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I put a dish pan in the bottom of the fridge whenever defrosting. it catches most of it.

In discussions like this you need to keep in mind there are two kinds of DH. Company directed DH,and everything else. IE: Going Home,relocating,repairs etc. This would account for one driver reporting 7% and another 40%.

>Hope we can get back on target. LOL

<call when leaving pickup, Driver and Co-Driver both on the phone at the same time.

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< Sounds like the dispatcher didn't take the extra step in making sure the plan he had was going to work. A simple phone call to make sure they were open would have averted the whole mess. It would have been easier than that. All they ad to do was look in the notes already in the computer. That...

>Hmmmm Where to start....my guess is you or I would not last >a week dealing with what a dispatcher deals with on a >typical day. Tha lack of respect (such as that displayed in >the title of this post), the anger at low freight volumes ( >which is misdirected at them....like they control...

Last night I was dispatched to meet a driver for a transfer at FedEx Freight in Scott City Mo. We arrived to find the place locked up. (04:00). We were informed that the information available to the original dispatcher was that they close at night. We were fortunate to find a nearby factory...

I was stopped on the shoulder pondering my next move because the sign said "!2 ft 6" clearance". My height was 12`8". Luckily another Roberts Express truck came along and stopped. He was a local resident. He explained that in NY bridge heights in NY are actually a foot higher unless the sign...

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One big problem in receiving FOX via air signal's that most truck stops are far away from the stations. If you can park closer in to the city reception gets better. There are amplified rabbit ears that will help. Car TV Antenna Car TV Antenna A car TV antenna will allow you to...

http://www.cnn.com/ CNN is running video of FEDEX Freight accident (Erlanger Ky) about every 20 min.You can see it on the above link.

In the days before Roberts Express started Limiting van mileage. I once did a 750 mi run,and then found customer wanted a return...1500 mi non-stop round trip.

Being from the old school is extremely hard for me to trust that ANTI-LOCK brakes will preform like they are supposed to. When they work properly the old rules are out. They will bring you to a stop in as short and straight line as possible. I have practiced with them in the wide open...

Greg...I was told they tested starter and batteries. The low voltage was blamed on cold weather and weak batteries. I don`t come close to being able to determine if the Tech did his work correctly.

>he starts screaming about how my tire repair time should have been >logged as off duty and how i'm screwing him Cant believe this guy doesn`t know that logging OFF DUTY for a tire repair will not stop the clock. Off duty, or on duty makes no difference until 10 hours have elapsed. Sounds like...

Her death was faked,and she is now living with Elvis, the true father of her child.

RE: Questions on Location and Straight Trucks, Whe > >Questions; > > >on a recent drive to Dallas and back, I-30, we did not see >one straight truck with a sleeper, why is this? and what >does the term 'freight lane' mean? This is one of the slowest times of the year for Expediting. Not...

>The really dumb question of the day is did you find out what >really caused the problem or did the mechanics just become >parts replacers? #1 -6 degree temp. #2 Cranking engine 5 or 6 seconds for Road Service Tech to determine if fuel was pumping.(he had line from tank disconnected)As I...