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  1. BillChaffey

    What City/State/Prov did you pick up your FIRST expedite run? Where did it go?

    It was for Panther. In 2007. Somewhere in Ohio to Chicago Heights Ill. Not knowing my ear from my elbow I went to a street address in chicago. Couldn't find the building #. Called dispatch, they said your right in front of it. Called the consignee. "Your in the wrong place" Found the right...
  2. BillChaffey

    Thompson Emergency bad news - need advise..

    After the first two years of always getting "Please call back in a couple of weeks" I gave up.
  3. BillChaffey

    Thompson Emergency bad news - need advise..

    Panther has had my escrow since December 2007.
  4. BillChaffey

    Dear Recruiters of reputable companies

    I recently wrote\e mailed four companines regarding straight truck O\O. Asking about three month average miles\pay for a solo. TryHours was the only one who responded.
  5. BillChaffey

    Installing Fan-Tastic Roof Vent on GMC Vans

    This has nothing to do with a Fan vent. I saw a promo? for the new GMC pick up with a Duramax Diesel saying that it will start within three seconds @ 40 below zero. Quite a claim.
  6. BillChaffey

    Gasoline price jump?

    It's up to $3.95 now for gas thats been in the ground for a week or more.On the radio this morning it was said because two refineries are closed for maintenance.
  7. BillChaffey

    Gasoline price jump?

    The nearest town to me for gas\diesel is Mt Grove Mo. Gas has gone from $3.39 to $3.84 in three days. My rigs are diesel which so far has stayed at $3.69
  8. BillChaffey

    Confused as to What I Need!

    You would do well to read the Insurance column. Especially todays.
  9. BillChaffey

    NEWBIE ALERT~What Happens to your load when Sick or Truck Breaks Down?

    Up date. If you can access "Expedite Now" from the home page it's Volume #8 issue #5
  10. BillChaffey

    NEWBIE ALERT~What Happens to your load when Sick or Truck Breaks Down?

    I'm not sure which issue but this is covered in one of the Expedite Now issues.
  11. BillChaffey

    What's Laredo like?

    I would say it depends. When i was with Bolt I was asked shortly after delivering, if you want to wait until tomorrow afternoon. We have a load going East to Kentucky. I waited.
  12. BillChaffey

    Coast to coast am

    I think Coast to Coast is entertaining. I would be afraid to listen to Audio books because a good mystery could take my mind off the road. As far as brother Ramsey at least once a day he encourages a caller to offer $.25 to $.50 on the dollar on debt they have incurred. IF you borrow or are...
  13. BillChaffey

    I am ANGRY....and do not know where to direct it.....

    If the Dealer broke the "Glow Plug" in removing it why is it your expense?.
  14. BillChaffey

    A question for Load1....

    A phone call to dispatch might answer your question.
  15. BillChaffey

    So you are, or want to be an Owner-Operator.....Are You Prepared?

    It's nice to see that Zorry's daughter is recovering so well. Her problems may act as a wake up call to some. That waitng two years to have your blood pressue checked at a DOT physical isn't a really good idea. Most Wal Marts have a machine located near their pharamcy to check your blood...
  16. BillChaffey

    Ford cargo van 2500 extended vs short base

    Why not have the single skid pushed foreward over the rear wheels?
  17. BillChaffey

    Opinions Please

    Many thanks to all who have replied. In the latest issue of Expedite Now there are 5 companines that post a Straight truck rate. NONE say anything about the rate being for a team. The rates are as follows $1.60, $1.64, $1.60, $1.50, $1.20. two of The Adds give an average weekly mileage.The...
  18. BillChaffey

    Opinions Please

    This is purely spectulative at this point. IF a Straight truck could average 1800 paid miles a week with 400 DH as a solo. What's wrong with the following figures? 2200 miles total @ 8.5 MPG = $1010.00 for fuel @ $3.90 per gallon. 1800 paid miles @ $1.55 per mile = $2,790. Which leaves $1,780...
  19. BillChaffey

    A Friendly Reminder

    Another friendly reminder. The St Louis Post Dispatch had new laws for Ill posted. One saying Cellular phone use is prohibited in ALL commercial vechiles.
  20. BillChaffey

    Truly New

    I purchased a set of Goodyears from Wal Mart once. They told me to have them rotated & balanced every 12000 miles at a Wal Mart store at my cost or they would not honor the Warrenty.(sp)
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