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    Landstar purchase of NLM

    But Doug........since you don't read , how in the world can you have a valid opinion ? Obviously you are under constant surveillance, explaining how you were "found out". Of course , "as it has been written"........you probably wouldn't understand what you read anyhoo. That's OK Dougie...
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    Our Longest Run of ALL TIME

    RE: CUSTOMS RE: Our Longest Run of ALL TIME Both of us took a little 4 hour non-moving nap. Fueled up this morning and crossed at 0745. Ferry conditions are supposebly being updated and we'll have more definite crossing info later tonight. 2,180 miles completed
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    Our Longest Run of ALL TIME

    RE: CUSTOMS RE: Our Longest Run of ALL TIME Breaktime !!!!! At 1st exit / rest area heading south / south east in ILL. Dinner and fuel. Raining like crazy and it's my shift. Firstly: I miss plotted off c-link. We stay in Canada all the way to the ferry. But the printed directions are still...
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    Our Longest Run of ALL TIME

    How the ammended route looks, taken off c-link. Only questionable road is that stretch of Maine. There just isn't a really good direct route, i can see. Thank the Lord.....wev'e recieved our packet with 6 inches of forms and documents. Wer'e rolling within minutes.
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    Our Longest Run of ALL TIME

    Four hours waiting and still no sign of FEDEX delivery. Dispatch insist we wait here till packet arrives. I'd like to get going. Sightseeing ?? NOT A CHANCE !! I've never viewed time spent behind the wheel as Sightseeing....NEVER. I can't imagine anyone foolish enough to of accepted this...
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    Our Longest Run of ALL TIME

    32 Hours into this one. 1,890 miles completed. 90 thru Montana took over 12 hours. Thought we'd never get outta that state. Just north of the Twin Cities, showering up and re-stocking a few groceries. And awaiting paperwork from Fedex. We will indeed be crossing over into Canada at Detroit...
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    Our Longest Run of ALL TIME

    Got dispatched late last night from a computer parts distribution wharehouse east of Seattle,Wash. Destination: St.Johns. Newfoundland Total miles : 4,432 Will be our biggest paying job wev'e ever had. Understand we'll have to take a 10 hour ferry ride once we get into Canada to be able to...
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    Do you take the time to continue your education in

    RE: Do you take the time to continue your educatio http://www.unforgettablelanguages.com/frames_a1.html My co-driver and I pitched in $150 each and bought the program on AUDIO & CD ROM. The courses are totally different than what most of us are used to, and get right to the business of...
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    Do you take the time to continue your education in

    RE: Do you take the time to continue your educatio Kinda aggrevates the crappola outta me when folks talk about Mexico as some kinda wild west TV show. Like there's a buncha banditios just waiting for your lil anglo behind ?? Like you feel comfortable traveling thru certain areas of my hometown...
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    Do you take the time to continue your education in

    RE: Do you take the time to continue your educatio You actually purchase your insurance and tourist card in Browsville. Hartford works with one broker who takes care of all your paperwork.......and takes your $132.00. Lots of U.S. insurance companys operate/own Mexican Insurance company's, in...
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    Do you take the time to continue your education in

    RE: Do you take the time to continue your educatio Trip to Veracruz and you'll see one of our convoy buddies passing us as we stopped to help out a broken down jeep w/Americans LOL....unsafe load ??? the docks where we off-loaded:
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    Do you take the time to continue your education in

    RE: Do you take the time to continue your educatio The mis-conceptions in regards to traveling Mexico are beyond me. I guess one needs to actually do it before truly understanding the risk. We have an umbrella from Hartford that covers us against any issues we'd encounter in Mexico. Wev'e had...
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    Do you take the time to continue your education in

    RE: Do you take the time to continue your educatio Interesting question: Both my co-driver and I are taking Spanish lessons. [on CD] Wer'e in our 7th month and have done very well for a couple of old farts. We practice when given the chance on any Hispanic thats aproachable. Needless to say...
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    INFO ON DUI

    >Doesn't that sound a little rediculous? As much as I can't >stand looking at a 5XL gut falling out of a XX shirt, it's >not my place to say fat ppl can't drive. My only point is..... Do you actually believe the XXX's have passed legit DOT physicals ??
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    INFO ON DUI

    > You listen to this guy! Get a lawyer! side-bar I just wish the DOT was as strict with drivers that are Overweight and Obese as they are with DUI convictions. Last night at 3AM we were stopped by an accident. It appears this grossly over-weight driver either fell asleep or had a heart...
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    FEDEXCC

    Top2 1st POST OH PLEASE.... Like wer'e all dumb enough to find any validity in your statements about FECC ?? There is absolutly no substance to your lame attempt to back-up the Arizona story. Then, to try and add Canada crossing problems ? 1st POST such as yours and the other fellers are...
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    FEDEXCC

    truck4305 1st POST Kinda hard to believe this is how it was played out. Those of us that have been with FECC for any lenght of time , know quite well , they don't handle accidents in the fashion you've disclosed. I was 30 mins. behind an accident last December involving a FECC T/T and a four...
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    GOOD COMPANY

    > I spent many years flying lear jets. .....and you're leaving that to do expedited freight ??? pay: http://www.airnet.com/Careers/Flight_crew/flight_payscale.htm openings: http://www.aviationjobsonline.com/ptscfi/4pilot98.html...
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    Where's all the freight, all the sudden?

    I'd move........ simple as that !!!! On the opposite side of the spectrum, i'm hoping for an extended layover soon. Wev'e not had more than 12-18 hrs. stoppage since after Christmas. Our 1st qtr. 06 saw a whopping 28% increase over last year. Then again, others are complaining bout how slow...
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    GPS and Mapping software

    >Well golly gee willipers mister perfessional BIG TRUCK >driver you would evidently be the expert on running into low >overpasses, and such. Well, not exactly an expert. But, with quality tools and pre-planning with the proper devices ceratinly keeps our truck outta those compromising...
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