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Jeff is very organized and neat. Likes the van clean and everything where it belongs. I clean things for a hobby. It's a win-win, and I am mindful of the van's "mancave" status. If I can't accept lack of wall to wall carpet, cascade window valances, pillow top mattress and Snuggle softened bath...

;D "Bruises fade and bones will mend-but a psyche can be ruined FOREVER" : LisaLouHoo, c. 2008

Jeff did have his passenger seat out for years. With plenty of overhead storage in the van, he opted to put the seat back in last year. He feels doing so benefitted him. However that doesn't work for everyone. "Bruises fade and bones will mend-but a psyche can be ruined FOREVER" : LisaLouHoo...

Dogs don't sweat as humans, they do sweat through their paw pads and noses; however, they do have body oils that emit scent and when they shed, the oils associated with the shedding hair take on a more rancid odor. Bad part is, because they need body oils, they shouldn't be bathed more than...

In the case of true teams, yes, there's going to be the issues of pay structure and decision making. In the case of spouse or significant other road companions, like in my case, those topics are not issues, for he was the expediter, not me. He would bounce ideas off me, but he held the decision...

I guess it is necessary to have the type of personality to make one want to team with another person. My driving a couple of hours here and there meant the difference in him accepting certain runs that were offered, distance and allotted time frame. It also meant he could stay out longer...

You erroneously jump to the conclusion that we HAVE to eat that way. He has done this since he started expediting in late '02. When we got together, he told me about it, and it made sense. I wondered how he was in such great shape being in an industry that can be quite sedentary and food...

None. Bought sandwich fixings every 2 days at WalMart and kept in a small cooler. Ice for the cooler: free at truckstops, just poured into double ziploc bags. The cooler is one of those mini Igloos, fits into the step well of the van's side door, takes up no cargo space and the weight is...

I was never considered "co-driver" technically. I did make the sandwiches, I would spot him a couple of hours to allow him rest, I was someone to hang out with...walks, talks, sightsee; program the GPS, seek alternate routes on the map, massage the muscle knots out of his lower back, ask...

Know your pain, slow freight, favors failing and the like. Of course you are NOT whining, finally people understand that about these types of posts. Either that or they are slow too and don't want to admit it. Good luck, hang in there, it's going to pick up... "Bruises fade and bones will...

I....don't.....think.....I.....should.... "Bruises fade and bones will mend-but a psyche can be ruined FOREVER" : LisaLouHoo, c. 2008

He has been talking to his trainer about this. His trainer has been with Swift a very long time. Even though it's only been 3 days, they really like one another and are talking about all aspects of the industry. The one reason his trainer doesn't do flatbed is because of his obligations at home...

I don't get it. It's not an inconvenience to use plastic grocery bags as trash bags, tie the handles off and then put them in waste cans at truckstops or stores; ziploc type bags for cigarette butts; bathrooms are plentiful. Ok, so in the winter I traipse through a parking lot in sweats...

Jeffman told me about a couple in a short-wheel base, regular roof van that had 3 medium to large sized dogs plus 2 cats and another woman in a S/T that had 2 cats. I love my cats...enough that I know they are better off and happier at home with their "grandma" taking care of them. They have...

I don't know except perhaps there is something within their processing or handling of the product. My baby, Hidalgo, gets colic from certain brands of fuel but yet is happy as a clam with others. I put Pilot gas in him ONE time. Five miles down the road an IP message popped up: "I thought you...

If ya only knew...how many truckstops on our evening walks..."Oooh, look a dropdeck"..."I wanna do a dropdeck"...."It will take me awhile to get the experience to qualify"...."Oooh, look a dropdeck" I can see that in the future.

Truth is, he calls ME his "Little Cousin Itt"...you should see my hair in the morning...no, wait, no you shouldn't. No one should. Though I admit, his hair is about 2" longer than mine.

The flatbed points are on his con list. Also, vehicle hauling has similar drawbacks. Right now he will play it by ear, listen to others in truck stops, and not grind gears or jake brake for fun. "Bruises fade and bones will mend-but a psyche can be ruined FOREVER" : LisaLouHoo, c. 2008

No. No he doesn't. "Bruises fade and bones will mend-but a psyche can be ruined FOREVER" : LisaLouHoo, c. 2008

Thank you OVM, on both counts. Paullud: he has mentioned it in passing, so he is mulling it over. "Bruises fade and bones will mend-but a psyche can be ruined FOREVER" : LisaLouHoo, c. 2008