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  1. TeamCaffee

    Co-Drivers perspective

    I agree on the WE thing as WE always fuel the truck that part of WE would be Bob as I am doing the paperwork to track our fuel mileage. We do a lot of things but the WE is usually one or the other of us not actually both. The one thing that we do together is what our goals are and how we plan...
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    Co-Drivers perspective

    We have also over time figured out what works best for each of us. At times Bob is the lead driver and I am co driver and at other times I am the lead driver and he is the co driver. Bob is very good with customers, loading and securing freight, and everything to do with the outside of the...
  3. TeamCaffee

    Sun Visor versus Fuel Consumption

    I have not taken a picture of the truck but I can try to do that this weekend and get them posted.
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    Items that could improve Fuel Mileage

    OVM we are very pleased with the SS tires. They seem to be wearing like iron which is one of the reasons it took awhile to see a fuel savings with running them. We are still pleased with the ride with the tires, the traction with the tires (except in mud), and also the fuel savings we are...
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    Sun Visor versus Fuel Consumption

    I think we will need to wear our sunglasses more often then we used to but I see no problem with that. We have run in pretty heavy rain and did not see any differences from having the visor and not having the visor.
  6. TeamCaffee

    FEDEX CC Recruiting unresponsive!

    That is odd that as Owner/Operators our business seems to be doing very well as an Express truck. Drivers seem to have different opinions then owner operators do. I also believe right now as a new owner operators you cannot get into White Glove. The only way to do this is to go to work for an...
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    Sun Visor versus Fuel Consumption

    We have all heard how bad a bug deflector is for your fuel mileage but we recently learned that the sun visor also can play havoc on your fuel. As a test Bob took our sun visor off of the truck and we immediately saw a jump in our mpg. Our fuel mileage has increased .2 miles per gallon since the...
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    Unsure

    I also wondered after two years still getting butterfly's that seems as if that lasted a very long time. I would think you will have to decide can you live with the butterflies and do what ever it takes to get over them or does that fear rule your day? I had horrible butterflies whenever...
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    decades of suffering to end

    Boy did we get a laugh over this one! Who reads a box of plastic wrap or aluminum foil? Who knows what all we are missing by not reading the boxes. I cannot wait to try this new found knowledge out and I think my blood pressure will lower next time I use one of these boxes. Thanks for the tip...
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    Items that could improve Fuel Mileage

    We do have both the Turbo D Vada and the Air Tabs and we are happy with both products. We have had the AirTabs over two years and when we buy our next truck this will be one of the first items added. We have now had the Turbo D Vada 8 months and had it off the truck for two months to test if...
  11. TeamCaffee

    Leased to 2 Carriers ???

    QualComm is the kicker in this situation. Both companies track you using the qualcomm and I would think if your last known location is in Kansas City and when the company next sees you in Dayton OH there would be a problem.
  12. TeamCaffee

    mileages

    Steve I ran a quick calculation on my spreadsheet and I am not seeing but a couple miles difference on most of our loads. I usually chock that up to getting of for fuel and rest areas. I am going to keep tracking these figures to see if there is a trend. I have always felt as if the miles were...
  13. TeamCaffee

    Load Opps

    We read the screen wrong on a load opp and did not realize the deadhead miles were not included in the total pay. This really skewed the pay per mile and we will not read another screen wrong.
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    Load Opps

    Re: FECC New DIspatch System I will still do business as usual, taking only those loads that I can make a decent profit on. Everyone else will also follow this plan so how would FCC benefit? They will only know quicker if they can get the load covered or what the next plan of action will be.
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    Study: More training does not improve driver safety

    I would think the new drivers that take the extra time on their own to practice and perfect would be the exception to any rule on book learning. The books I am sure give you tips such as the SMITH driving styly, what to look for when backing and so forth but until you do it and practice it the...
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    car rental deduction?

    When we went to Kansas City for our class the hotel was deductable and also per diem for those days. We are also able to deduct the mileage we put on our car from the time we left the house till we got back. We will also be taking perdiem for those days. That is the plan at this time unless at...
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    TeamCaffee Setting a Leadership Example

    Wow thanks for the kind words and I do think Bob and I compliment each other in our chosen field. I am enjoying taking the classes online, but have sure found I have to work a lot harder then I used to trying to keep what I learn between my ears and not just going in one side and out the other...
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    Debt Free Owner Operators

    http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/layover-lounge/31256-cmc-seminar.html This has been posted for a few days.
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    Debt Free Owner Operators

    Good Article! At the CMC course the question was asked if you have been free for a long time but will not be able to purchase your next truck with cash you need to maintain a FICO score. Kevin suggested using a business credit card for most purchases and a personal credit card to keep your...
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    No Rinse Soap

    Personally I think you could have found a easier way to discover the uses of no rinse soap, that just seems a little extreme. Sure glad you are all right and you have kept your sense of humor!
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