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  1. redytrk

    Just Curious....

    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.
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    Driving in snow tips

    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...
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    Starter continues to crank W/Key OFF

    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.
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    Tire troubles

    >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...
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    The late Anna Nicole Smith

    Her death was faked,and she is now living with Elvis, the true father of her child.
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    Questions on Location and Straight Trucks, Where a

    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...
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    Starter continues to crank W/Key OFF

    >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...
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    Starter continues to crank W/Key OFF

    well I just got the truck back. The Starter was fried. The Good news, Covered under Warranty, part was 7 mo. old. The Batteries were fried. The Good Hews, 100% Warranty covered. They were new. I had the emergency cut-off switch installed.Every one seems to agree that this is the only thing...
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    Site Outage

    Thanks for the heads up. I thought it was just me.
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    Getting perscription on the road

    >i guess with certain types of pills you cant have it transferred more < than once out of state Walmart has no problem with this. I have had refills in IN,ND,GA.VA. They have never indicated that certian types of drugs are excluded.
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    Starter continues to crank W/Key OFF

    < redytrk <let me ask you this; was the truck running when the starter would not <shut off? Or to phrase it better, was the truck cranking when this <happened? Truck was off. Road service tech had line disconnected from inlet to filter. He asked me to crank the engine to see if the fuel would...
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    Getting perscription on the road

    I have had Walmarts all over the country do refills. They allways have to call the last location,but even so it is ready in about 30 min. If you are US citizen Walmart will not refill in CAN.
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    Starter continues to crank W/Key OFF

    My information comes from 3 separate source's all say that all makes of Diesel engines can do this. Source #1 Stoops FL Ft. Wayne In #2 Koesters Ft. Wayne #3 Blaine Miller Road Service Don Bentz of Bentz Transportation products at first said such a thing could not happen.When informed of the 3...
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    Starter continues to crank W/Key OFF

    Road service was getting me going after a Fuel line Gell-up. He asked me to crank the engine while he checked to see if the fuel was pumping. To my and his horror the starter continued to crank with the key off. We frantically disconnected the batteries,but by then the starter was TOAST. Has...
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    load offers by text message

    FECC has been sending alerts by text msg for several months now. Little detail is givin except the run number. You must then call in or return to the truck to get the details. It is free except for the fees inposed by your cell carrier. In my case I choose to increase my cell phone bill by...
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    Nation's Express

    http://www.nationsexpress.com/
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    Windows Vista

    RLENT... I THINK YOU GET IT.
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    Windows Vista

    Apple warns MS Vista could `corrupt` iPods Feb 6, 2007, 23:00 GMT CUPERTINO, CA, United States (UPI) -- California`s Apple Inc. has warned iPod users to stay clear of Microsoft Corp`s new Vista operating system, alleging it could damage their iPods. Apple said iPod users should not upgrade...
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    Cold Weather and Fuel

    >What states or how far north are you guys that are freezing >up? Might help one that hasn't yet. A. Ft.Wayne, In
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    Cold Weather and Fuel

    This morning the evil gel thing struck my truck. Despite putting the strongest mix of Power Service in the tanks. During the ordeal of dealing with this I broke out a fresh jug to put some in the fuel filter. I was amazed to find the PS itself in a gelled state. A call to PS in Houston revealed...
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