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  1. jimby82

    December 2014

    Probably was. Thank you!
  2. jimby82

    December 2014

    Sitting at PJ'S in Canton, OH getting the Qualcomm installed in our new truck. Our new truck. We're now owner operators :) Still leased on to FedEx Custom Critical.
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    Life Changes

    Good luck, Joe! Sorry to see you guys go, but know it's for the right reasons. Thanks for the advice you gave us when we were first getting started. Wish we could have met up more often than we did, it was always fun :) Hope to make it up to go fishing sometime! Good luck, my friend!! And give...
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    FedEx CC Accident 09/17/2014 on PA turnpike

    A Custom Critical DR unit was involved in a serious accident early this morning near the 181mm Eastbound on the PA Turnpike. We were in the backup for about an hour or so, before being allowed through approx 02:00. Looked pretty bad, but we were unable to stop, as both lanes were blocked, and...
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    Getting into straight-truck

    You only need a class B in a straight truck. Also, it doesn't matter how much the truck weighs, it matters how much it's rated to carry (GVWR).
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    How long do you stay out ?

    We left home last year right after Easter. Went home December 20th for Christmas and New Years. A little much. (Were off for a week in July for a family vacation, and went to the expo.) Our owner would prefer at least 2 months out, then 2 weeks off. 2 weeks is way too much time off. We're in a...
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    February 2014 Locations

    Petro in Atlanta. Thermometer said 73° here a little while ago. Felt good. Back to the "white" tomorrow :(
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    Career Change in Progress

    Congrats! Was great getting to see you two the other night. Glad we finally got the meet up again before you come off the road for good. Cutting it a little close :)
  9. jimby82

    December Locations

    Bordentown Petro. Slow shop. Having the batteries looked at. Took a badly needed weekend off. Had freight on the truck, moving for the prior 13 straight days. Yeah, we've been busy, lol.
  10. jimby82

    My new FedEx cargo van....

    So now we know why our rates have been dropping, lol. Actually, it does irritate me that they can spend money on this, but try to get extra money on a load. :mad:
  11. jimby82

    Workers comp or occupational

    CIS -- Commercial Insurance Solutions 330-864-1511. The have been known to advertise on this site, lol. They covered us, but we are in a sraight truck. Nice folks :)
  12. jimby82

    Changes at FedEx Custom Critical

    I guess some would say we "cherry pick", as we have sat and turned down load after load. But when TVAL loads come out at $1.20 - $1.60 / mile, all miles, we just can't afford to take any of those loads. We have our rate we need to run for. We'll compromise based on the situation, but if we...
  13. jimby82

    Changes at FedEx Custom Critical

    From what we have inferred from the Email, yes the other truck would have more "points" and would therefor get the load over us. In looking at Phil's scenario, probably the most frustrating thing for us, we don't know what actually factors into the truck selection criteria. No one that we have...
  14. jimby82

    September locations... Farewell summer of '13

    Evansville, IN at the Flying J. Another long load tomorrow. Been very busy the last month or so :)
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    September locations... Farewell summer of '13

    Eloy, AZ at the Petro. Pickup Wednesday headed to cooler places :)
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    What would you do?

    Not sure what type of GPS you are using. Our Rand McNally TND-710 currently reports our top speed as well over 120 mph! (Truck is governed at 65.) Not really impressed with the accuracy ;)
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    September locations... Farewell summer of '13

    Oak Grove, MO. Petro Here till early Friday morning, then off to points west:)
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    Truckstops

    ***With the exception of the lovely Pilot in Brooks, KY. Nasty!
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    Truckstops

    The TA in Albert Lea is now a Petro. (Spending the weekend here now). What Layout said, very nice place. So is the Petro 2 in Clearwater, MN. Awesome food and bakery. Also, the Petro in Joplin, MO. and the one in Mebane, NC. (Seeing a trend here? Petro)
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    August locations.... Here come the dog days

    Albert Lea, Minnesota at the Petro. Not a bad place to spend a weekend. Pickup Monday afternoon headed east. Time to make some Christmas Money, lol.
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