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    SPLIT AND A TERRIBLE OWNER-OPERATOR AGREEMENT

    Big Joe that would be convient, but it would also open a can of worms full of Attorneys to this Web Site. Those people need to do there own research as stated here. Some people cannot be helped from there own stupidity. Chuck Wagon I am not calling you stupid, we all make mistakes and have...
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    IdleAire is everywhere!!! No room left to park!!

    RE: IdleAire is everywhere!!! No room left to par Nightcreture thats exactly what I think about while idleing the truck, premature death to the engine. Now to the subject. I was at the TA in Jackson GA, no open spots anywhere, I was very tired and it was about 3 AM had a 2 AM drop in Griffin...
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    I know firearms are taboo but what about...

    15 lbs bellbar in the head will cause two large bumps the next day. Swing first ask questions later.
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    Pre-trip inspections

    Simon, by your comment you seem to want to live in a perfect world which in trucking is far from..... I once in TN did my PTI to only have it announced by another driver that I had to Marker lights anywhere on my truck. Crap happens, yes a PTI limits the exposure but just like last week on...
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    contracting/ leasing

    My carrier C&M I just cannot say enough about. My first few months were GREAT. And it has generally remained that way now for two years. Thank you Leo for the reccomendation that I call them. If your considering a company and have not signed on yet, call them 800 953 0802. Ask for Mike Petry.
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    XM Radio

    Thanksgiving 6 AM on comes a wonderfull singing of our National Anthum. Who done it? But it was goose bump raising, driving out of Dallas, sun still a long way before cresting over the horizon sky pink, orange not yet yellow ground fog being split on both sides of the highway only by the...
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    Christmas Shopping

    Gott R Done Yesterday. Waiting for a load, still no load so might as well spend some of the time being productive. The lines are only gonna get longer, with that watch out for the next two weekends unless you enjoy crowds. Has anyone noticed how some of the stores have absolutly no floor...
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    no more driving for mr

    I am so sorry to read this post. Prayers yes I will happy to say many for you. I wish you the very best as well. Broom
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    Thank you and with that

    Take your time and check the court records for any lawsuites against the person you want to do business with. Good indicator of Charictor. Your gona be very greatfull of your decision. Congrats and good luck.
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    Fuel purchase question.........

    I also use a Hess Credit Card (Visa) last month my charges were $900 with them. My wife told me today they credited my account $45.00 for paying the bill on time. 4 fill ups total. No Fees at all just a credit now I like that, and its fast real fast no lines just sign and go....
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    Fuel purchase question.........

    Them, how long does it take to get a Comdata loaded and than fuel? Is a credit card or cash not faster? I do not use one but it seems when ever I am in a hurry someone is having problems with using Comdata. Life is stressfull enough out here without adding the aggrivation of extra paperwork.
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    lease or buy?

    Please do not become another victum of a FLEECE, buy put a strong deposite down and keep your payments to a min. If something goes wrong or does not work out than sell the truck and take your lumps. With a lease your committed until death do you part, or you make each and every payment on...
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    Cleaner - Polish

    Hot Freight, to do the tanks and all metal is well over $400 if in poor condition, more expensive if really bad less if newer alum. To wash polish and detail the rest of a truck add $600. I detail vehicles when I go home for a week or more, including engine compartment, wheelwells (paint...
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    Cleaner - Polish

    Duragloss at Napa Stores. Makes my truck look great, makes my 69 Firebird, Convertable take first in any show.
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    preventing a gell up

    I agree with all posts. One warning, Cummins ISC DO NOT FILL THE FUEL FILTER PRIOR, all fuel MUST be filtered. The penalty is replacing those injectors!!!! Key the ignition and it will fill the filter might take longer to start, or even stall once started but its OK. NEVER FILL THE FILTER...
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    how large is large

    Pretty darn big.....
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    Toyota plant in Buffalo, WV-- Beware expediters

    RE: Toyota plant in Buffalo, WV-- Beware expediter Never drop the air until you bump the dock, than pull up an inch. I will than if necessary let the air out, after I have lowered the landing gear thus all the weight is where it should be ON THE LANDING GEARS. Reverse the above in pulling...
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    American Trucking Associations pushed HOS regs on

    RE: American Trucking Associations pushed HOS regs Go ahead let this pass, than we can all cough up hundreds if not a couple thousand dollars to install. Oh sure we can get a tax deduction but probably no tax credit, are we gona demand more $ for the runs to compensate us? It all comes back...
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    Car Hauling

    Talked with a guy last Fall. Does very well his answers were straight on, he was as intrested in my truck as I was in his set up. He hauled almost 100% for CarMax between the lots Texas to the East Coast, roughly $2.00 a mile and no DH as there were always more to be taken to another spot...
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    Fuel purchase question.........

    Do not use Comdata for fuel purchases. Way to many fees by the end of the year. Credit Cards get a surcharge but not as high as Comdata, OOIDA has a fuel card program that will save you some $ and there are other ways also, Flying J has a card these are all cash price cards. As for your...
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