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    are there any decent owners out there?

    > What would be a good string of questions to ask an owner? > Steven..... All of the regular, pay, copy of the contract, how is the leased company to work for etc.. Then LISTEN, his answers should tell you (if he talks on and on, and on) do I want...
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    Back Pain ?

    L-5 in my lower back is no longer there. Successfull Surgery Oct 01. Keep stomach muscles strong and it keeps the pressure off the lower back, keep weight to normal level, a good pallet jack, gloves, and good work shoes not tennis shoes when you gotta get back there and work on the...
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    Canada Latest Crossings

    4 times to Canada this year, trip one back thru Windsor paid $5 trip two exit Buffalo peace bridge no fee next time cross 87 VT no fee forth time cross Eastern MT from SK paid $5. Whats up with these fees and not being consitant, I am not about to begin arguing with request from a guy with a...
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    Sorry re; Pay problems

    Very sorry to read that someone can be such a scum bag. As Independent Owners of our own Business's there is really nothing one can do other than going to court. Your gona need a lawyer. What a shame and I hope others read this, as this is a real danger in Contractor Relations and pay. We...
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    Flying J heated fuel .

    I read this but it did not indicate the J. But if this is true why not come the month of Sept or Oct to get the word out that as small as the Expeditor Industry is that ALL expeditors boycott the J for a month or couple of months and see what kind of impact that could make to them with a...
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    Better Mileage by Waxing?

    I always say I am not gona spend the day waxing it after I wash it and sure enough come 3PM I just finishing up for what? Certinaly not more MPG or I would be getting that 45 mpg. I see no difference other than I sware to myself on my first load offer when it showers in front of the new...
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    Credit Card With Fuel Rebates

    It was asked from another post, favorite truck stops 81 85 95. I also posted along time ago re: the rebate program at Wilco. Yes they work, I was critisized re: several items relating to the card. Yes they rebated me 10% on all fuel charges for the first three months no strings attached...
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    Flat Bed Freight

    I have only seen one, it had the curtans that rolled up to the front and than came back if it needed to be covered. Some trucks have the barn doors on the rear and it has to be rolled out like a Van. Truck was a ten wheeler I believe it was a Pete or Intl. Grand Rapids Mich. Go where the...
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    PANTHER II

    > >. I have only been in the expedite business for six >years. And by no means do I consider myself a expert. But I >do know that this business has a high turnover rate. It's a tough business. Six years and your not an Expert? I would dissagree.
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    WEEK ONE WITH PANTHER

    I agree with Fastman and the others on word of caution. My firs week with both co.s were my best (until last week 26 weeks ago). The reality sits in those #s should not be used as averages but goals to meet or beat. Sounds like things just clicked for him as it did for me but continuing that...
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    Canada Rehab Waiver to enter Canada

    I do not see you ever being allowed into Canada for Business with that back ground. Its a shame but thats how both sides of the border look at it. Meet a driver (Arnold EX) we sat for an evening at a Truck Stop one son was a Mounty, other could not get his act together. U.S. will never let...
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    Damaged Panther Truck

    Had to be a very high PU or Van because the damage was clear up to the windows. As you said they did not fair well, by the look of all that damage did not look good. So let me lead this into another question? What if this happens to one of us or what are they going to do about insurance...
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    Need a quick response.........

    You stole my story, that sounds like something I would do. Thanks for the warning one less thing I won't do. I HOPE?
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    Building the ultimate expediter

    Your not looking for a work truck, your looking for a luxury tour bus. Joe has one (Gibbs) just does not haul freight only Executives to and from the Nascar races. Is there such a thing as you all describe?
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    Drip, Drip, Drip

    I can give you all a good one. Don't bother trying to save $ on oil changes out there. Use an authorized dealer, you will pay $25 more but when they screw up there is no argument just pull into the next Cummins, Freightliner, Cat dealer and let them fix it. I could go into a long story, but...
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    Truckstops-81/85/95

    I 81 West of Roanoke the stop up on the hill cannot remember the name but great food, nice accomidations. The chain I like best but is limited on food selections are the Wilco's. Fuel is always a bargin and its even 5% less if you use the Wilco Visa. Clean, fast, and the best orginized...
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    Todays top Story

    Where can you find Interuption Insurance, and does anyone have it and how much does it cost? Have a dissability policy now but they limit you only to your take home with a max of $1,400 a month. I encourage all to read the article on the front of the EO.
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    Lawyers

    This might let the cat out of the bag on how I feel about the above profession. Heard this on TV Friday night. Whats the difference between a bucket of crap and a lawyer???? The bucket. They did not use the word crap, I enjoyed and instantly had a flash back of my lawyer who I still cannot...
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    Canada Fast

    Why would I need it? Why does a Birth Certificate, DL not be the same?
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    Greiger Motors AAAA++++++ Panther2 AAAAA++++++

    RE: Greiger Motors AAAA++++++ Panther2 AAAAA++++ Great Observation on Wife being part of the Team. Hope she signs up before the Seahawks get her, but that could be another season with no Superbowl or 20 seasons.
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