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  1. TeamCaffee

    Load Acceptance Rates Included in Ranking

    I agree it is to bad that it has come to this new change but at the same time I am REALLY glad the change was not to flat rate. If the load offered does not pay enough turn it down. What I do not agree with is that each load has to be a home run. We look at averages and do not have a set...
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    11 MPG in a loaded Tractor Trailer?

    Moose I talked to Henry Albert and he had some comments By default a older truck will not be competitive with a new truck such as the 2014 Cascadia Evolution. If you had a 1968 model truck it is obsolete compared to what you would have in the late 1980's. As things improve things become...
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    iOS 7, the battery KILLER!!!!

    Thank You for sharing!
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    11 MPG in a loaded Tractor Trailer?

    What is the upper limit for the Cascadia Evolution with a DT12 transmission in Fuel Mileage? Henry finally breaks the 11 MPG barrier with a loaded trailer driving 62 mph. Beat a lot of straight trucks for fuel mileage...
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    They don't make them the way they used to...

    Great video from the 1920's on Wild Ride - Oilfield Dodge "Oilfield Dodge" Promotional Film 1920s Dodge Brothers Wild Ride - YouTube
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    Salad in a Jar

    The gadget come with three baggies and I think you could do these in baggies.
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    Snow on Donner Pass. It's that time of the year. Are you ready?

    Many many years ago we learned to install chains by me reading the bag and Bob doing the work. I know last year it was sure nice to be able to push a button and continue on.
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    Salad in a Jar

    Here is a link to the blog and how I made the salads. Fresh Salads - Salad in a Jar Next time I will fill the jars with the lettuce on top and not so full. I probably will not add mushrooms to the salad next time Our daughter said that when she added strawberries the strawberries over...
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    Salad in a Jar

    One week later .... Still looks and tastes good
  10. TeamCaffee

    Prepass battery

    Prepass can tell you if it is receiving signal and if not Prepass will replace the unit.
  11. TeamCaffee

    Salad in a Jar

    My new experiment is salad in a jar. The idea has kept my interest trying to figure out how to make this idea work in the truck. Both of us enjoy salads but I dislike getting out each bag, cutting up the vegetables and making salads and then cleaning up the mess. i also do not like making a...
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    CMC Seminar

    Go to Let's Trucks Providing Innovative Solutions for the Trucking Industry :: Let's Truck Then go to the bottom of the page under events and click on CMC Live
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    Riddle me this....Cheap vs E.M.T. move

    Makes me scratch my head. Load would be considered a better paying relocate
  14. TeamCaffee

    EO University Workshop Indianapolis, IN Expediter Workshop Oct 3, 2013

    I am really looking forward to hearing Richard DeForest speak about managing our business. We have heard him speak often as he opens for Kevin Rutherford, Business and Beyond and he is very good. Great addition Lawrence.
  15. TeamCaffee

    Here is your CHANCE give HOS feedback

    We can complain on open forums are we can take the time to take surveys and join our fellow drivers as one voice.
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    Here is your CHANCE give HOS feedback

    ATRI SEEKS TRUCK DRIVER INPUT ON HOS IMPACTS Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today announced the start of its second phase of data collection on impacts from the recent changes to the Hours-of-Service rules, which went into effect July 1, 2013. ATRI is...
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    Our New Straight Truck !

    I have found that even standing on the bed I cannot reach the corners of the bottom or top cabinets. With the lighting running through the cabinets I can at least see back there. What I did with help of a friend is place a tray in one of the cabinets that I pull forward when I want to get what...
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    9 Ingredients to Clean your House

    I am always trying to find ways to get rid of the chemicals I use in the small inside area of our truck. I found this list on: ONLY 9 Ingredients You Need To Clean Your House | Life from the Land the web site lists recipes to make Laundry Detergent, Dishwashing Detergent, Everyday Kitchen...
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    Our New Straight Truck !

    Ok same transmission as us. We are looking forward to getting the new DT12 transmission in our next truck. I agree with you as we came from a CAT engine and I kept thinking our truck had died when it would top a hill. It was funny I would scan the gauges and my heart would stop before I...
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    HELP - Need help with TV Coverage in truck

    We have never had TV in any of our trucks and I did not know how to answer the question or even have thoughts on what works best in the truck. What works well for team drivers when going down the road? How expensive is TV in the truck? Do antenas work anymore? What are your thoughts on how...
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