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    Maps

    Just visited Rand McNally's Web Site, Need some advice, The Deluxe Map spiral, stain proof Extra Large print. Would you find this the best investment over the less expensive maps. Does anyone use any other map that works better? Will be using Delorme with a PC and also have a Megellin.
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    Fuel cards, and tips or tricks of the trade.

    Luxo, can you elaberate a little deeper on cash discounts. What is off limits if anything when you ask this. What would estimate is a typical % you save, and what items do you buy the most that this works best with. Any and all items would be appriciated. You can bet I will incorporate your...
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    Fuel cards, and tips or tricks of the trade.

    Thanks for your answers, I have already taken a plan of action from this post. Called my bank who is being bought out by Wachovia, National net work of ATMS is in place, second was able to raise the limits to 1K so that works. I agree on the charges, I am a graduate of Crown Ministries have...
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    Is This Guy An Expediter?

    It could be a nascar garage
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    Hotels

    Does anyone find a difference in trying to book a room through the national 800 any less than calling the hotel direct? What about walking in and trying to ask for a discounted rate, what works best? Last time I tried making a reservation at the hotel I transfered to India, and was not given...
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    Load Securement Devices and how to.

    Great advice on securing the pallet with the ratchet strap. Did not have E track on the along the floor did want it ripped out by fork lifts. Thanks for all of your great answers. Please keep them coming.
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    Driver Shortage

    No when I was deciding between two Expediting Co. I came into work only to found out we had a team meeting. Announcemnt FED EX was joining our oginization. Imiagne the thoughts in my mind here I am getting ready to decide and explaining to Mr. Gibbs ah gee I am leaving you to go with Fed Ex. I...
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    Fuel cards, and tips or tricks of the trade.

    Re: Cash What type ATMs can you withdraw that large of an amount from? I believe my own personal bank will only allow $300 at a time this is why I did not plan on using at ATM I will now check to see. With gas prices so high now it would cost me five hundred to fill both tanks. I do like...
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    Driver Shortage

    Good friend of mine, fellow employee came up to me today saying "Paul Harvey" talked exactly on this topic today. He was amazed when I told him I alreay knew this. He is now asking questions re: the trucking industry. Short History I am leaving Nascar to join expediting I would already be in...
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    Hotels

    This is exactly the ideas I was looking for Thanks so much for your input, I realize parking was going to be an issue. Sunday's for the most part look to be ideal Pack the kids and go back home. Saturdays you get to listen to everyone slam there doors shut and then run back one more time to do...
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    Definitely better than expected

    Glad to see the comments on the Kenworth's Now if mine would only be finished I then could tell you. Patience only ANOTHER two weeks, guess Ill spend my two weeks fishing?
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    Load Securement Devices and how to.

    I will be going to orientation as soon as the truck is finished 3 rows of E track have purchased twelve E track straps for the ratchet straps or other securing devices. Have 10 two inch ratchet straps 15 feet and now I feel I should not have purchased the 1 inch ratchet straps. Can you...
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    Hotels

    My plans for this adventure are to stay in a nice hotel at least once a week. One of the Hamptons, Hilton, Wingate etc.. This way can take the time to do laundry. I was thinking that a Sunday evening. Catch up to the 34 hour rule if there is no load on the truck. Do the football game day...
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    Truckers Helper Software Package

    "Begining hub" TERM If I keep track of my odometer at every state line why do you need to put your odometer reading at every toll both on the reciept also. Or is just safe to keep all reciepts with the odometer reading on them? Does anyone put both start and finish odometer readings on the...
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    Truckers Helper Software Package

    Wife purcahsed the above software package OOIDA advertised it. Has anyone else used this. Being new, some of the terminoligy is hard to understand the order in which to enter it into the computer. My real question is should I just do all of the paper work by hand for a month transfere it when...
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    Washing your Truck

    What chain is the best at washing your truck and costs. Now if you are really fussy please let me know the do's and do nots. Comments on Alum tanks and rims would be appriciated. When I am at home I can do it here, but when I will be out for three weeks at a time seems like it will need to be...
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    Posts

    Just comming into Expediting I read every line of this disagreement last night. Here is what I found to be most intresting trying to be open to both sides. Waited 12 days for a load in a van. Come on, there is no way I believe that line. This web site has been so informational I appriciate...
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    Question on DOT medical exam.

    Any Med Center or Emergency Med Center will be able to do DOT physical. My own doctor refered me much less expensive than a office visit at your doctors. About $40.00 I would call in advance to make sure that there doctor or doctors have the necessary forms for you. I had to have mine mailed...
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    laptop and gps

    The day I committed to entering Expediting I purchased the Megellan RoadMate 700 from Cotsco or Sams Club about $1,000.00. Now you understand why I had to committ. It works great tells you when to turn even before you come to an instersection. If it does not have the location, example new...
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    reliable truck

    I will be new to Expediting on Oct 12 my new KW T-300 is scheduled to be ready for pick up Fort Wayne Truck Center you can call Mike Moss at 800 234 7712. Man has been excellent to work with. Took a rookie like me and has explained everything to me (taking time to do so). For the little more...
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