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    What is Expediting?

    I always believed expediting came into its own in the 80's when the Big 3 realized that if we didn't warehouse our parts and instead had them delivered the day we needed them we would save billions of dollars in revenue spent on parts in bins being taxed while sitting in warehouse ficilities...
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    Rear ended

    I was rear ended by a four wheeler while I was waiting at a stop light. Four wheel driver was ticketed for operating a vehicle at a speed which dissallowed said operator to stop with assured clear distance from the vehicle in front (ACDA). I had heard this will be on my record as an accident...
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    FAQ

    I am curious. How many drivers do you suppose don't know what those three letters in the subject, stand for? The reason I am asking, there is a suggestion by our Panther "Driver Council" to change "FAQ" to "Frequently Asked Questions".
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    Spend a day......

    Will someone tell me a good place to spend time waiting for a load in Guelph, On?
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    Remus: How you lose position on all boards

    Your scenario placed you on two boards. When your vehicle number comes up for a load offer the computer automatically removes you from all boards because you are on a job. You have the right to refuse or accept the load offer. When you accept, your vehicle number shows as accepting the load...
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    Air tank, dumping air

    What is the best way to dump air?
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    Microsoft Streets and Trips querie

    For anyone who has knowledge of the MS Streets and Trips, here is the problem to solve. I use the pushpin symbols to mark specific areas on the map. As of last night everything works until I click to mark the symbol on the map, at that point it leaves no symbol. I hope this is enough...
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    Five Pointed Stars

    Driving around the midwest and eastern states I see a lot of five pointed stars attached to homes and out buildings. They are different sizes but all seem to be five pointed. Any real meaning to these adornments? I have googled this query but no results.
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    No parking means no standing I guess.

    After crossing the Ambassador Bridge, clearing customs and paying the toll in Detroit, I pulled onto Fort street and immediately stopped in the unused merge lane to pick up my toll receipt that fell from the visor cd holder that doubles as a toll receipt holder. I put on my 4 ways and picked it...
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    Padlocks

    There have been a few posts on this issue. I used to have problems with the locks freezing or the tumblers would get contaminated with grit and it was always a big inconvenience at the consignee. The following works well for me and with discipline it can work for you. When the truck is rolling...
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    Board Bouncing

    I am sitting at a Flying J on the Dayton and Columbus Ohio boards. I was one exit south earlier. Moved Closer to Columbus and dropped a position on the Columbus board. Has this happened to other Panther drivers? I've heard you can move across the parking lot and have this happen. Don't like this.
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    Cancelled load from Panther

    I was sitting at a truck stop in Columbia SC. I was offered a load that picked up in NC 188 miles out. I accepted the load and drove towards the shipper immediately. I didn't receive the shipper directions so I messaged the dipatcher on the Qualcomm. The response was, "I wasn't on the load."...
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    TVAL W/G

    Please explain TVAL W/G. It isn 't clear to me yet. I hope it isn't that obvious. I'm still alive so I'm still learning.
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    Weigh Station info that matters

    Go to this site to learn everything you need to know about the DOT and weigh stations, in all states. [http://www.coopsareopen.com/]
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