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  1. billg27

    If you won on a lottery scratch off ticket?

    If you won $100,000 clear after taxes, would you buy a couple of new Transits and outfit them for drivers? I've been watching this and I believe the first response would be no, save the money. But, these vans would have no payments on them. Does everyone still feel it's too risky? Thinking it...
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    We need to see more of this!

    At the TA in Antioch, TN.
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    Do we know who this is?

    Hope the driver survived this wreck! Ohio turnpike east bound at mm 144.
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    About time WI catches up!

    Wisconsin Republicans said they have reached an agreement to increase the speed limit to 70 mph on some stretches of interstates and highways in the state. The deal is to be voted on by the Senate Transportation Committee on Thursday and then head to the full state Senate next week, clearing...
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    Where to go?

    Got a friend stuck in Portales NM. He's asking where to go from there. They offered to pay his DH to move, but didn't know where to send him. Any ideas??
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    My blown engine story.

    Thursday July 3rd my 4.8 Chevrolet engine gave up its last breath. Murray got me a going home load from just outside Cleveland going to Warren MI. Perfect load to go home for the long weekend. Used a forklift to drag my dead van around to the front parking lot of the shipper. Walked next door to...
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    Pro Master

    I've read a lot about the fuel milage and good and bad about the Dodge Pro Master. But I'm just wondering what the drivers are feeling about the power that this 3.6 engine puts out. How do they feel when empty, how do they feel when loaded to their max capacity? Do they easily run 70+ mph when...
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    What would you do?

    I got this text from another CV expediter sitting in El Paso for 8 days now. "39 trucks here 48 dallas 31 phoenix 28 huston 63 lorado 28 san antonio were do I go ?" " Dispatcher just sent me to Dallas she said she bid 30 plus jobs at a below norm rate didnt get one in elpaso she said there...
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    Snugger question?

    Is anyone using the Snugger heater? About half the price of an Espar. Any Problems? Still working? Does it do a good job of hearing a CV? Just spent 3 days in Alberta, electric heat not going to be good enough this winter! Thanks.
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    EO logo

    Has anyone ever considered possibly putting small EO letters on the lower drivers side windshield so others would know when we are sitting with other members? Something simple like little 1" tall EO letter stickers. Any ideas?
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    What about the new Ford???

    I didn't make it to the Expo but have seen nothing about the new Ford van that was supposed to be there. Did it not show up?
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    Attn. EO's in Laredo

    If anyone is interested I got a room at the Staybridge Suites by the Laredo airport. If someone wants to share, it's a double queen room with micro, fridge, pool, A/C and breakfast. If interested PM me for more info.
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    Laredo/Mexico

    When your in Laredo have any of you crossed the border to see what was there? Anyone ever taken the truck stop limo to boys town? Was it fun? Was it safe?
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    My bad day!

    I had the worst day in my expediting career last Friday. Let me tell you about it, I need to vent. lol Started Friday morning, arrived at receiver early but they weren't open. Was a 6 am delivery but they don't open until 6:30 am. Not a real problem because shipper was aware I was on site at 3...
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    Any idea who this is??

    We are a nationwide expedite trucking company with 15 years in the industry and are seeking owner-operators for the following types of equipment. Owner-operators only please; we do not have company equipment for drivers without their own truck. Experience in over the road trucking or expedite is...
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    Qualcomm question

    Just wondering what you guys are paying to have Qualcomm in your trucks? Is it billed weekly or monthly?
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    Del Rio TX

    Does anyone know a good place to park in Del Rio TX. Are there any Pilot or J's?
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    Laredo again

    Good morning EOers. If you were sitting in Laredo right now, where would you relocate to gain the best advantage for a Monday load? Again, thanks for all the help with all my questions. I'm a better, more profitable OO because of your input. Very glad this site exists!
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    New J in Fargo

    I'm at the new J tonight in Fargo. It replaced the old one in the same location. Very nice, lots of showers, much better lounge area, larger store. They also have a Cinnabon inside and an attached Huddle House restaurant. I'll try their breakfast in the morning and see if its better then the...
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    Is possible to heat a CV with an electric heater?

    I bought a 2,000 watt generator. Would I be able to comfortably heat my cargo van with a 1,500 watt milk house style heater?
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