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I drain a fuel sample from my fuel filter into a mason jar every three days to check how clean my fuel is. If there is sand, sludge or water showing, I drain a sample until it is showing clear again.(This is an old habit from flying days.) I have found dirty fuel most often when I fuel at...

Our truck is smaller than a big rig and bigger than a scooter...hence, "Big Scooter" as we care nothing about driving a big rig. Hello. Aviator. I flew for the Army, too.:) :) :)

Every time we go to Canada we stop at a Tim Hortons in the early hours for a box of Timbits and a couple of their great cups of coffee. Seems as if there are as many Tim Hortons in Canada as their are Subways in the U.S. Eat up and enjoy. :9 :9 :7

Well said, Rich. If they won't behave, spank em. Please give our best to Mary. Ellie and I hope to see you guys again, soon. Wish you the best.:7 :-) :7

Good response, Vernon, and very similar to our approach, too. Worrying about the other guy only makes you frustrated, quick tempered, paranoid and gray-haired. Worrying about what a great trip you might have missed today can cause you to only anguish more tomorrow. A good fisherman becomes a...

Ditto, Wild Bill. It was great fun to play with the IdleAire all weekend, and the comfort factor was real high. But the price is what will send them down the Park N View road if they don't give strong consideration to the Math. Most drivers can only afford a night of that per week. I asked their...

Freightchaser...we also use the Sprint PCS card and it is great!! Bought ours at the Sprint Booth at Louisvile Truck Show. $100 a month for unlimited use and we got the card for free. Has some limits as far as reception while going down the road, but works great while sitting. We recommend it.:7...

Just spent a couple of weeks on the road with this new Radio. It's amazing to be able to listen to a good station no matter where you go, without fade-out. I can drive all night and listen to my favorites. The quality of reception is excellent and is restricted only by the type of speakers...

Just wanted to say that my Sirrius Satellite Radio system is installed and works great. I won it at the Louisville Truck Show last year and received it at this year's truckshow. Had it installed professionally last week. Super system with full reception most anywhere...commercial free. So many...

We rented a truck with airbrakes from Rollins Trucking in Jacksonville, Fla. in '99. It cost us $150 for the day and we drove to a Trucking school where we had arrainged to take the Driver's test for $100.00 each. Keep researching, and best wishes.:7 :7

It's amazing how "DOWN" we can get when we are sitting around, waiting for that next load. Especially when you throw in a few other pressures like "bills are coming due soon", other trucks are getting a load out, cold or rainy weather outside that keeps you in your truck, bad news from home...

Hello, doe.mouse. You make some good points. I've been at this business as a driver for an owner and as an owner/operator. The main reason I responded to this topic is because all of these points are relevant to each Expeditor Company we might be leased to and because they are helpful as...

If what we are doing here with this topic is rating Fedex C/C, I would say that rating any company involves more than just whether or not you are making any money. I recently met a fellow fedex C/C driver who made the statement that all of their dispatchers are liars. I disagreed and he got...

Has anyone had any trouble with the inspectors at Truckee? I've heard some horror stories about this weigh station but wasn't sure until I just received a citation for having tinted side windows. That's a new one on me. Anyone have any other experiences with them?:o I caled their court clerk to...

The responses fascinate me. One of the reasons I'm enjoying this industry so much is because we meet so many interesting drivers. It would be great to meet those of you who have responded to this topic, especially since we know a little more about you. Ellie and I are always willing to chat and...

Well said, Louis. I see a lot of O/Os who have been moving on from one expediter company to another, hoping to find more money in the possibility of more trips. That's expensive as it costs time and money to transition from one company to the next. Fact is, the industry is the same no matter who...

Just have to say that your message was one of the best that I've read lately. Couldn't agree more, and would like to encourage all expediters to hang in there by taking good care of their vehicles, whatever type they are. You can do so much to ensure your success and keep your overhead costs...

You've had a couple of well written responses to your question, I see.Depending on who you talk to, while on the road, some are doing great and some are just hanging on, regardless of which Company they are driving for. I hope our point of view will help you decide. We drive for Fedexcc and...

Great, Wild Bill....just when I needed a good laugh.

Good question, Jeff. We've only been in this business for almost three years and I'd like to know what it was like before we started. We came aboard during the last year of Roberts Express. We were averaging $1.15 a mile and were told we should only expect to get about 10% Discount Run Offers...