayton to LA, CAILF, then picked up in...
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    You can shoot whales out of an auto in TN

    Unusual laws in different states was amusing http://autos.aol.com/article/general/v2/_a/unusual-driving-laws/20070703101009990001 Chuck
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    Watch out driving in VA

    Virginia is for lovers, or so the state slogan has declared since 1969. Starting today, Virginia also will be the home of the $3,000 traffic ticket. In an effort to raise money for road projects, the state will start hitting residents who commit serious traffic offenses with huge civil...
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    Wonder if this site was bought / Cargo van loads

    Just wondering if www.expediteloads.com bought this site out, www.expeditedfreightcenter.com Seems it hust quit happening around 2003. Can't understand why there is not a site for cargo van loads andywhere on net, I think they do loads of runs, And would like to pick up some backhauls...
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    Cargo van 3/4 -1ton loads

    Every time I do a demo on www.expediteloads.com it appears that there is a real shortage. Wonder if it is even worth joining it.Has anyone join this for cago loads and is it worth it. Chuck
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    US opening our borders to Mexican truckers

    Why are we in Irag fighting when we leave our southern borders wide open. This is another way to weaken the trucken industries. The 17-19 cents per mile that the Mexicans get will hurt all. We need to call our congress men and women and tell them if they do goodby for them to Washington. Just...
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    what is the best place to get loads

    Looking for cargo loads for a B unit. The sites I seen with demo only seem to have very few. like only 1-5 to choose from. Any help appreciated Chuck
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