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    Finish This Sentence - PART II

    1. My American Express Card 2.Condoms 3.The Ball and Chain(wife) Finn Fedex Straight Truck
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    Pilot is Towing Trucks

    I would call pilot hdqtrs in knoxville and tell them of the situation, When they Instituted their points plan change a while back. I called them and told them I would no longer buy fuel there and gave them my name and Co name and truck number they told me that I had spent $31580 that year in...
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    Panther owners aquire Coach America.........

    Greyhound was bought out 5 yrs ago by the big Canadian bus co Laidlaw who allowed them to keep the greyhound name in the Us and Canada. There is one company that will never be bought and from what I have seen have the nicest and most mordern buses and thats Academy bus lines out of Nj/NY Maybe...
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    Fuel Islands Warning Signs.

    I think it all boils down to how good your lawyer is a well publisized case two years ago at the pilot truckstop at Beaverdam OH a trucker slipped on diesel fuel at the pump and broke his leg in 2 places, he sued them but lost in court, I forget what the ruling was but the fact that they had...
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    Our Longest Run of ALL TIME

    That is a nice run and is not too bad this time of year.We have been up there before and found out that if you go up Rte 9 from Bangor Maine to the crossing at St Stephens NB it saves you a lot of time and has the same brokers that are at Houlton Maine. Just one other note make sure you make the...
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    Cargo vans scaling in Michigan

    The message regarding scaling in Michigan was sent over the qualcomm on the 25th april in the afternoon I believe,I scale anyway with my D unit so it is automatic for me I am sure safety dept will verify it if you call.
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    Overweight Penalties

    I got an overweight one time in VA the scalehouse guy said most states charge 10c a pound overweight for the first 5000lbs then 10c for weight past that.I was over 1400lbs so it was $14 plus the fine which was $51 so it was a $65 ticket it was drums all the way to the back door that could not be...
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    Adding a reefer

    Thanks folks for your input.I just wanted to hear from drivers rather than salesmen recruiters etc.Although they mean well I have always liked to hear the pros and cons of subjects even more when my pocketbook is involved. One is kind of scared sometimes when a big investment like this is...
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    Adding a reefer

    I know this question has ben asked a hundred times,We are purchasing a new truck and are debating wether to add a reefer to it.Just wondering how much more revenue a year a team can make with such an expensive option.
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    3126 Cat Motor Parts

    Went into freightliner dealer last week for a simple radiator hose for a cat 3126. This was in milwaukee they siad there was only 3 in the country and they were all at a distribution wharehouse in memphis 2 days to get one.They have to do better than that
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    CHP

    This is a great site for traffic in CA,Just click on site and go to most recent incidents http://cad.chp.ca.gov/
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    Rate This EO Cartoon...

    Already seen it. At a Flying J, in Phoenix.
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    The Cuff

    I have just been given a cuff "The Enforcer" but will not fit on my brake release on the dash,I have an M2 Freightliner and the postion of the release on the dash makes this impossible, Has any folks out there had the same problem? Happy Thanksgiving to All.
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    Fedex Pfizer load Hi-Jacked

    My Money is on the Amish,I would check yoder and the boys in Lancaster to see if they have a spring in their step.
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    Snow Chains

    I know it is early yet but does anybody know how many chains required for a truck with tag axle and where are they to be placed on which tires etc.. Also one more question does anybody know what is involved in Transporting and securing an automobile (exotic,antique,)had an offer the other day to...
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    American Needs? FEMA and more...

    RE: Canada and France.. I apologize for saying that it was the wrong term to use kinda lumps everyone in the same boat. The comment was directed at the good folks that made statements about other countries that have actually given help. Also I agree with your statements about every little...
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    American Needs? FEMA and more...

    Canada and France.. I think you people need to do your homework before posting statements,The French were actually the first to offer help it was initally refused by Rice but then requested. The Canadians have already dispatched 4 ships and with all said and done will have a total of at least...
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    Tag Axle & Lift Gate Info

    Ok guys thanks for the info will follow up on these leads
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    Tag Axle & Lift Gate Info

    Was wondering how much it cost to buy and install a tag axle and lift gate on a 22ft box truck and what companies are recommended to do a good job.
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    Stupid things we have done

    The first time I ever backed into a dock with a dock lock. I asked the dock guy how it worked, He said "The hook will come up and grab your bar".So I went backwards and forwards for who knows how many times and nothing.Went back inside and informed the guy the "hook" was not working."O yes it is...
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