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  1. redytrk

    Another All-types horror story

    Why would any one in this business want to go with a company that has shipping lales covering only two states? The top exp co have shipping lanes in excess of 30 states.This is what keeps you moving with minimal DH.
  2. redytrk

    help on a lease purchase

    Run dont walk to your lawyer,not his.The pitfalls are many.
  3. redytrk

    Fun On The Road

    WOW...cant wait to get that way.Better be soon before the environmentalist shut it down.
  4. redytrk

    Flying J heated fuel .

    We usally buy our fuel at the J,but because our fuel card was lost we have been fuelling elsewhere for about 2 weeks.(I.E.Pilot and Loves) Have noticed no difference in fuel mileage between the different truckstops. We average 11.3 mpg,no matter what the source. For purposes of this discussion...
  5. redytrk

    rooftop a/c units

    Leo,I would check with the people a BENTZ.They will know if your roof will need special support for the AC unit.They may be able to handle the entire job for you.
  6. redytrk

    Got nothing to do?

    1-1-1-2-2-1-1-3-2-2-2-1-2-3-1-2-5-2=(34) Maybe the new computer has got something to do with it.A better grounds keeper?
  7. redytrk

    Bentz Sleepers - Ft. Wayne

    Suprise,Surprise...Back to the BENTZ discussion (Anybody remember). I was just in their shop for a AC problem. They had 3 men work on my truck for about 30 minutes. There was no charge even though the truck is out of warrenty. There shop has never been busier. Probably accounts for lack of...
  8. redytrk

    Fed Ex Custom Critical

    Fedex White Glove is a part of Fedex Custom Critical. This division requires extra equipment I.E. lift gate,pallete jack,furniture straps etc. Acceptence into this division usally requires six months running in "Surface Expeite". Extra training is required before hauling certian Hazmat loads...
  9. redytrk

    Got nothing to do?

    The addiction continues...(Terry why did you do this to me) 2-1-1-3-2-1-1-3-2-1-2-1-2-3-2-2-3-3=35
  10. redytrk

    Fuel mileage

    >Hello all, just wondering if anyone had any info on what to >expect for my fuel mileage. I have a 05 F650 with a 48" >sleeper and 20ft box with a five speed auto allison.. I >thought I was averaging 7-7.5 when I was driving the truck. >I now have a driver in it that claims the truck seems...
  11. redytrk

    Bob Tail Vs Straight Truck

    On the "Ask the Recruiter" forum,a TT driver was asking about how the expediting business would be for a bobtail. The answer was amusing,when the recruiter said it would be difficult to load much freight in the sleeper. The fact is in parts of the country.a straight truck is refered to as a...
  12. redytrk

    Foriegn Drivers

    SPECIAL REPORT: New CVSA criteria would put drivers who can't speak English out of service A new addition to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Out-of-Service Criteria would allow enforcement officers to place truck drivers out of service if they were unable to "communicate sufficiently" in...
  13. redytrk

    how many e-trac straps

    FECC Requires... Four E-Trac ratcheting straps Four load bars Four four-foot pieces of 2x4 Hammer and nails
  14. redytrk

    axle positions and too much thinking time

    Where would the driveshaft go. Or would we have to switch to front wheel drive?
  15. redytrk

    axle positions and too much thinking time

    Leo...You are just going to have to patent these ideas,before someone steals the fortune you would have had. Now just watch some smart ##### blow holes in this setup. I would love to be able to take some of that weight off the front axle. This would be the answer.
  16. redytrk

    Passport Auto Transport

    They require that you own your own tractor and TRAILER.
  17. redytrk

    rear end ratio change

    LEO...One time,while looking at a new truck allready in inventory,the salesman said they would send the truck out for the rear end change.The cost would b about half what it would be for me to hqve it done later. I think he said around 500 bucks.
  18. redytrk

    Dress Code?

    Yestreday our company had 5 trucks lined up at one of our very inportant shippers. Most were neat and clean except for one slob.He was wearing a dirty "muscle shirt"(his muscles were all in his stomach)Dirty cut-off shorts. I was really embarassed that he would approach this very good customer...
  19. redytrk

    Can I put this to work ?

    I doubt any of the expediting companys could use this unit. In addition to the previous comments. The floor must be able to support a fork lift 20,000# plus. The support stands should be rated at 25,000#. How about your overall length? Some states start to give you greif over 40`. Having said...
  20. redytrk

    I Need Power! What's the Best Way? 120 Volt Type

    RE: I Need Power! What's the Best Way? 120 Volt Ty 2 or 3 Deep cycle batteries and a 2000 watt inverter,is the only way to go.The batteries need to have an isolation switch to not drain your starting batteries. Our system like this give about a 6 to 8 hour time of running Tv,Lap top,fridge...
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