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    How long do you wait before switching companys??

    RE: It's somewhat different for a Canadian RE: How Hi guys First of all thx for all the responses. I would just like to add that I drive a 24ft straight truck and Rob you are right I work for thompson emergency. Going to the office and hanging out is a good idea but we are dispatched first in...
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    How long do you wait before switching companys??

    Hi, I was wondering how long do you guys wait before switching to another company? I am new to expediting and have been with my current company for exactly one month. The problem is that I am not getting the mileage that I was told I would be getting. They said I would be getting 8-10 thousand...
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    can a desktop computer survive the road?

    Hi, For what its worth I have a dell laptop it is an inspiron 2650. I bought it 2 years ago and absolutely love it. I have not had any problems with the it and would not hesitate to buy another one when the time comes for a new one. Thats my experience with a dell hope it helps you.
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    Info

    Hi, Check out alk.com they make a product called copilot truck, and as the name states it is a gps program specifically fot trucks. I also use microsoft streets and trips. It is good as well and cheaper then the one from alk but not made for trucks. Hope this helps.
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    laptop stand

    Hi fr8shaker, I looked for a while and decided to go with he boser that is advertised here, unfortunately when you ty to buy it on the web they dont ship to canada. I tried calling them but no one returned my calls. Anyways, I found another similar product www.jottodesk.com it was a little more...
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    Safety

    Hi guys I should be hitting the road in a couple of weeks and had a question regarding safety. How safe are the truck stops? Are there any precautions you guys take to protect yourselfs and your trucks, as well are there any truckstops or areas that should be avoided? Thank in advance
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    Need help with choosing truck

    Hi guys, rob the company i will be leasd to is thompson emergency freight, and you are right i have just been looking in toronto. I am really having a hard time finding a good used expediter in t.o.. Thompson does not want me to go with the gmc, they say the 7 speed tranny is not reliable but it...
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    Inverter

    Hi guys, Can anyone out there reccomend a good inverter/charger system. I have been looking at a xantrex prosine 2.0. Its about $2000.00 us. I have heard alot of good things about this product but wonder if it is really worth the money. I really just need to run all my appliances and xbox...
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    Need help with choosing truck

    I forgot to mention that they both have 60" bunks(no appliances) and the gmc has hydraulic brakes and tailgate which i realy dont need.
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    Need help with choosing truck

    Hi guys I have yet another question for all of you. I have narrowed down my choice to the following two trucks,and would like your opinion on them. THx in advance The first one is Year: 2000 Make: GMC Model: C7500 Model Detail: EXPIDITOR Price: $36,900.00 CDN Mileage: 235000 km...
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    laptop stand

    HI I just got hired by thompson emergency and should be on the road in the next week or two. I am buying a gps program for my laptop and was wondering what some of you use for a stand. I have seen some for sale but they are pretty expensive, $250-500. I think that's pretty expensive for a stand...
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    GPS

    Hi guys, I have a quick question, does anyone know of a gps system that warns you of low bridges? Thx
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    Thompson vs TST

    Hi guys, I have a quick question for all you veterans. I have narrowed down my choice to either TST or Thompson Emergency Freight. Does anyone have any experience good or bad with either?? I live in ontario if it makes a difference. Thx
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    Inverter

    Thanks for all the help guys. A few more questions for you guys. If i understood you larry you plug a powerbar into the inverter and then plug the appliances into the powerbar? With something like a fridge being on all night does it drain the battery at all? What are your thoughts on a generator...
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    Inverter

    Hi Guys, I am a long time reader first time contributer. I will be starting my expediting career in the next few weeks and I went to look at trucks today. The question That I have is what is the purpose of an inverter? I looked at 2 frieghtliner M2's and one had an inverter and the other did...
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