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    Testing Batteries

    I noticed my fridge was running all the time. Required charging every 4 hours. As an experiment I turned it off. I shut it down and started using my Engel Freezer (set on fridge setting) Now my inverter never shuts down for low voltage. (12 or 13 hours at least). By the way your batterys should...
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    Locking the Truck

    It seems to me the "Lock" scheme is everything for FECC to gain and nothing to lose. Some cash should be offered, and agreement by the contractor should be received, to participate.
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    DIY - Baking Soda Shampoo

    When my better half was co-driving she discovered No Rinse Shampoo. It contains water but no further rinse is required. It is made by N/R Labroatories and is Available at Sally Beauty Supply. It cost 6 or 7 bucks about 5 years ago. With short hair a bottle last a couple of months.
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    Ambient sensors....Heard of them?

    Moose you are oh so right... I signed on with Schnieder in 88. Then I learned about their no idle policy. They had Rockwell units in the trucks that would tatletale. It would also tell if you ran over 55 mph. I left SNI promptly and discovered Expediting, I NEVER LOOKED BACK!
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    Fan-Tastic Fan 6600R with Remote - Tips and Tricks

    My Fantastic is in its tenth year trouble free. Sure its only 3 speed but it reverses, power raises. rain senses and is great. As to its lack of remote control, I plan to have my arm lengthened 11 inches. On the other hand Linda would be proud that I am getting the exercise.
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    Ambient sensors....Heard of them?

    Yes boys and girls the Ambient sensors are coming. What are they? Well it is a add on to Quallcomm that wont allow the truck to idle between 70 and 20 degrees. Schneider and Werner are among the first to start installing them. Drivers are upset to say the least. Wont affect Expeditors you say...
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    UD Cabover Sleeper Expediter?

    Our First was a UD1800 W/48" Coffin sleeper. C1645
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    Something to do in Peoria

    My dad used to drive/ deliver those off road behemoths. He would tell me about those tires "as big as a man is tall" Now they are twice that size.Rev it up with trucks at Caterpillar center | The Argus Leader | argusleader.com
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    Things that happen when you wear your uniform

    At the fuel desk when I would say FedEx, the would often take off looking for packages for me I learned to say "Pump 3 FedEx.
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    Samsung phone

    Leo LaporteApr 19, 2013 (edited) - Mobile - Public I had such high hopes for the HTC One, and, indeed, there is much to love about this phone but here I am with the battery dead and it's not even 3p. Worse I've been charging it today whenever possible. Fail. Utter fail. Sigh.
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    Let's Compare Phone Plans, Shall we?

    I just switched from Verizon to TING. My wireless bill went down $57.00 a month. Services are roughly the same. They use the Sprint network so I am still hopping the coverage will be OK. Its only been 25 days. so it remains to be seen if the long run will be OK.https://ting.com/
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    Music

    It don't get better than that!
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    Government takes 10% out of savings accounts..

    Thats what mattresses are for.
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    Why so few ShorePower Locations?

    Diesel for my truck for 24 Hours would have been $69. The math says $54. in my pocket.
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    Why so few ShorePower Locations?

    Ten years ago I had my truck wired for Shore Power. I was sure with the way Diesel prices were rising it was just around the corner WRONG!!! Of the places I normally travel there are none. I still love it to plug in when at home. Only thing I can figure is that Truck Stops love for us to burn...
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    Fed EX CEO

    The best don't want that president job.
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    Test Drive

    There are self proclaimed experts who say it was all staged with actors. Even the driving was a professional stunt driver. I tend to believe them. One made a call to the dealership, and was told they could say nothing because of a non discloser agreement they had to sign. This should be no...
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    chest pains

    Stay out of those McD,s.
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    Wokmans Comp

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    Banks No Match for Trucks Where Rigs Pay Twice as Much

    The shortage is for drivers that will haul CHEAP!
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