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  1. jrcarroll

    Anyone driving for farm 2 fleet?

    Anyone current or past driving for them? I'd like to get info for this company. Getting tired of regional work, with no hope of earning better $$$
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    Cargo Van Owners opinion

    Ok, here's what I would like to know. How much $ would you spend before buying new van? I have 2006 2500 extended, 4.8, auto. 408,000 miles. I run about 110,000 miles a year. Engine has death rattle in it. Also trans is getting to need rebuilt. I have been looking at prices, mileage warrenty...
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    Usx

    Ok, gotta know who has called about the ad from us express?? To me it sounds like they are recruiting for TT drivers..
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    has anyone heard of or driven for?

    Came across this company today. Does anyone have info on it? expediters wanted.com
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    Winston & Julia

    This tongue-in-cheek essay is funny in its on way but as you read it you began to think this could be coming true .. With the government in almost every aspect of our life this same process is true as it relates to morality, righteousness, God, liberalism. Don't just read this and laugh. Ponder...
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    Montgomery, AL, FYI

    The City has proposed this new law, so be mindfull. John ORDINANCE NO. _______ DECLARING UNLAWFUL THE USE OF HAND-HELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES WHILE OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WHEREAS, the use of wireless communications devices by motorists has increased in...
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    The mother of all clocks - IMPORTANT READ‏

    SCROLL DOWN The Mother of all Clocks If THIS doesn't shock the living day-lights out of you....I don't know what would! Be certain to read the comments at the very end...you must click on "about." - (at the very bottom of the Clock page) U.S. National Debt...
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    hints, tips & tricks for chevy van 4.8 v8

    any van owner have any tips for increasing mpg's, performance in a chevy van? 4.8 v8 auto trans thanks
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    weigh stations question

    :confused:With driving a cargo van over the road, with company decals on it [(not plain van) ie: under the radar]:cool: which states require us to stop at scales? I have a '06 chevy extended 2500. CEVA sinage all over it. I do remember that Ky does not want vans on scales...
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    a cut above part 2

    A Code of Ethics Checklist .I drive to protect the motoring public and myself. .I do my best to present a neat, clean appearance. .I maintain and operate my vehicle in a safe, professional manner at all times. .I comply with all safety rules, regulations, and laws. .I treat shipper/receiver...
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    oak grove, ky

    sitting here tonight in oak grove, ky. Anyone have a good hot cup of chocolate to spare? It's now 7:15pm and 20 outside. going to have to run truck all night to try and keep warm...:)
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    Truck Show

    Tis that time of year again. March will be here before you know it. Got my reservations in for the truck show this year. Hope to see all of you there.:) :) :) :)
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    In Need of your help, PLEASE

    I'm putting together a complete list of truck stops for an add-in for MS streets & Trips. Could you please send me the complete name,address, state,zip for the stops you frequent. (not intersections, but physical addresses) Thank You in advance John "10 speed":)
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    A short note from a fellow driver

    Just to let you all know, especially the FedEx family of operators. My co driver/ brother was just admitted into the hospital this morning. severe reaction to BP meds, causing the kidneys to shut down. Keep him James in your prayers.
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    Rising Fuel Prices

    This is the time to finally ask this question for everyone. Has the economy driven the fuel prices up to a point where the expedited frieght possibly is becoming a thing of the past? We have seen the price go up twice this week, and there seems to be no end in sight to this, remembering back...
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    where have all the trucks gone to?

    Just made round trip to Harrisburg, PA. On all the other trips could at least be passed by 3 - 4 vans. Also would see them in the truck stops. This time there were none out at all. Have the freight lanes changed? Or are you all parking somewhere different?
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    FedEx ROUTING

    When picking up or delivering does the driver have to use the routing given by fedex? Example if I have to deliver in NJ from south east do I have to do the toll roads or can I choose a route that has almost no tolls?
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    Dedicated or Southern runs?

    Are there any of the companies that have dedicated runs within the southern states, or souly run within the southern/southwestern states? North! been there, born there done that and dont want to go back. Like to find dedicated run(s) from around Atlanta, out to the west. Also willing to stay on...
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    Ok lets hear some good about Express-1

    My current boss is willing to sign on a sprinter to one of the expediting companies. I'm looking into Express-1. Going to run a team in the sprinter (brother/ brother). How is exp 1 to work for? Can they keep a team busy (more than one run a week? We are looking for an excess of 4000 miles a...
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    Expediting Company

    All right, I have now decided on Nations Express. This is due to the fact that I live near Greenville, SC. They have a contractor in Pa. who is willing to hire me to drive a cargo van pays 60/40, I pay tolls, and fuel. 1. what is Nations like to work for? 2. how are the loads? can I expect to...
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