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  1. jrcase

    God bless these truckers

    Forgive me if this has been posted already: http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/10/07/truckers-for-the-constitution-plan-to-slow-dc-beltway-arrest-congressmen
  2. jrcase

    One less van to compete

    As of yesterday, I am out of the expedite business. My freight volume didn't justify my expenses and trouble. I wish you all well and hope business gets better. You all be careful out there!
  3. jrcase

    Hands on loads

    Until recently, I VERY rarely had any loads that required me to touch the freight, but my last two were hands on. What percentage of your loads require you to load/unload yourself?
  4. jrcase

    Work boots made in America?

    I always wear work boots. I assume most people here do as well since they are so comfortable. I have always worn Redwing boots but while looking at a new pair, I saw they are now made in China. Too bad, no more Redwings for me. Does anyone know of a made in USA work boot that is well made...
  5. jrcase

    Weight on a 3/4 ton van

    What is the max weight you will take on a 3/4 ton van? Specifically a Chevy Express 2500. Consider the van with a full tank of gas and a 185 pound driver and 100 pounds of "stuff". I want to see if my limit is out of reason. Thanks!
  6. jrcase

    No more fuel worries

    New Mcgyan Process Produces BioDiesel In Six Seconds
  7. jrcase

    average time between call and load?

    What would you say is the average amount of time given to you from the time your dispatch calls you and the commit time to pick up the load? I know there will be a lot of senerio's that will change this but overall what is the typical time window?
  8. jrcase

    Getting ready to start

    Hello all. I am getting very close to starting my new Career in Expediting. I live in Knoxville, TN and tonight I went to the EO Workshop that was held here locally. I met some great people and it just re-enforced the fact that I want to do this. I am getting conflicting information on one...
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