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  1. Doggie Daddy

    "Broker based" vs. "Central" dispatch

    i would have to disagree with some of the things dan has to say about agent based companies versus central dispatch companies. > An agent based company works well for those >who want to make their own decisions about layovers, and >when to take time off, or which load to accept. If those...
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    possible helpful site for newbees

    i just found this web site on another forum:o :o if you know the DOT # of the carrier that you are trying to get info on just type it in and you will get fleet size [drivers and power units,wich will tell you how many units are team or solo]and inspection and accident data for the last two...
  3. Doggie Daddy

    I dont even know where to begin

    chaz, first of all welcome to EO. seeing as how you have been a member for only 2 days, i suggest that you spend some time looking at current and past postings on this site. i think you will find the answers to most of the questions that you are asking. as far as the question on expedited...
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    QUESTIONS FOR THE WEAVEMEISTER

    i was at the MATS on saturday, and the AB guys were nowhere to be found.from what i hear they had a very limited prescence at the show. hmmmm, could the handwriting be on the wall? by the way, this was my first time at MATS but by no means will it be my last. to put it mildly, it is AWESOME...
  5. Doggie Daddy

    Try Hours vs. Express-1

    first, let me just say that i am not leased to either carrier that you have mentioned.and also i do not operate a van, but i do have some thoughts about the questions that you have asked. >My questions are, which carrier do you think would keep you >busy the most? I know that everyone gets...
  6. Doggie Daddy

    AUX. AXELS

    our D unit is also registered at 54,000# in ohio. DDx2
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    QUESTIONS FOR THE WEAVEMEISTER

    thanks for the great info tazman.the estimate that i got for changing out the ring and pinion also included a $140.00 charge for reprograming the trucks computer.the person that i talked to from IH said that he didn't think that they would go below a 4.88 gear, because of the top speed factor...
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    A Blair Enterprises

    RE: Blair Enterprises, Inc., T. Roberson II chet, it sounds like you found an owner/carrier that has what you are looking for as far as getting back to your home state.i would caution you to get everything in writing as to what the owner expects from his drivers as far as home time and...
  9. Doggie Daddy

    Empty weights, life expectancy, class 7 vs 8

    klk, click on the classified ad link on the home page, there are several used trucks listed that might be what you are looking for. DD
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    QUESTIONS FOR THE WEAVEMEISTER

    at 65 mph i am at about 2150-2200 rpm (kinda hard to pinpoint that 'cause the tach is also doing some weird things, but the dealer can not find any problems with that) i talked to the truck manufacturer and international today trying to get someone to listen to me concerning the gear ratio /fuel...
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    QUESTIONS FOR THE WEAVEMEISTER

    Weave, As you know, we have the International 7400 with DT530 Allison 6-speed. This truck has 5.63 rear-end gears. While we love the way the truck accelerates, the fuel mileage is horrendous. Our last truck was an FL-70 (8.3 cummins, 7-speed), this truck got app. 10 to 11 mpg. Our International...
  12. Doggie Daddy

    Now that we have a public difference of opinion, let's do a fun poll. OF THE 2 TOP SELLING COLAS, W

    RE: Pepsi Rules! hey,coke is great!! it's just the thing to remove road film off of your windshield and clean up your battery terminals. but as far as drinking the stuff, i wouldn't.DD
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    What are my odds

    trump, you are located right in the heart of expediter alley !!!
  14. Doggie Daddy

    Sourthern Runs

    WHOA eric,you sure do move fast. it was a little over 2 days ago that you asked for info on express-1, and now you are already in a truck? it sounds like it's a little to late for you to be asking, i hope it all works out for you. DD :o :o
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    Sourthern Runs

    eric, i can't give you any info about express-1 but if you go to the big truckstops located there in knoxville and look around that should give you an idea on what companies are running to and through your area.also take the time to talk to some of the drivers that are running the type of unit...
  16. Doggie Daddy

    Whats the better Truck??? & Why-Opinions/Reasons

    RE: Whats the better Truck??? & Why-Opinions/Reaso tony,i'm not sure but somehow i dont think weave is gonna be happy with you calling his freightliner columbia an fl80.:o :o :o as for your question bob,i can only answer from my own experience.we started out as newbies a little over a year and...
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    PantherII, solo, D unit drivers?

    arky, i am only going to be able to answer one part of your question. because i dont work for panther[even though their hq's are just 12 miles from my home]and i dont drive solo.however, i would like comment on the question concerning the turnover rate at the larger companies. all one has too...
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    FYI

    i would be sceptical of any and all persons claiming to be recruiters in the open forums.all of the major carriers have ad banners on the EO site that will ensure that you are dealing with the real representatives of the various companies,and will gaurantee that your personal information stays...
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    How much does a empty box weigh?

    well now my previous post looks kind of strange since the administrators have removed [and rightfully so]born2drives post.your post had nothing to do with anything concerning this thread,which is how much does an empty box weigh?.hell, as near as i could figure it didn't have anything to do with...
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    How much does a empty box weigh?

    Born2drive,?????????
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