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  1. TeamCaffee

    Sitting in Passenger Seat and DOT

    If you are not on duty, do not be in the front seat going through a scale. We have never had any trouble and while Bob drove for USXpress I never left the front seat. I was just a passenger at that time and even when we would have a level 1 inspection I was never asked any questions. We have...
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    FedEx Custom Critical makes changes to C-link

    Dave if you are going to recruit for Panther shouldn't you do that in the recruiters forum and not on a FedEx post? This post is on our new QualComm screens and how nice they are.
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    Rose Colored Glasses

    You need to get a return of more then 3% or 4% to stay ahead. We have a savings account paying 5.05% https://www.emigrantdirect.com/EmigrantDirectWeb/index.jsp If you invest in good long term mutual funds for the long run I think 8 to 10% is possible. You need a good retirement plan in place...
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    A Few Statistics for 2006 and 2005

    We also found about the same results using either fuel additives but found we could get the Power Service in case quantities cheaper.
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    Rose Colored Glasses

    We have decided to use a financial planner and he recommends that you use a yield of 10% So, lets make monthly deposits of $2000 which yield a healthier 10%. Our frugal couple will have amassed $1,000,000 in 17 years. But due to an estimated 3% inflation, their $1,000,000 will be worth only...
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    Pilot is Towing Trucks

    We have spent more then an hour at times just waiting to take a shower at a Pilot and our truck is always where we left it. I also think some more details are needed. We do have to agree with Bruno on the fuel we have questioned our fuel mileage more then once after fueling there. But they do...
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    A Few Statistics for 2006 and 2005

    We ran 1% less miles in 2006 then we did in 2005 and our income was up 10%. I was very surprised when I compared our fuel costs from 2006 to 2005 which where down 23%. I attribute that to several changes we made this year which have really paid off for us. We changed our transmission from a...
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    New Years Resolutions

    louixo if your New Years Resolution works for you let us know. I believe you have found the perfect resolution.
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    First post of 2007!

    We also wish everyone A Happy New Year! We also agree with Rich we hope everyone is here and active on EO for 2008. We where lucky we slept through New Years Eve due to running hard enough we needed the sleep. May 2007 be a very prosperous one!
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    YOU HAVE TO QUIT EXPEDITING - WHAT WILL YOU DO ??

    RE: YOU HAVE TO QUIT EXPEDITING - WHAT WILL YOU DO We would have to move to Texas where we are looking at property and start our cattle ranch with a camel thrown in for good measure. No way could we go back to a normal job we love our lifestyle to much. Barb and George you are going to be...
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    New Years Resolutions

    I have been thinking that this year I am going to try something different for a New Years resolution then the same old waste of time things I usually do. I would like to get our affairs in a little better order, that is going to be my New Years Resolution. I am going to start a notebook write...
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    How much do you expect to make?

    mrgoodtude Singles or same household teams what do you make or hope to make on your 1099 for 2006? This post is for those that are reevaluating their station in life and for those thinking about making the leap. Mike and Cyn It is a lot easier to reply to this question when you first post...
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    Budgeting maintenance/repairs

    We keep 5000.00 spare available at all times in a savings account linked to our checking account. We also keep a minimum of 15,000 in a higher interest account that can be transfer to our checking if needed. We try to put back 10 percent of all of our revenue into our higher interest account...
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    E.O. Member For 1 Year

    Moot, this place would be pretty boring with out your input. You are committed to another year! Bring it all on.
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    Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to the Boss and all

    RE: Merry Xmas where did that come from? I agree Cheri Merry X-Mas to all and none of should be able to forget the reason for the season. Lets start this next year positive and no knit picking!
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    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR FORUM MEMBERS!

    Merry Christmas to all also from North Little Rock AR, where it has rained all night! Hope everyone has a great day.
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    Almost ready to head out

    Good Deal John, good luck with your new adventure. I am positive you will do a great job and Landstar is very lucky to get you. Hope to see you at the Expo next year.
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    Front License Plate?

    We have had the same problem with Missouri you get one plate and it is for the front of the truck bumper.
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    Christmas Decorations

    Wow you win the contest for the best decorated truck! That is really nice and an inspiration for next year. Thanks for sharing those pictures.
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    Things I have seen on the road (sort of)

    I thought the original post by greg334 was pretty interesting to read. I just don't remember those types of things. We did see a funny deal the other day that also reminded us why we love our straight truck. We where waiting to get loaded at a rather tight location with several other...
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