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    Why is it?

    Why is it that no matter how expensive, no matter how installed, no matter how well adjusted, no matter how well maintained...why is it that the windshield wiper on the driver's side will ALWAYS streak, not above...not below...but right at the driver's eye level? The passenger wiper can be...
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    Show us the money

    Obama's inaugaration party is like renting a limosine to go to your bankruptcy hearing.
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    Help with Sirius XM radio

    Hi All: I was wondering if anyone has satelite radio and are having the same problems I am. Whenever I am in (or Close to) a city the regular FM stations overpower the satelite signal and I spend more time listening to local FM stations thatn the satelite radio. I called technical support and...
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    Satelite TV

    Does anyone have satelite TV in their van or truck and if so, how does that work? I understand you can get it for RV's and I went to Direct TV's website, but as usual, it was complicated. I jus wondered if anyone was using it and how much it cost. Any details would be very much appreciated...
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    Help with E-Pass

    Can someone tell me (web Site very confusing) if you have to have an e-pass for every state and if so, do you have to have one of the plastic boxes for each state. Not trying to be funny, just don't understand how them darn things work. Any infor very much appreciated. Jumbuck
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    Any way to turn out headlights on a Ford CV?

    I drive a 2006 Ford Cargo van and I was wondering if any one knows how to get the headlights to turn off while idling. It bothers other driver when you have to idle and there are your headlights blaring away. It isn't necessary to have your headlights on while idling. Just makes them burn out...
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    Please explain sign

    Everyone, I'm sure has seen the sign warning of a curve that might tip over a truck, but what I don"t understand is the circle with the arrow might be pointing to the right, but the little icon of the truck will be shown trying to tip over to the left! Now it seems to me that if the curve is...
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    Generators Anyone using a portable power unit?

    Hi All: I just bought a Sears Die Hard Portable Power Unit 1150 but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. It seems to be the Cat's Whiskers...(2) 12 volt outlets...(2) 110 outlets... a compressor, a light, 1150 cranking amps to jump a dead battery...a USB port to charge a cell phone. I just...
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    How many HATE this?

    One of the things about expediting that just gets my blood pressure BOILING is you have a pick up at a huge plant and you're ALWAYS in a hurry, and you finally drive around and find the "SHIPPING" department. Most of the time no one is there, especially on third shift, and when you do finally...
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    Opinions on self defense

    The other night about 2 am my wife and I pulled into a Wal-Mart to sleep and sure as heck, we weren't there 2 minutes until some guy who looked like Charles Manson's brother beat on the glass of our Cargo Van. I mean this guy was scary. He managed to get to the van window before I saw him and he...
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    Quick question...Anyone? Anyone?

    Could somebody please tell me once and for all the difference between a Cargo Van and a Sprinter? Couldn't find answer in search. Thanks in advance. :confused:
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    I REFUSE to give up!

    OK, friends! I am back AGAIN! I hope third time is a charm! The first time out was with On-Dekk. GREAT company...NO problems with them! Van owner boned me so I left! I just said "NO" to cheap rates! Second time out...Tri-State...had more "deductions" than wages. Insurance, Qual-com, Com-Data...
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    Cruel Joke

    Before God made the world he promised Man that a perfect woman could be found at all four corners of the World....and then He made the world ROUND and laughed, and laughed, and laughed!
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    Why was post deleted

    Anyone know why my post from yesterday about Striking was deleted? Jumbuck:confused:
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    Newbie starting at Tri-State

    Hi: Could anyone tell me anything about working for Tr-State. Do they keep you busy...Do they treat you fairly...How does the fuel surcharge work...and how does a Com-Data card work? I sure would appreciate any input by Tri-State drivers. Thanks, Jumbuck:confused:
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    Tri-State Question

    Can anyone tell me what the per mile rates are for a cargo van at Tri-State? Also, why does it take 3 days for orientation? Thanks, Jumbuck:)
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    What can I deduct if I drive for an owner?

    I am starting to drive for a Van owner. Am I an employee or a contractor? Can I deduct anything as far as fuel (I Pay For Fuel) and expenses incurred by me on the road? If I can, what are the things I can deduct? Thanks in advance for your help. Ron
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    Jumbuck is Back

    Hi everyone. I am back in the saddle again. I am a contracted driver for a lady in Livonia, MI who has several trucks on with Tri-State. The terms seem a lot better than the 25% I was getting with my previous owner. Tri-State seems to be a lot bigger than the company I was with before. If anyone...
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    Thanks for the memories, Ladies and Gentlemen! Out of a job!

    It has been a real pleasure talking with all you people, but unfortunatley, we had a bad situation with our van owner and we are now out of a job! We lasted a year so I don't think that's too bad. We had a LOT of fun and got to see the US and see things we never thought we'd EVER see. Can't get...
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    Anyone know why blower motor speed on 2006 Sprinter rises and falls?

    I have a 2006 Mecedes Sprinter and the heater blower motor speed rises and falls constantly. It works on all speeds but the motor speed will rise and fall all the time Any one know what would cause that and how to fix it? Thanks.:confused:
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