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    OK I'm ready for this

    Welcome to EO! This is a great question, but one that does not have a hard an fast answer. It depends on the management style of the owner. We drive for an owner that allows us to make our own decisions about what loads to take. That being said, he has called us in the past to give us a heads...
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    TS/Hurricane Gustav; This is NOT Good

    Let's get this thread back on track. There is a major hurricane headed for the gulf coast, and it appears that New Orleans learned a lesson from Katrina. Lets keep those affected by this storm in our thoughts and prayers.
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    Who's staying out this weekend?

    Deland huh? We almost bought a house there 20 years ago. Hubby and I grew up in that area...boy has it CHANGED! :eek: We are staying out, truck repairs tomorrow morning, then Seville next week. Luckily we had a good running week...next week will be a bust. Any of our fellow EO members...
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    The other side of truckstops

    Hey Cheri, don't you mean across from the Flying J? :p We had a fantastic truck wash there! The place is spotless! They also have really good burritos. The only problem, the grill closes too early. We've only stopped briefly at Jubitz and didn't get a chance to check it out. A pleasant...
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    Load offer protocol

    We also have the SMS product. I agree with Leo, it needs work, but, it's something. Our QC turns off after 1 hour if the truck is off, so the SMS let's us know to turn the truck on. We don't even send an "out of truck on cell" message anymore
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    How Do You Remove Graffiti From a Truck?

    Your attitude is commendable, I don't think that I'd have been as "calm". Good luck, and please let us know what you end up using
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    Nastiest Truck Stop on the Planet

    I agree that Charlies is a nasty place...but if you're in a semi the options for parking in the Hampton Roads area are limited. Luckily, being in a straight truck or a van we have more options.
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    I hate the word Diet!

    Another easy way to cut calories.....when eating a salad, order dressing on the side then dip your fork into the dressing before taking a bite of your salad. It's amazing! I used to drown my salad in dressing, now I don't have to because I get that little taste of the dressing with each bite. :)
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    Panther drivers wake up

    We've all had loads like that so we have to remember that when we're sitting for what seems like forever.
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    A carrot, an egg, and a coffee bean

    A carrot, an egg, and a coffee bean A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new...
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    Why do we do this Job

    The last time I checked we were not in English class. I believe that we all have the intelligence to figure out simple errors in a post. :mad:
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    Dry feet solution

    Heck, I thought it was just me that this happened to. :o Thanks India, I'll have to look for these.
  13. pelicn

    hello

    She is a beautiful little girl. I hope you aren't planning to bring a toddler out on the road.
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