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  1. x06col

    Watch that cash advance!

    Sheeeesh, musta hit a spot that has been rubbed before. Seems like. But, it begs the question, didja stay in front of the island the whole time of your fiasco??
  2. x06col

    Air Ride Seat Covers

    Wouldn't a left home witout them airride seat covers.
  3. x06col

    Watch that cash advance!

    Yer going to the TA and pay those big bucks for fuel over fity buks??? I'm kinda wonder'in how long it'll be fore ya are even? But, yes, seems fishy to me also?? You one dem fellas that parks ahead of the fuel island an shops before paying for fuel?? If so, maybe a payback!!!
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    Anyone ever lose a load because they had a pet in the truck with them?

    I betcha he say " tolerance my azz, I wanna kill sumpin".
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    co driver info

    There are many variables in the question "what am I worth"? I have had team members getting $.20 per mile as their share, and were not worth that as steering wheel holders, with their freshly minted CDL, and whole month driving experience. At the same time, i've had folks with plenty of...
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    Anyone ever lose a load because they had a pet in the truck with them?

    Charles, many upon many, wouldn't even consider putting forth that effort to advance their position. The "don't wanna" is in effect and alive out there. Jes like the original poster. It's all bout choices. Chose da mutt. Or, chose da load. My problem wiff it is, it appears he...
  7. x06col

    Advice from the seniors...

    Well there Jason. ya may wanna see whom will accept ya. I understand Landstar requires "recent" experience. It may not be just a case of buying a truck and being valuable to someone.
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    Truck Driver stories

    The other day I wuz driving thru (trying to) Chicago, Got in a stopage on I90 for a bit. Soon came a rap on my window, an a fella says he wuz taking donations for a hostage situation. He explained that Sharpton, Jackson Winfrey, an some others had been kidnapped, an the kidnappers were...
  9. x06col

    The 287 in TX ?

    Always use it when heading for the Ft Worth, Arlington area. It's a decent ride. why ya ask??
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    Understanding the Financial Crisis

    Yepper Turtle, it's that trying to have a "life" as some put it, that does the magic to many folks. Teaming is not the answer, totally. And, the "good" spots are not good everyday. And, the "bad" spots are not bad everyday. The notion that "you must make money on everything you touch"...
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    $0.68 per mile???

    Hey Nite, I hope your buddy at the horse show has a money making blue ribbon winner, cause if'n thats how she's play'in the brokering game, she'll need that horsey income waayy sooner than later.
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    $0.68 per mile???

    I dunno there Bud, yer math is still fuzzy. If'n yer going there anyway, and what he mentioned wuz a Monday delivery, don't ya tink it'd be worth driving the full eleven a day for the weekend, steada six or seven for eight hunnert bucks or so??? just anuther way to put a bit more cash in the...
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    autority

    Some would i'm sure. BUT, lemme ask, why in the world would you want to??
  14. x06col

    Canada Thank you Canada

    I'm running a bucket truck to Channel View, Tx over the weekend. Seems someone needs one more. Hope there is some fuel. Have been experiencing a number of fuel stops out of fuel across TN and AL. None of the Loves had any in the southern part of TN earlier today.
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    cummins isc 300

    I'd take an isc over the mbe all day long and twice on Sunday. Why do you tink FL is going back to Cummins??? Got a clue?
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    I never been soo insulted and embrassed from a shipper in all my life!!!!

    By golly, I got insulted a bit the other day also. Lemme type my tale of woe. A couple us schmoes showed up at a upscale motor coach manufacturer the other day to transport a couple of the rigs to a show. The fella that wuz with me and I went to his camper first, and what a palace on wheels...
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    $0.68 per mile???

    Now, now, boyz and girlz. I took a LOT of $.68 freight. BUT, I always had room for LOTS more. Lets say, 5 skids @ 1K each went for $.68. There is still room for TWO (2) more $.68 loads like that one. THEN, do da math!! Not real good. But, good nuff to get me outa Eagle Pass on a Friday...
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    Ike Came In The Back Door

    Yepper, i'm typing on generator power myself, from the hoosier state. Had a couple gusts at 80 they newsie people say, an I kinda believe em. One bout tipped me over. Power company says it could be wed or thurs.
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    Why such Doom and Gloom

    John, it's an interesting ting this "can we make any money"? Yes, you can! boo koo money! How ya spose these folks can afford computer cards for ****in round when they got nuttin ti do. Yes, a simple analagy, but, there is buks falling outa the sky in dis biz. Many upon many, have no clue...
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    Can we make it ???

    I wuz going down Missippi 49 when Katrina stopped me heading for NO. Me tink you could get to Laredo, no problem. If'n ya kan't jes stop, then resume. Be as easy as that.
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