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  1. redytrk

    Thermo King APU

    What are your thoughts on this new entry in to the market for APU`s? http://www.thermoking.com/products/product/tripac.asp?inc=no&pg=print Some postings on the OOIDA interactive site question if it supplies enough electric for our needs. The only thing I know is that there are Thermo-King...
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    Gas prices vs. Fuel Surcharge and Pay Rates

    In response to message #4 >A lot of good OOIDA did in lobbying congress. OOIDA can only be as effective as the strength of the numbers of their membership.(Currently only about 125,00). Washington barely notices groups this small.Why cant the rest of our industry come up with the measly $45...
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    Anyone ever had a problem like this on a dock.

    >I've had that happen in the past more than once. My solution >is ask the receiver his name. If he won't tell me I asked >somebody else. Then I signed his name to the freight bill, >or if I couldn't get his name I just signed an illegible >signature. Works everytime. If the dock receiver was...
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    teaming a "C"

    RE: teaming a Here are the spec`s for FECC. Other companys may vary. Vehicle Specifications C Unit 14' Straight Truck 14' Weather-tight Cargo Box Vehicle Specifications Vehicle Specifications Unit must be able to legally scale 5,000-pound payload Box floor must be dock high, 48-52"...
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    Straight VS. Cargo Van

    >If you team up with SOMEONE elses wife, would that still >work? Just asking. ;) YES...but it is advised when traveling west,just keep going.
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    Chauffeur?

    You can drive either a "B" or "c" on a class C lic. Of course most Expedite companies will require you to have a Hazmat endorsement.
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    Straight VS. Cargo Van

    Lawrence is right on the money. In addition I would like to mention the adantages of running a "C" unit.It is often said why not go ahead and get a "D" then "You can haul anything".Truth is most D`s haul 75% C loads.Many of the D loads are given to E units to keep them happy. Sure C`s also...
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    Naptime

    A wet washcloth will do a lot to revive.
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    Niagara Falls and Ohio

    > >Lewiston/Queenston bridge? is that the same as the Peace >Bridge? > Lewiston is north of Niagra falls. Pease Bridge is at Buffalo.
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    petal extenders

    Found a site on Google that might help you.Maybe the models made for fork lifts would work. http://www.ksginfo.org/othersrc.html#PedEx
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    Naptime

    A twenty minute power nap will do wonders when those old eyelids want to close. More than that, and you go too far under and it is difficult to regain alertness.
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    What do you listen to on sattelite radio?

    XM since Nov 2001 Pioneer for the cab. Roady 2 for the sleeper. Ch 10 America,122 CNN,133 XMPR,and of course MLB (Cincinnati Reds)
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    Fuel tank crossover??

    I dont know about the Fl Duall draw system but on IHC problems arose if both caps were not on tight.Of course if the rubber seals are worn or missing this could be the problem.
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    What's the scoop on biodiesel????

    >I read that Willy Nelson made a deal with LUVs to sell his >biodiesel at some of their plazas . I bought Willy's >biodiesel once at Carl's on 35 near Dallas . It was >overpriced at the place was a dump . I've read other >negative posts about the place . Yes Carls place is a "work in...
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    A cry for help

    >I don't why it is eating me up but I plan on finding him >even if I only get to tell off. > >Thanks for any help. >Raceman You can do a Google search for license plate numbers.There are lots of services that can locate these scumbags. It will cost a little,but may pay off.I for one would...
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    GM to buy 1 billion in auto parts from India

    >Redytrk, > >Where do I pay my $5? LOL!:) > >Lawrence, >Expediters Online >-----------------------------------------[/b] You can send it to your charity,or mine(The Old Expediters Fund).
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    GM to buy 1 billion in auto parts from India

    I wonder what an american car would look like if it rolled off the assembly line minus any foreign parts. First of all it probably wouldnt roll.
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    Paying your Co-driver

    >$37.50 I hope the contractor gets all of the $37.50. Gee if I had been with P2 I would have collected For my 9 hour visit with US Customs.
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    Got nothing to do?

    >http://www.kerman94.com/PuttPutt.HTM > > >Take the family for free miniature golf New URL for the game.(the addiction continues) http://www.addictinggames.com/miniputt.html
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    Paying your Co-driver

    > >Panther pays extra for going in or coming out loaded with >regards to Canada. > HOW MUCH?
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