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    Cetane Boost

    I just picked up two 96 oz containers of Diesel Power Cetane Boost. Does anyone use this regulary and if you do does it really increase mpg? It states 5% I believe it works by blending with the fuel to ignite more of it. I had once read that only about 60% of the fuel we consume is actually...
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    Opinions on New Truck Purchase

    Also you said time restrictions. Do not be in a rush for this. Even if you do not have a job right now. Rushing you will only be dissipointed later and the savings for waiting will far exceed the income you will loose. Research all of your options New, Used, Financing everything. And they...
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    Opinions on New Truck Purchase

    Steerling is a nice Truck. I personally Drive the KW not as luxurious, from this site nobody ever said they were unhappy with one. Time and time again I have drivers come up to me (Expeditors) I use to own one just like this and wish I never sold it. This said I am very very pleased with...
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    leasing on

    $1,500 was that his Gross or Net. If thats his Net he is doing good to fair Gross-he is going broke.
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    Keeping books.

    I have been doing it by the week not the job but rethinking of doing it by month. I have a seperate envelope for each week not account. I printed a piece of paper that is taped to the front with colums for each account. Personal (showers) I do not deduct food. Fuel, Office Supplies...
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    Anybody Know Anything About "Hydrogen Add-Ons"

    I am doing my best to look at this Rise in Fuel Prices that this is going to be better for all of us in the long run. How? There is a Billion dollars for someone out there to manufacture in mass an affordable vehicle with alternative power source that has the HP as a gas engine. Honda...
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    The American Dream

    This is in regards to the Post Up front Expenses. No Secret I changed carriers. The information I was told average driver does about 1,700 a week. Well people thats not the American Dream according to others posts here as matter of fact run the numbers. My expenses starting out not including...
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    can i get a few opionions on working for FEDEX CC

    RE: can i get a few opionions on working for FEDEX If your gona run solo your alredy in trouble. If you can run team keep asking.
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    Great EATS

    Had my second meal there last week or this week. Ummmm place is wonderfull.
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    Free Showers!

    It is true regarding the quarter or less tank of fuel. It hurts the fuel pump. Worked with many engineers and mech. at Joe Gibbs Racing and had articles from Manufactures posted do not ever let any of your vehicles get below a quarter of tank of gas (gasoline) it fuel pump sucks in debree when...
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    Ready for a Career Change!

    > I too heard the road calling after many years in law >enforcement. I was fair and did a good job at it. I have >been there done that and have no regrets about leaving to >seek a new career. > > I will tell you "on the road" is not always great or a >wonderful experience. I went out...
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    Tools of the trade

    Profitability, Luck, read the past Posts and you will learn how valuable our (toys) are worth. The single most valuable tool in my truck is my GPS there are many to choose from I choose the Megellan 700.
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    Lease-Purchase

    Two Words of Caution CONTROL FREAK
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    Canada Passports for Canada travel ?

    So why do we go? Extra pay? Lets see Panther pays what $20.00 FECC I cannot not remember, my carrier 0 so what is it the beauty of the great white North? My last adventure to Cananda, Alberta I was held up almost 20 hours for a stupid Pars sticker. Then the nice sweet boys on the US wanted...
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    bummed

    Guys you know me better than this. My company allows me to find my own freight first, second my best friend is a Terminal Manager/Owner of the Charlotte office for Universal Am Cam-Division of Central Transport CTX. So load boards is only a 800 number away for me. Any way no luck all full...
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    This goes hand in hand with the Gibsters Post

    Cummins Engine and Service. I complained long ago about poor mpg. Glen suggested I take it in and start the process of complaining. Got in touch with a Gentleman in the Charlotte office. Ball began rolling, also contacted FWTC my selling dealer. The computers were now on and figuring...
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    start up costs

    Frank is right on except for the hourly rate, now that may be a 24/7. But he is right on the #s. You than must HOPE do gross 120K or higher to be profitable. The upfront expenses are high and the six months reserves is essential or you will go broke. If your carrier of choice will not show...
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    Security Guards

    Most of the time I find them to be Very Nice and Helpfull. But once in a while WOW. Yesterday GE what a pleasant person. Pulled to the stop sign, hmm nobody in there here let me pull up and see if there are any instructions on the building. Out she came, as a kid you ever discover a dog in...
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    $ Savings Ideas

    Please list the two best $ Savings idea or though that you implimented in the past year that worked out. Please do not list (no longer eat out) thats a personal decision. But if you found a way to prepare better meals in the truck let me hear it. If you have any back up to prove your savings...
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    CB Contacts

    I just want to say thanks for this POST yesterday after dropping in Salem VA heading home to Charlotte NC and due to this site I just barley had my CB turned up. I-77 SB shut down at 14 MM truck turned over. Back up to MM 23. Someone came over suggested get off at X-24 L to US 54 into R at...
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