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Use a ketchup dispenser for a pee bottle and you've got all the defense you need. Don't forget to open the window and aim the pointy end out.

http://www.expeditecarrier.com/search/Midwest/Michigan/ Check this link for a partial list of expedite carriers based in Michigan. The Expedite business in not very friendly to carriers that don't spread their focus beyond a single State area. You might find local courier work better suited...

Hey Greg, I thought we had enough 'til you brought it up again

A HUGE BRAVO for Coco for bringing up this issue. This is the type of thing that should really be forwarded to all those e-mailers that don't adhere to the good points in Coco's thread.

THawk's so right. Here's one link for which you'll need a long layover to read all the Lyndeisms. http://www.classicsquares.com/lyndesquares.html

If you ever park and sleep in an area with other vehicles around you, you should get a Carbon Monoxide detector even if you don't have an internal heater system. Mine has alerted me to high levels of CO on one occasion where I was downwind of several other idleing vans at a struck stop. $40...

To all the women in the maternity wards throughout the country, HAPPY LABOR DAY

Those of us with FedEx Custom Critical always have the customer's number because our only customer is FedEx Custom Critical. We are hired as their agents to pickup and deliver to their customers. We agree to pu/del times when we accept the order and we often pickup early and deliver early but...

Dave: Nothing I can add to the heartfelt comments of your fellow forum members; we'll keep a light on for you Terryandrene'

Here's a fairly new, still under construction, web site that's worth a peek: http://www.coopsareopen.com/

Too many good ones to pick a favorite

That looks like a six wheeler to me. That's too much GVWR for a van and deck is too low for a C truck as it's not dock high.

A recent post requesting the capacity of a straight truck has piqued my interest in the weight capacities of the B, C, D trucks of some of the expedite carriers. When Rene' and I started expediting, the standard maximum weights by truck size were A-500#; B-2000#; C-5000# and D-13000#. Over...

FedEx Freight and FedEx Custom Critical are each an Operating company within the FedEx family. The President of FedEx Custom Critical reports to FedEx via the President of FedEx Freight. FedEx Freight utilizes many other carriers to supplement its fleet of trucks. It makes sense to me that...

Tex: When you think you've found the owner or company, here's some questions to ask: http://www.ooida.com/Swimming_sharks/help_list_owner_ops.html Terry

Laura: Quantifying HazMat shipments per carrier is likely an impossible feat for our forum members; but, as an individual van operator I'd say, over the years, we've had well less than 5% of our total offers in the HazMat category. Those carriers that don't carry HazMat most likely don't do so...

During years past, I considered various ways of a net arrangement in lieu of a seat belt to secure a sleeping person during a panic stop. My major concern was not a panic stop but a failed panic stop, also known as a collision. Be it a van or straight truck/tractor, a collision will very likey...

Sarge: Check this link to OOIDA's (Owner Operator, Independent Drivers' Assn) web site Lot's of good stuff here for prospective drivers. http://www.ooida.com/Swimming_sharks/help_list_owner_ops.html Terry

link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-Freightliner-FL-70-with-sleeper_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63742QQihZ004QQitemZ140023244320QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I have found it to be helpful to put a five dollar bill in my passport when handing it to the Customs Agent in the primary booth. No Q and A required; he knows that I'm a citizen and that I'm privvy to border crossing protocol. I say avoid the rush, be prepared, get a passport