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It would be nice if the shippers were up front about the delay. If it's going to be a few hours, tell me. I can take a nap and let dispatch know so they quit sending me "are you loaded yet" messages.

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Clams.

You also had some excellent posts on contracts between fleet owners and drivers, dealing with detention, accessorial fees, etc. I found the IFTA thread. https://www.expeditersonline.com/forums/threads/diesel-price-versus-cost-or-whose-20-is-that.24465/

I suggested to the OP to start this thread. He is looking to work for a fleet owner with trucks leased to FedEx. I was hoping some members that have, as drivers, done a 60/40 split or a 40/60 split and explain the pros and cons. Also if some fleet owners would chime in. Dave, Leo, others...

I don't know if the European Transit is available with the 3.5 EcoBlaster®. The 3.5 rated at 310 HP and 400lbs/ft torque has 125 more horses and 50lbs/ft more torque. The current giubo may not be stout enough for the EcoBlaster®.

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Thank you Bill for sharing it. I posted it on the Transit Forum.

. That incredibly pointless talent is a valuable asset if you are a truck driver or type setter.

There once was a man from Berzerkistan who drove a large yellow van His heart was filled with glee cause his wheels were two times three Others dismayed at the weight he displayed and vehemently called for a ban

We all know who said that! The question is; where is the fine gentleman that said this?

Better than nothing! It could force Ford to change venders for the giubo. I've participated in a few class action law suits. One was against banks failing to adjust for currency differences. For me it was credit card charges incurred in Canada. Again, it was better than nothing with no cost...

Try a good eye wash to get the sand out of your eyes!

That's an easy and inexpensive way to charge house batteries. One problem with that setup is it may not be supplying the house batteries with the proper charging profile. Cost-wise, if using cheaper batteries, it would probably work for a couple of years. In the past I've over charged...

It depends on how much you want to spend. The cheapest setup would be to run a wire off the back of the alternator to the house batteries with an on/off switch in the line. One problem with this is you must remember to turn the switch on and off as necessary. Also, depending on the type of...

Start by trying to identify the brown stuff. Does it feel and smell like oil or fuel? Taste! Does it taste like... This reminds me of a Cheech and Chong bit. I better stop here.

Before you jump ship remember every form of trucking has its pros and cons. Pneumatic tankers don't slosh but you will be out in the elements dealing with hoses and standing while unloading. That and the loud blower noise Slo-Ride mentioned. Also tankers require finding and driving to a...

What do find appealing about tanker work? Do you have a tanker endorsement? What about a Hazmat endorsement? A lot of tanker work involves hazmat. Tankers used to haul chemicals usually have compartments or at least baffles which helps prevent liquid surge. Food grade tankers are generally...

Sure it does! You being 83 years old, I think its great that you sometimes feel 80.