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    CAT CT660 Truck

    OK, so who of you out there know anything about the truck CAT is offerering and might be willing to share here? It is called the "CT660" and you check it out at Cat CT660 - the Class 8 Vocational Truck from Caterpillar. Pretty heavy duty looking rig, talks about float service and uses like...
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    Canada Weather Alert

    Beaware out there, Weather forecasters calling for FREEZING RAIN in the Toronto area Tuesday Jan 18, 2011. They are saying from around 2pm until 5pm, but who really knows for sure!! Beaware and Drive with care if your heading this way!!!:eek:
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    What makes a "GOOD" Truckstop??

    Here is your chance to share with us how and what makes a Truckstop good?? Is it just the location, clean washrooms and showers, cheap fuel prices, a restraunt that has actually "PASSED" its food safety inspections, free internet service, Fire ant free? Whatever the reasons, please feel free...
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    Canada Visiting Canada

    OK, a few things you might need to know: 1)You require a Passport to come visit us, (US Gov't idea) 2)Please "NO GUNS" allowed up here!! 4)Ontario doesn't allow you to use "ANY" device while driving that is not "hands free" -read cell phones, GPS, IPod etc, etc (Beats me why a...
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    Canada Long holiday weekend in ontario

    FYI, as this is a "LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND" in Ontario, Monday is the actual holiday for most people, the border crossing will be jammed silly...Toronto has a big Festival Weekend, so if you are heading up north factor in the Holiday Monday and the added traffic...
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    Canada Windsor, ON (Ghost Town?)

    Just heard, Ford MoCo is cutting 400 jobs from the Windsor engine Plant, dropping to one shift... Yesterday GM CLOSED its only Windsor Plant left, a transmission plant, 500 job losses... WOW, Can't be many auto jobs left in Windsor now...:(
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    Canada Happy canada day

    Happy Canada Day... Today is Canada's 143 birthday!!! Therefore, as this is a "NATIONAL" Holiday the country will be closed and partying!!:cool:
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    Canada TransCanada Highway Closed - Alta/Sask Border

    Jusdt found out the Trans Canada Highway is closed on the Alta/Sask border due to flooding this weekend. It is only for about 5km (3 miles)...but the detours are on substandard sideroads and questionable at best... Beware if you are heading in or around Western Canada!!!
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    C.V. Business Plan (Start Up) Ideas Wanted

    Hello, First off, I'm new to the board and a Canadian, so my questions and my looking at this business will be different then some of you. I currently have about 10 years as a Warehouse Supervisor/Manager and have experience seen things from the "customer's point of view". My plan is to...
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    Canada (Ontario) Canada Hosting G8, G20 Summit

    Here is a friendly heads up for anybody planning loads into or out of the Toronto, Ontario area. June 25-June 27, 2010 the G-8 and G-20 Summit will be in and around the Toronto, Ontario area. A BIG section of downtown Toronto is currently being fenced in for "security reasons" and will be...
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    Canada Victoria Day Holiday May 24,2010

    FYI...Ontario is mostly closed on Monday, May 24, 2010 for the Victoria Day Holiday. Might want to figure that into your load plans if you are headed this way.:cool:
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    Show and Tell us about your rig

    Hi There, I am a NEWBIE and would really like to see a thread where all of you can post photos and tell us about your rig you operate out of. Dont think it matters what type you run, just a place to share what you have. This would help me with some ideas of what works in the real world of...
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