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  1. TeamCaffee

    Chains & Explosives

    I found this info on the State of Colorado Chain Regulations: WHERE CAN I CHAIN-UP? Trucks placarded for Flammable, Combustible, or Explosives may pass the chain-up signs and install their chains where the pavement is covered by snow or ice, at a safe location outside the traveled...
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    Fedex wart

    Now Jim we all know you are a wise.....!!! Just wanted to make sure no one thought we were sending text messages on our phones back and forth while driving or for that matter using the C-Link while driving.....
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    Fedex wart

    Jim what do you mean text messaging info?
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    Fedex wart

    In Express we have hit this same situation from time to time where chemists were on the dock as we were pulling in to take our barrels test them and get them out on the line. The coordination between us, FedEx and the customer has more than once enabled the customer to not shut down a line...
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    Fedex wart

    Some of the messages need to be streamlined and yes a few drive us nuts! I would like to see a departure macro on some shipments. If you call in and get the automated system why not let the driver send these messages on QUALCOMM? When you are entered you messages and you have a problem you...
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    Chains & Explosives

    We recently learned this tidbit of information so thought we would share: You can run chains when hauling flammables or explosives. We were sure glad to learn this as we prefer to keep going then to pull over.
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    You May Want To Avoid This Shop

    As a former mechanic who also did tires, the best solution I had was to wrap the tools in a shop rag, lay a clean mud flap on the floor, and use utmost care. I know how hard it is to keep wheels looking good, and those who care enough to work that hard need special attentoin.
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    Older Trucks

    You are right I have to chuckle at most of the new posts but yours did make me laugh out loud! Good One Jim!!!
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    Older Trucks

    I guess I do not get this and most of the posts in this thread.
  10. TeamCaffee

    5,000 Trouble-Free Generator Hours

    We have 4000 hours on our Rig Master in that time we have had to replace the glow plug relay, speed sensor and a circuit board. We never idle to our generator gets hit pretty hard since I also do a lot of cooking in here and also Bob insists I use everything I can to drain the batteries! I...
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    my truck

    Wow Leo your girls must take after their mother!! Just kidding. That is such a cool thing to do and I can see why you are so proud of your girls! Good for you and your wife!
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    On the Road Recipes

    Can you give me a little more detail on the little pizzas and the fruit pies? How you actually make them and the fillings? I have never used a sandwich maker and this is still confusing me a little!
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    On the Road Recipes

    Ariel you are more than welcome! We also came from USX Bob drove I rode and we love this little truck so much! We no longer are paranoid about where we are going to park every night! We also enjoy the freedom we have without having to haul that darn trailer around everywhere we go. I enjoy...
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    How to impress a customer...

    As a customer I would not be to excited about putting my freight into that van.
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    Dispatch

    1. We want to be treated with respect and we also will treat the dispatcher with respect no matter the circumstances. Yelling gets you nowhere no matter which side of the phone are you on. 2. We want the dispatcher to send us out load offers which we will accept or reject depending...
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    bug shield

    A bug shield is not a good idea as it really hurts your fuel mileage. The bug shield can cost you as much as a 1/2 mpg and for that kind of money we can clean off a lot of bugs on our windshield.
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    On the Road Recipes

    Ariel I hope you will post some more of your ideas using the sandwich maker! What a great idea.
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    Lift Axle????

    We bought our axle new and we had our shocks put on at Utility Trailer which is Craftsman in Saint Louis.
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    Slush Busters revisited

    Well I am not pleased!! I received this email today and thought I would share for those of you who have not ordered yet: Hello Linda, Our deepest apologies for not getting back to you sooner. We had a minor set-back with our web site ordering process that has now been resolved. You...
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    Favor of Postcards

    I know there are still a few postcards in the mail but I received this email today and wanted to share.
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