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    Padlocks

    >I have switched to the master locks that are vinyl coated >and have a plug over the key hole. Have not had a problem >since. I always take them off when I get the truck washed. I >clean them often. I bought them at Lowes. They came in a 2 >pack for $30.00. I like having two locks keyed the...
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    Profitable Load?

    141 is bad enough, even in Chicago land. But to Cross the border you really did them B I G FAVOR. No way never nope notta never would I consider or do what you just did. Nope never never never ever...... I love my company but I respect my profits. And I thought I had the load from...
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    ATMs

    Consumer Fraud alert to you all. There are some Middle Eastern people setting up scams on ATMs according to the Detroit Free Press Tuesday. It works like this. Place a small camera above the ATM pointing down at the key pad. They also put a scanner in front of the scanner you place your card...
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    Do you lose your pickup in the parking lot?

    But Arse Ugly or just ugly? Please show me a real purpose for this other than I CAN or because I CAN. As for the story=getting older there dreamer sorry for the bad news. So when is your Birthday?
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    Business

    Intresting after reading these. Could be promising according to some of your posts. Just hope to begin having fun out here again and getting back to making some real $. Just hope its a slight streak of bad luck for myself and that people can get there act together when it comes to over...
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    Are There Loads For Everyone?

    Back up front: Thanks for your kind words more people need to see this. More questions on buying trucks without asking any questions on how to make it financially, let alone profitable.
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    Contemplating C or D unit

    All posts are good here, but have you read how well we are all doing out there? Do you really want to join in? You might want to be asking about how freight is doing from actual drivers and not just the Companies knowing they want to replace all of us who are about to go under. Freight is at...
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    3 Reasons Why You Expedite

    >I love driving and especially my Truck > >Enjoy the factor of satisfying the Carrier, the Customer, >and myself by a job well done. > >Freedom, yes, but Owning my Own Truck and making all of my >Decisions is very Satisfying to myself. Personal Pride I >guess is how to describe it. C&M...
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    3 Reasons Why You Expedite

    I love driving and especially my Truck Enjoy the factor of satisfying the Carrier, the Customer, and myself by a job well done. Freedom, yes, but Owning my Own Truck and making all of my Decisions is very Satisfying to myself. Personal Pride I guess is how to describe it.
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    How strong is expedited freight this year?

    Ever heard of Charmin Bathroom Tissue? Thinking of this? Soft very soft.
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    Padlocks

    I have not read the other posts, but here is what I have done. The Padlocks that are offered at the Storeage facilities. Completely round locks, the only way to get them open without the key is a lock smith period. They are designed that a lock cutter cannot grab them, or you could just...
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    Choosing a Accountant

    When my mother in law retires, Frank get ready. Check him out, he donates time to our industry by offering suggestions.
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    pay

    Come on and jump in Newbees, if you like not making $, if you enjoy lots and lots of reading, looking at your truck and many others come and go around you than join the inflation busters. I just posted under the question of Health Insurance regarding inflation. There is such a flood of us in...
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    Health Insurance For Contractors

    Lets say your self employed and so is your spouse. (ME) In this industry people I have not seen any sign of any increase in salary = miles run and as a matter of fact a couple of times I have seen the kitties $ pool shrink. What I am getting at is our pay is shrinking, not only not by getting...
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    Home Time Didn't Work - DH 2200 miles UT to NC

    Newbees READING THIS? When in SERVICE that is what it means. There are ABSOLUTLY NO PROMISES made,that could actually be made unless pre-dispatched and even then it could cancel. When one needs to be at home, one must turn down the $ or decide Priorities. Hard lesson to learn, this...
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    Business

    So how has been for YOU this year? Good, Great? Seen some indications by a couple of posters just curious hows it going for you? Little slower than years past for me. Doing fine between the dips even complaining does not help so just curious. Was talking with a marketing person who told me...
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    who's your favorite all-time baseball player, and

    RE: who's your favorite all-time baseball player, Darrell Evans, Came to the Tigers from the Braves in 84. Replaced Enas Cabel who was suspected of Cocaine use. He brought maturity to the team on top of being the only player over the age of 40 to hit 40 home runs back to back in two years...
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    Making final decision to start

    Own Authority. OK now how about your own Clients. Straight Truck just around town people are just not making ends meat they can't afford to put fuel in thre truck. The only cities I would do this in would be NY NY Miami or D.C. Compeition with LTL or local freight carriers is just to...
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    Rules and Laws for having a Rider

    Babs, and Tom Tinker.. Well is this not just lovely. And what advice did you give to the guy ADMITTING he wants to break a Policy and find out what happens? Why do the two of you get together and save your $ for the day when this guy gets BUSTED and is told to Park the Truck right there and...
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    Need more fridge/freezer

    Fort Wayne, I use to agree with what you just said by going to a store. Problem now is fuel is $3.00 a gallon. A ten mile one way trip will cost you over $6.00 just in fuel plus the meal. This is just what I try to do but does not always apply to the person giving such advice. Once a week...
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