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    Box repair in Kansas City

    Must be something about T-300 I got clobbered in Knoxville last week about two feet long on the metal luckily not the box but it is deep into the metal. Do not feel that replacing it would be my best option grind it down to remove the metal shavings that will now cut your hand and replace about...
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    service at freightliner dealer

    I want to let everyone on this site know of the service I recieved at the Troy IL Freightliner dealership. Fellow EO I was blown away I took the truck in for an oil change and a transmission service for a Allison Auto. I was told three hours, five hours went by and I was just a little anxious...
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    Solo Averages per week

    Just curious, what averages not the last few weeks but over the past year is the weekly average in revenue to the truck. Coordinator gave me a figure of 1,700.00 can anyone out there confirm this #, seems very low to me.
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    finalized

    This was my first week out they ran me over 1,600 miles loaded with just under 300 empty, I had an opportunity to DH home another 400 my choice (family wedding) looked good that I showed up and made the bride I call my wife that happy to. Was quite happy with the week and knew if I and should...
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    How can I get my back paychecks?

    Yes as I stated last week, go to the ESC in your state, let me start by saying legally they are to pay you minium wage, so where are the witholdings that will be the first question ESC will ask. Now you figure out what the law is for not filling your own personal income taxes, now if you are...
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    IMPORTANT FYI INFORMATION

    Mr. Fatz, Is there any $ amount deducted from the $41.00 like 10 or 20% or can we claim the entire $41.00 for every 24 hours we are out?
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    How about another topic

    I posted before re: the Megallon spelling may be wrong, anyway it is the 770. I will not be without it! I also have the Delorme on my lap top that for finding places of intrest, gym, truck stops etc.. will tell all that are in an area. The 770 will direct me along the route whats ahead Bob...
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    Expediter Rated Truck Service for Freightliner-KW

    RE: Expediter Rated Truck Service for Freightliner Rich Great Idea, build a strong relationship with your local repair shop as they may be able to save you when your away. I will be following your advice cheap insurance and you are considered a great guy in the mean time win/win. I did not...
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    What to do with all that stuff and limited space

    Discovered something great today, went to our favorite EO store Walmart. In with the luggage dept: there are these plastic bags with a zipper and a sandwich seal. Put your clothes inside, or comforter, pillow you name it squeeze the air out and WOW so much for that bulging over the sholder...
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    How can I get my back paychecks?

    No Doubt in my mind you have a shut case, Log books are a legal Document, now take them to your Dept: of Labor along with all ofour last pay stub or direct deposite, and any agreement in writing to them. Also should you not have a written agreement write down everything you can regarding pay...
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    Retiree Regrets...Avoid Them Yourself

    A good % use there 401K as there down payment to get into a business, a good % use l00% of there 401K. Don't use any portion of a tax free investment to start a business. Now on the other hand all Expeditors there is a large not for profit orginization tied into our industry that many of us...
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    How can I get my back paychecks?

    As a former Employer, you need to run to the Employment Security Office closest to you. North Carolina is a very employer friendly state most are not. But they FROWN Big time on this, it is called Fraud and the consequences are serious. No need to call your attorney the state is already on...
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    DIS-Orientation

    Just finished Orientation, I agree being a Newbee I had no business being with Veterans other than to learn from them. They had no business being with me. I left being overwhelmed, paper work I had no clue it was this much. I will master it but right now it is a pretty heavy fog...
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    A simple Thank you

    This is a GREAT SIGHT, I have stated it before "It took me four years in my last business to learn as much as I have before starting this business" Four years people that is alot of bumps to take! I just read the sight in question and could not stand it any longer, what came to mind is this...
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    FECC "CONTEST"

    Very intresting Posts. Since Monday will be my first day going into service.
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    Tag Axle

    Wow, I will keep my ballons away from your Rose Garden.
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    Expediting 101

    According to this I am doing almost everything wrong. Purchased the bells and whistles every extra option is not for luxury but for saving $ over time every one. I am a firm believer if you are going to do something do it with all your heart. I will not fail, I decided to do this...
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    c 10 cat

    He asked about gas mileage, would'nt this large of a truck avg around 6-7 mpg? Medium Duty 10 to 11? Thats alot of change @2.25+
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    A Special Thank You

    To our Adviterisers, Glen, Raceman, Leonard, TerryandRene, Doc Rushing, Tom R., TenHawk, LBD, and all of you other who have posted. I do appriciate all that you contributed. I am leaving this morning probably won't even need the radio as I have so many thoughts going thru this mind of mine...
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    Proper use of brakes

    From a Newbee, It was very clearly written in the N.C. CLD book I had to study. Remembered it and understood it. I am amazed how many trucks going down Fancy Gap or Wythville VA doing 75-80 with brake lights on entire time, and the smell of brakes. I will stay to right stabbing my brakes...
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