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It's a lot easier when there is a truck in front of you. Have someone follow you around the vehicle (or substitute practice vehicle, like johnf suggested, but truck is best). While looking at the part to inspect, tell your partner everything you know about the part. The point of every part is...

Fourteen feet down the middle. I thing circling the outside might draw too much attention even without a trumpet. eb

188.5 laps in a sprinter van equals a mile, and it takes 55 minutes to cover that distance. eb

I spent most of the week between St Louis and Cleveland. Made a delivery to Cleveland. It was a hot load, so it didn't take the customer long to find the parts didn't fit. I was still in the area, so I got the load to return the parts to St Louis, wait for the parts to be tweeked and...

Going into a van as an owner operator is the time I wouldn't recommend signing on with a fleet owner for a trial run. Straight truck or tractor trailer, yes. Cargo van, no. Sell your personal vehicle. Buy a cargo van and make that your "paid for" private vehicle then try expediting with that...

If you don't go home, how do you get shot and quartered. I thought the objective of not going home was to not get shot and quartered. eb

You might be happy making $150-250 a week, but remember that you then have to pay for insurance and other fees which will probably amount to $150-250 a week. I wouldn't put someone in my vehicle under such an arrangement. You might be able to set something up on your own locally. Hang out at...

My first full week in a couple months, so it's hard to tell. eb

Understanding how this business works is important to figuring out how you decide to fit in. Links in my signature line go to some of the common discussions on getting started. eb

280,000 miles. I just replaced pads and rotors on all four corners. Rotors wore at about the same rate as the pads. eb

That explains it. My vehicle was in the shop last week. Thanks for mentioning it. eb

What is the new mac 19? Another thing Boltheads are supposed to find out by accident? eb

Rolling again on new brakes and shocks. Rockford, IL. eb

I've had time to play with Tasker. For me it is well worth the $6 price tag. It takes getting used to, but the Tasker website does help with instructions and a forum. Being able to make custom tasks eliminates the need for many extra apps, like the Dock Nothingness that I mentioned in the...

After four years with Sprint using a plane ol' phone and air card for internet connection, I moved to Verizon, and connect to the internet through a Droid X phone. Ends up costing about the same with an upgrade in technology. eb

In this business, nomads measure time in months not weeks. I take it you don't have a cdl yet? Most of the carriers that are called "training companies" are not expedite. eb

Did I hear my cue? I've included links in my signature line that are helpful in getting started here. eb

After a public statement like that I hope you don't get rearended. Not sure who will end up owning whom (carriers included)? eb

Veritas® Transfer/Log Scribe - Lee Valley Tools Here is a ready made tool with photos that describe the contour tracing idea Turtle talked about. The tool is easy enough to make once you understand how it works. It works good for any kind of contour transferring like cutting tile or carpet...

That's the one. eb