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    Are cargo van runs realy THIS slow right now?

    Norcross? As in Norcross, (.54/mi.) Georgia.
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    great life before expediting

    Maybe Lawrence could setup a new forum expressly for ranting and raving. THE UNLOADING DOCK: Got a 22' box full of pent up anger? Open the doors and back right up. Anything goes here. You can even use that U.A.W guy as a wheel chock. Just don't spill his beer. THE BOXING RING: Got an axe...
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    Changing topic order

    Greg, I guess I'm just a little slow. I always replied after the last post. Got it now, thanks. Gift certificate from Office Depot for 1 genuine Naugahyde pocket proctector and 1 120z. tube of slide rule grease are on the way. Thanks again and carry on with your programming.
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    idle stick?

    Is that after the sleeper installation? My Chey weighed in at about 5600# fresh out of the box.
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    OPINIONS ARE JUST THAT

    :) ;) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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    Changing topic order

    Speaking of geeks...... Why are some replies out of chronological order? As much as a day or two.
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    idle stick?

    ftp000, Do you know what your Sprinter weighs after the conversion and full of fuel and personal gear? I couldn't get an answer from Caldwell. Just curious as to what one weighs and how much that leaves for freight.
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    Art Museums and Art Couriers

    Blanket and pad the art courier and then strap him or her to the wall of the box. Tell dispatch you're an art critic.
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    still brainstorming

    I teamed with an older experienced driver in a single bunk cab-over freightliner. Guess who slept over the doghouse? We were pulling a reefer and ran steady. Only did it for six weeks but gained years of knowledge from an old pro. Expediting involves some down time. With a big sleeper and...
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    Should I file my taxes if I only made 10K?

    If you want a dose of syphilis then don't file. Otherwise by all means file. Especially if you are itemizing deductions. Don't forget the D.O.T. per diem.
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    haz mat clean up

    I hit a deer in southern Iowa. It took out the left front fender, bumper, headlight and of course the radiator. Got towed to a truckstop and was able to transfer the freight. There was a state trooper and a county sheriff having coffee. I asked if I should fill out an accident report. They...
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    idle stick?

    An idle stick is a metal rod with 2 adjustable sliding clips. The rod fits between the bottom of tha dash and the foot feed. It puts pressure on the pedal increasing engine speed. A wooden dowel cut to the right length and notched on one end works just as well. Or a broken ice scrapper/brush.
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    Who are you?

    Phreak, if you drove a B-train then you should have no problem driving a little ol B-van. Thumping tires on a van is not as aerobically beneficial as thumping all those tires on a B-train. Good luck!
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    early impression on conway FSC?

    Con-Way Now is a very small subsidiary of CNF. CNF is comprised of 3 LTL carriers, truckload division, Logistics, trailer manufacturer, air freight and a slug of other companies including Con-Way Now. If they are braging about f.s.c. as an intragal part of thier profits they could be trying to...
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    SNOW & ICE

    Rex, don't north of Frostbite Falls, MN with any recreational commodities. There is an international border and Dudley DoRight is waiting on the other side.
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    SNOW & ICE

    Rex, next time you are in Frostbite Falls, MN. say hi to Rocky and Bullwinkle for me. Must kiellll moooose and squirel. Thanks, Boris
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    Tires: Recaps or New for DOT inspection

    At one time it was illegal to run recaps on the steer axle. I don't know if that's still the case today. It is legal to run recaps on drive, tag and trailer axles. And this is common practice with many O/O as well as with large fleets. Some tires can be recapped...
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    FDX

    Does UPS Expedite have a fleet of O/O and vehicles or are they acting as a 3PL and using other carriers.
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    E-350- Where to Mount CB?

    Dieselphreak, if you p.m. your e-mail address I will send pictures this weekend.
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    E-350- Where to Mount CB?

    I have a Chevy and mounted my radio in the roof. First hold the radio with bracket up against the roof to make sure you can reach and see it. Also check that the mic cord doesn't obstruct your vision. Cut a piece of 3/4 inch plywood about 2" larger all around than your bracket. Pull the...
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