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  1. TeamCaffee

    Wet Coats

    We did thing seriously when purchasing our truck about a bathroom. The area needed for a bathroom was much better utilized for storage. The cost of a bathroom was also considered and we decided that expense of a shower to hang our coats up in was to great as we did not think we would use the...
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    Wet Coats

    We have been in the NW for the past few days and in almost continues rain. The sound of rain on the roof of the truck soothing and I look forward to a grabbing a book and sitting next to our windows and reading for a couple hours in the afternoon. The worst part about this kind of rain is...
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    Good Morning !!

    Take care of yourself and do not rush it! Look forward to seeing you again at the Expedite Expo. Good luck and a speedy recovery to you.
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    New team has questions

    Welcome! You two have put a lot of work and money into researching this business and I hope all goes well for you guys. Cannot wait to see meet up with you once again to get your thoughts.
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    DOT Gotcha's

    Terry O'Connell wrote an informative article on DOT Gotcha's that I found interesting and made me step back and look at a few things we are doing differently. The article is on Team Run Smart Terry talks about: Carrying our Medical Card Corrective Lenses Periodical Inspections Hazmat Paperwork
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    Casino's

    Every once in awhile we find ourselves at a Casino and we have found a way to entertain ourselves. Neither one of us are gamblers as we are to darn tight but we have found a way to play the slots. We sometimes eat at a Casino if we have to spend the night there. We have learned to get a...
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    Remember your Carbon Monoxide detectors this winter!

    One of the first items we put in our truck is a carbon monoxide and smoke detector. They are inexpensive, ours runs on a battery, and could save our lives. We have had the detector go off once for carbon monoxide due to a truck next to us. The smoke detector goes off more often as it does...
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    Fee Parking at Truck Stops...the new future?

    We were just in Las Vegas and the reserved spots were almost full and the parking lot was not full. From what Tom has said they are getting many calls and emails thanking them for this service so time will tell where the program will go. Jim I would use the email Moose gave you to express...
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    New GPS from Rand McNally

    I like our Rand McNally and have both the 710 and the 720. I do not use all of the features of the 720 as I am still fighting with my internet usage. The 720 also seemed to drop the internet signal very easy and had to be reconnected. We use them both for Hazmat routing and like any GPS we...
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    TOE Jam is great, FROG Jam is even better!

    Cheri the title sure got my attention! Have never tried nor seen the concoctions you write about, but will be on the look out next time we go to Florida. Great Laugh this morning thank You Cheri
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    Today Marks 24 years Same Carrier

    Great Job! I have a hard time imagining all of the changes that you have seen over the past 24 years. I am in awe over what you have accomplished.
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    Lift axles & toll roads

    Kansas and Oklahoma come to my mind first.
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    Some of the articles I am writing for EO and other OnTimeMedia.com publications

    The articles have been very good! Keep them coming.
  14. TeamCaffee

    Fee Parking at Truck Stops...the new future?

    This is the blog where Henry Albert talks about some of these issues. Team Run Smart Pro With us we have the ability to eat in the truck, and with Bob's mechanical ability we do not use the shops except for periodical inspections. We sometimes eat inside, we buy fuel, we take showers, we...
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    Why do you not use TA/Petro as your primary truck stop?

    There were four drivers on the call with great feedback. I wonder how much longer we will be able to park for free at truck stops? An interesting blog by Henry Albert on Team Run Smart which addresses and interesting issue of truck parking at truck stops...
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    Why do you not use TA/Petro as your primary truck stop?

    Thanks to all of you for posting your thoughts and for those of you that were able to make the all today.
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    Why do you not use TA/Petro as your primary truck stop?

    Not sure what is up with the date. Email has been sent to all of those who expressed interest in talking with the CEO of TA/Petro. Thank you for the comments on the truck we are pretty proud of it.
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    Why do you not use TA/Petro as your primary truck stop?

    I will put a reminder on this page the day before the conference call. Please contact Tom to get the conference number and pin to get your voice heard: If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Tom Liutkus <[email protected]> and tell him if you are a company driver...
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    Is it that slow?

    I have heard the term FM about fleet managers assigned to flat rate trucks and not to Expedite Services. I can be wrong as I am not that familiar with the flat rate program but I have heard that term. I wonder if you were offered a relocate option? Layoutshooter this guy is probably not a...
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    One of our own - Congrats!

    Thank You Lawrence Moot we are not members of NASTC but have worked with NASTC some. Women in Trucking nominated me and I was one of 12 drivers selected for this award. It is a huge honor.
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