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    Where's da freight????

    Yes, things are slow for me right now and I am quite nervous. I am leased with one of the stronger expediting companies. Last year at this time I was very busy...it seems like the bottom has fallen out of the expediting business. At this rate I will be out of business before the summer is...
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    Landstar

    I have been with LEAM for about 3 months now and I must say I absolutly love it. What a difference from my previous experience with Tri-State. No company is perfect but the BCO's are treated with respect and I am in charge of my own business. There was an adjustment period making contacts but...
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    Satellite Radio

    Just had to share my 2 cents about satellite radio. I bought Sirius and I love it!!! My finger was so sore from trying to find that good channel before I bought it and now I can never go back to regular radio. As far as XM vs. Sirius it was what I was looking for that made me go with Sirius...
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    Temperature Gauge on Sprinter Van

    Well Tazman it seems to make sense to me but my mechanical skills are not a strong point. I think I will call a FL dealer and see what they say. Like I said the temperature seems to run higher in the warmer weather and as the needle climbs up to around 200 degrees or so it then goes back down...
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    Expediting Companies

    Just curious if there are any expediting companies that do not go into Canada and does not carry hazmat loads. It looks like most companies go into Canada. I have yet to carry hazmat and I have to renew my CDL license so I was wondering if it is even worth the hassel now to get hazmat? Now...
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    Temperature Gauge on Sprinter Van

    Just a question about the temperature range for the Sprinter. My normal range this winter has been around 180 when the van is running on the road. When idleing it went down even lower. I have noticed of late a fluctuation in temperature range while driving. The temp has gone as high as 200 and...
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    Tri-State: Fact or Fiction

    Just wanted to add something about TS. They are tweeking alot of policies and one of them is the first in first out policy. Well those with 3/4 ton vans are now in a different catagory than those with 1-ton vans. As a 1-ton van who is #1 does not mean you will get the first load offer on a...
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    May make urine bottle litter illegal

    I agree Teacel I realize we all have been in the situation were we have to use that bottle. What I do is find an area that I feel not many people or pets use and discreetly dispose of what I have in my bottle. I always carry a big thermos of hot water and pour that out as well as clean my...
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    Self Protection

    Appreciate the information. I know that firearms are a no-no with DOT and big knifes can get me in trouble as well. I was thinking along the lines of pepper spray as I got some information concerning Bear repellent and the company has a line for self defense against people as well. I would...
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    Self Protection

    Just a quick question concerning self protection while on the road. Heard on the radio last week about a trucker who was robbed while he was pulled off the side of the road. Got me thinking about what I could carry to protect myself. I have been looking at some items but am curious as to what...
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    My Spaceghost Picture

    I figured this would be a good place to ask this question. How can I get my Spaceghost picture on to replace my current picture? I tried to do it but had no luck. Thanks Spaceghost58
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    Van vs Straight Truck

    I had to get a Class "C" with Hazmat Endorsement for the company my O/O was leased to in order to drive the cargo van. I am not sure what other companies require for cargo vans.
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    Van vs Straight Truck

    Your right Vernon, I can drive the truck with my current CDL license " Class C with HM " That is good news for me and the truck does not have air brakes either. I think that this will be a good transition truck to start out with. Thanks for the information. Spaceghost58
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    Who Drives for an O/O???

    Roadrunner I am currently driving for an O/O. This is actually my third O/O and if what they say about three times is a charm than I guess it's true. Several years ago I drove for an O/O who thought that he was going to make alot of money and conviced me to drive for him at a 70/30 split. I...
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    Van vs Straight Truck

    How Ironic I came across this thread today. I am currently driving a Sprinter for an O/O and have been happy up until my first major snow and ice storm. I put up with the van in the wind but in the snow and ice..combined with the wind!!! It was two much for this fella...who already hit black...
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    sprinter

    Yes Lawrence I was loaded (carrying a Load that is!)only had about 800lbs. It was quite nerve racking to say the least. And my owner has on the rear some Michelins that are wider than what I have seen on other Sprinters. Maybe dual wheels would help...I would be curious to hear from the dually...
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    sprinter

    Just to follow up my last thread. I finally got to drive the Sprinter in snow and ice and heavy winds. Well let me tell you that I was white knuckles all the way up I-75 from Ohio to Michigan. At least three times I started to lose control of the van so I had to keep my speed to 35mph or less...
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    sprinter

    Well I just wanted to add my two cents about the Sprinter. I have been driving a sprinter for an O/O for a while and I must say that I am quite happy with it. I have driven (Expedite) in the Chevy Express and the Ford 1 Ton and I do miss the cockpit layout of both the Chevy and Ford. Having...
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    Merry Christmas to all

    As one who has been busy getting his feet wet again in expediting, let me wish everyone a Blessed and Safe Christmas and New Years!
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    BAD ACCIDENT IN ILLINOIS INVOLVING TRUCK

    That is to close for many of us who travel that corridor... I have been out now for 2 weeks and I have seen several serious accidents. The drivers seem so impatient out there....One discipline I am constantly using is patience and space on the road. I know it is hard to do but I always tell...
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