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    The cost of staying warm

    If you are in a van or sprinter, go to walmart and buy a lasko electric heater for $30, an outdoor extension cord (at least 50-100 ft) and hook up to any outside outlet, usually at a larger gas station (thortons, mapco, etc. I never have any problems with employees there as long as the...
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    Owner operator questionn

    There is no deductible on your liability insurance policy, correct?If you damage another truck, you do not pay a deductible on that. A deductible apply to your physical damage not somebody else. Am I right here. Thanks.
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    Expediter in desparate need of help

    I do plan on contacting an attorney one I get back home for Christmas. The new owner I now work for also advised me to do this. With him, we split the deductible 50% each for deer strikes and even then, he only takes a maximum of 50 dollars per week. He also told me that I am the fourth...
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    Expediter in desparate need of help

    I just wanted to update everyone. I arrived back home last night. I now will be on my way to pick up my next truck in Dayton, OH from another owner who is letting me run solo. I want to truly thank everyone for their help and the terrific suggestions they gave to me when this happened. As...
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    Expediter in desparate need of help

    No he did not wake up and when I went to the truck stop a few miles down the road to get to a safe spot, I woke him up. He claims you cannot hit a deer without some evidence of blood or fur on the truck. I hit a deer before in my truck and also in my car without any evidence of blood or fur on...
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    Expediter in desparate need of help

    I wanted to update everyone. I received a phone call yesterday from a fellow member here who read my post and bought me a plane ticket home and gave me 200 dollars for a hotel and other expenses because the plane leaves Monday. I want to acknowledge him here but I believe he told me he did not...
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    Expediter in desparate need of help

    My phone number is 724-971-8285. Thank you Turtle. Just hearing from someone helps.
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    Expediter in desparate need of help

    I was hoping someone in the area could help me. I was in a team straight truck with the owner who was sleeping at the time. I hit a deer that jumped a guard rail and collided with the truck on the right front side. It happened in a split second. The owner of the truck does not believe me...
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    why

    When you have an out-of-state license plate, these dirtbags think you are an easy target. Buy a toy gun if you do not want to worry about a real gun in your truck. When they see that, it takes care of the problem.
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    Eclipse expediting pros and cons

    Exactly, Opel. Tom does not know what "no forced dispatch" is all about. The only reason he is there is because his family owns the company. He probably could not find employment anywhere else.
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    Eclipse expediting pros and cons

    No, you do not have your story straight. It was around midnight when my engine went on the truck and because I refused to have it towed at my expense, he posted lies about me refusing to allow the truck to be towed at HIS EXPENSE. That never happened. He demanded I pay for a tow for someone...
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    Eclipse expediting pros and cons

    James, So why is Tom Lay put in charge of hiring and firing if you and Shawn are the owners? That moron likes to shoot off his mouth and disrespect the drivers who are bringing in money to YOUR company. He is going to get your company into some real trouble some day. He sends out an...
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    Eclipse expediting pros and cons

    I was with them for over a year. I can tell you that their dispatchers are very good and they will try to keep you moving. They pay every Friday by direct deposit if you wish and if you want your pay overnight, you can get it for a 3% fee. I will only caution you on one thing. Shawn and Tom...
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    Salas trucking (fns transport)

    Anybody do any business with Salas Trucking (FNS Transport) out of Frankin, WI. Just curious about payments, problems, etc. Any info is greatly appreciated.
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    Opinions on self defense

    A lot of times, when you are in a commercial vehicle with out of state plates, you unfortunately draw attention from people who think you are an easy target. I am sure we have all been there. You have your wife in the van with you. Do whatever you have to do to protect yourselves.
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    Abandoned

    Well with all due respect, if that is what works for you, more power to you. My bills get paid because of results. It is a mutual respect between the companies and brokers I work with and myself. Unexpected circumstances sometimes happen. Some of the larger expediting companies may...
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    Abandoned

    No he is an idiot for thinking he is going to think he can threaten me by calling the police if I do not follow the a@@hole's orders and pay for a tow so someone else receives the ENTIRE payment.
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    Abandoned

    To put it even easier, I do not work for "a company" BigCat! I work for whoever I want, whenever I want. Today I may do a load for Company A, tomorrow I pick up a load for company B, and the next day I get a call from a broker for a load from company C. That is the beauty of having your own...
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    Abandoned

    Let me explain again. I am not leased on to A CARRIER. I have my own authority and insurance and do not have to live in fear of getting fired because I AM NOT AN EMPLOYEE. I do not have to kiss anyone's royal behind.
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    Abandoned

    You are missing my point. To some of these companies, THERE IS NO VALID REASON A LOAD CAN BE LATE! If some of these clowns wake up, get off their recliners in their home offices, stop trying to undercut each other for pennies per mile with this kiss-a@@ bidding, actually got themselves a CDL...
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