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    contracts

    Hmmm..., My thinking behind asking the question was that I know there are many multi truck owners on here, and that there was no need to re-invent the wheel, so to speak. However, you all make some very good points. I wonder what your thoughts are on creating a "trust" to manage liability...
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    contracts

    Thinking about putting a driver in my truck...just wondering...anybody have a good source for a contract proto-type ?
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    Stay Away from Detroit!!

    Well, we may be getting a new Governor soon. I heard over the weekend that Obama may be considering her for some cabinet position. Boy, wont that be something. She can take all of her wonderful policy's that have worked so well here and implement them nationally. (smirk)
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    You are cordially invited

    Here ya go Moot; Bean and Franks Soup Recipe Servings: 6 servings Ingredients 3 medium Carrots, sliced 11 1/2 oz V-8 or Tomato Juice 2 medium Onions, chopped 8 Hot Dogs, cut into 1" 1 Garlic Clove, minced -pieces 2 T Butter/Margarine/Bacon Fat 1 t Worsterceshire...
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    You are cordially invited

    he he.....thats gross
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    Well here we go with the first timer questions!!!

    In the same way, I think it is the idea of "volume" that makes the husband and wife team see an advantage. More opportunity for more over-all miles, there-by creating more over-all income. I'm not sure how that would effect the owner, in terms of wear and tear, more exposure to road hazards...
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    How's Business Recently?

    Well, speaking only for myself, Ford freight has all but disappeared. NLMI freight has acquired the same status. Relatively non-existent. On the plus side, I've had time to learn to juggle and ride a uni-cycle, so maybe I have a future with the Barnum and Bailey organization!
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    Well here we go with the first timer questions!!!

    Actually, I understand and agree with what you are saying Pjjjjj. And believe it or not, up until 2002, my company used to pay an additional 20% on all team loads. It has dis-heartened me greatly to have watched all the different ways that the profit has been nickled and dimed out of what used...
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    How Does it Feel to Buy Fuel?

    Yeah, I suppose your FSC would color your view. Unfortunately, most of my loads are generated by NLM and the like where the typical FSC is 18 CPM. Now, having been in the business for ten years I remember like it was yesterday what my operating costs were VS. what they are now and it's flat out...
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    The writings on the wall

    Seen in the mens room at a bar above the urinal; " I did your mother ! " underneath was written; " Go home dad you're drunk ! "
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    question about randoms

    10 times in two years I was the butt of a lot of jokes, having long hair and all,but,since i had to pay for them i started to get a little irritated. I was told our company had a software program that randomly generated a list of drivers to be checked. I also found out that several of the same...
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    Van markings

    Over the last two months, two buddies of mine were pulled over in Jackson ,MI. They were given warnings for not having commercial markings on their vans. They were both told that "their" company name and the city they are based in must be clearly marked on the vehicle. They both run as...
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    Flying J Effingham Ill

    This is a little off topic ,but, last Tuesday night in my little tiny one horse hometown, a city police officer stopped me because, he said, he couldn't see my DOT numbers ( hello? they are the big red letters against the white background of my truck). Then he asked to see license, registration...
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    How about some christmas spirit

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icXmvsQPT9k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMhCDvzr3nY
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    Christmas Movies

    I think "Elf" is hilarious! And don't forget that great holiday classic " Jingle all the way"!
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    outside viewing and recording units

    Thanks Gojack, that helps to put things in perspective. Like i said, A-teams system, although mighty impressive, is a little more high end then what my buddys looking for. The stuff your talking about is closer to what he's looking for. Although, gregs stuff is very intriguing. But some people...
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    free tv on your laptop

    Geez, that sucks. Thanks Turtle
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    Im lost

    The only problem with that T-hawk is that in the long run,(if these are new trucks to the industry i mean), unless the smaller company has its own customer base, we all see just a few less runs and quite possibly lower paying runs during the spot bidding phase.
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    OK who did it?

    RE: i didn't I agree Turtle, this business is what it is. My only point was, this business will be what "we" let it become. Thus the reason "I" opt out on holidays. Here's a quote from Dhalltoyo,(and i hope he doesn't mind :) ) " A fellow driver pulls into the shipper's lot and watches two D...
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    free tv on your laptop

    Has anyone heard of these guys or used this service? www.free-satellite-network.com
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