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    Transit Transmission advice requested.

    If serious transmission work is required on my Transit with 317,000 miles, and everything else appears to be operating fine, what are your thoughts about major rebuild of the existing tranny or getting a reman from somewhere, or other option? I already have a boat anchor, so skip that one...
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    Drivers with C & M, Painesville, Ohio

    I would be interested in any comments from current or recent van drivers with C&M as to load frequency and rates, productive geographic areas, strength of customer base, deductions costs and what for, etc. The usual info an experienced driver wants before deciding to make a switch. Public...
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    PPP Question

    Perhaps some of you have gone through PPP application the first time, or this second time. I have a question for you. It appears that the monthly income amount to be shown on the application comes from my IRS Schedule C. With allowed deductions and write-offs, my Schedule C paper income is a...
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    Words of Wisdom

    I posted an ad in the classifieds for a sprinter driver. I suggested if they did not have experience in expediting, they should read the EO forums to learn about the realities of income and lifestyle from experienced drivers. That would be you. Share your knowledge and advice. And your war...
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    EO friends first, then classifieds

    I'm thinking of turning my Bolt van seat over to a new driver. Before I run something in the classifieds, I'll toss it out to experienced EO vanners who know what it takes. In addition to experienced operators, I'm also thinking of a greenhorn to this industry who might need an opportunity to...
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    Pearl Harbor Day

    My grandson texted me today to thank me for my service in the Navy, and added a thanks to my late dad,who saw Pearl Harbor and Tokyo Bay during WWII. I'd forgotten what the date was today, nice to be reminded by the up-coming generation. Salute, y'all.
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    Key To Happiness

    I may be late to the game on this solution, but my recently lost van keys taught me a lesson. Replacement key, with mandatory chip coding, is $170.00. And the vehicle has to be at the dealers for whatever reason, so if it can't be driven there, it must be towed in. I bought a small name tag...
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    I'm Baaaacck

    Hello Drivers, I've been off the road for several years but always miss it. I last drove a CV, solo O/O. I lurk on the boards a lot to share your fun and your misery and thought it was time to make a comment or two. Perhaps I can offer a little advice, especially what NOT to do since I...
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    Any recent emergency loads?

    Have any of you had any "emergency" loads lately, in addition to your regular expedited emergency freight? Such as Toyota recall repair parts, or Haiti disaster relief supplies, or pre-marked ballots for now Senator Brown of Massachusetts? :):) Did any of you haul loads of empergency...
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    Retired, but enjoying your travels

    Good Morning All, I'm a retired Tri-State CV owner/operator (6 years), lurking from Ft. Lauderdale area, and already missing the loads and the coffee conversations at truck-stops. I may come back to expediting in the spring but, if you don't mind, I'll "ride" with you by way of EO as you...
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