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  1. redytrk

    Hours-of-service rule overturned

    Terry I think you ar right.Joan Claybrook was head of the National Highway Safety Adimn under Jimmy Carter.Her present orginazition was founded by Ralph Nader. (Aint GOOGLE great)
  2. redytrk

    Hours-of-service rule overturned

    You can read the FMCSA press release at... www.fmcsa.dot.gov/contactus/press/2004/071604.htm Its basicly keep truckin under present rules for 45 days,or until further notice. P.S. Wasnt Joan Claybrook formerly secy of transportation?.Looks like she knows how to get things done. Remains to be...
  3. redytrk

    Saddam Hussein Released!

    This is great news. Too bad Bin Laden couldnt go along for the ride.
  4. redytrk

    On Friendship

    You got all this from my co-driver....RIGHT?
  5. redytrk

    Air Vent for a Chevy 3500

    www.campingworld.com About $90.00 plus $73.00 installation. The closest location to you would probably be Nashville.You can also try the RV Dealers near you most have this item.Ask about Fantastic.We have had ours for about a year now.Works great.Closes automaticly in case of rain.Also has 3...
  6. redytrk

    Load Securement

    I met a fellow once on the dock who told me about what had happened to his last truck.Seems the fork truck driver just put a 2000# skid on the tail,because the lift was too high to go on the truck.Well this guy procedes down the hwy until a 4 wheeler did something stupid in front of him.Slamed...
  7. redytrk

    Lady Expediters

    Great tip about Bath in a Bag.Did a Google on it and came up with... www.allegromedical.com/bard.html Another item we really like is No Rinse Shampoo avail at Sallys Beauty Supply.Cost $7.00 bottle and is great for those inbetween times. Untill we can get ahold of a supply of bath bags, I just...
  8. redytrk

    Load Securement

    Before I ever pull away from the dock with a load the shipper dictates that it be secured in a unsafe manner,I would have a dialog with my dispatcher.the load would be secured to our satisfaction,or it would be left on the dock.
  9. redytrk

    A Gallon of Fuel is How Much???

    A slight correction on the White Out. It is a .7 oz bottle,not 7 oz. That makes it about $182.85 per gal. Sorry about the nit picking. (a correction on the correction---I think I just made a pun)
  10. redytrk

    Proper etiquette for the Expediter

    Security guard recently ran our C truck out of the front to the back lot.He only did this after a RV`er complained.They are doing their best to court the RV business,even though they buy little fuel and only use truck stops to avoid paying at the RV parks.If truck stop operators had any brains...
  11. redytrk

    survive in a class c truck?

    Glen.Keith Bentz told me he thought your reefer was run on eletric.Could you tell us a little more just how satisfactory this was.Who installed,cost etc.
  12. redytrk

    Straight truck v. Tractor

    Glen lets face the facts.A lot of the reason you could park just about anywhere was because of your beautiful show truck.We also have a "c"unit but get a lot of hostility from shopping centers,wall*Marts etc.When you look more like a RV it makes a difference.
  13. redytrk

    Load Securement

    Glen`s remarks are right on the money.In addition when positioning a single skid,I have found it best to go around the skid with your first rachet strap and return it to the SAME wall.Then go around the skid starting from the other wall,and back to the same wall.This prevents any movement in any...
  14. redytrk

    LapTops

    Here is another thought I wiil throw into the mix.David Lawrence XM computer Guru says one of the advantages to the MAC is that few virus writers are attacking the MAC.Makes me think maybe my next computer will be a MAC. I presently have a Gateway.It has been pretty good. I bought it mainly...
  15. redytrk

    FedEx Custom Critical

    I can identify with your feelings about running a van.In the 80`s we were home a lot doing auto loads around the tri-state.Things are different now.Less auto business means you need to get out into the system to be sucessful.The new hours of service will help the solo driver.Lawrence was right...
  16. redytrk

    western star c unit on free ads

    George...Anyone that might be interested in your WS truck might want to convert it to a "D" unit this could be done fairly easilly.When I traded in my "C"International 4700 last year,the dealer stretched it and put on a 22,box. Dont blame you for wanting to get away from logs.I remember how the...
  17. redytrk

    Unicell and expediter trucks

    Remember,your truck/van must be under 10,000 GVWR.If you do not want to log and pass most scales.
  18. redytrk

    about freightliner FL70

    I cant speak to the durability of this truck,but have you checked with the carrier you intend to run for? Most expeditors have policys about how old a truck they will sign.
  19. redytrk

    Texas freight

    You can prob get to Dallas,with any cooperation at all from your dispatcher at all.Then after being at home,its back to Dallas to get back in the system.The more weeks you spend in the system the better off you will be.
  20. redytrk

    Health Insurance

    Where do you apply for these MSA accounts? A few years ago I made a few inquirys,but couldnt find any providers.I kinda forgot about it until you brought it up.
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