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    Expediter Rated Truck Service for Freightliner-KW

    RE: Expediter Rated Truck Service for Freightliner Rich Great Idea, build a strong relationship with your local repair shop as they may be able to save you when your away. I will be following your advice cheap insurance and you are considered a great guy in the mean time win/win. I did not...
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    What to do with all that stuff and limited space

    Discovered something great today, went to our favorite EO store Walmart. In with the luggage dept: there are these plastic bags with a zipper and a sandwich seal. Put your clothes inside, or comforter, pillow you name it squeeze the air out and WOW so much for that bulging over the sholder...
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    How can I get my back paychecks?

    No Doubt in my mind you have a shut case, Log books are a legal Document, now take them to your Dept: of Labor along with all ofour last pay stub or direct deposite, and any agreement in writing to them. Also should you not have a written agreement write down everything you can regarding pay...
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    Retiree Regrets...Avoid Them Yourself

    A good % use there 401K as there down payment to get into a business, a good % use l00% of there 401K. Don't use any portion of a tax free investment to start a business. Now on the other hand all Expeditors there is a large not for profit orginization tied into our industry that many of us...
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    How can I get my back paychecks?

    As a former Employer, you need to run to the Employment Security Office closest to you. North Carolina is a very employer friendly state most are not. But they FROWN Big time on this, it is called Fraud and the consequences are serious. No need to call your attorney the state is already on...
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    DIS-Orientation

    Just finished Orientation, I agree being a Newbee I had no business being with Veterans other than to learn from them. They had no business being with me. I left being overwhelmed, paper work I had no clue it was this much. I will master it but right now it is a pretty heavy fog...
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    A simple Thank you

    This is a GREAT SIGHT, I have stated it before "It took me four years in my last business to learn as much as I have before starting this business" Four years people that is alot of bumps to take! I just read the sight in question and could not stand it any longer, what came to mind is this...
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    FECC "CONTEST"

    Very intresting Posts. Since Monday will be my first day going into service.
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    Tag Axle

    Wow, I will keep my ballons away from your Rose Garden.
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    Expediting 101

    According to this I am doing almost everything wrong. Purchased the bells and whistles every extra option is not for luxury but for saving $ over time every one. I am a firm believer if you are going to do something do it with all your heart. I will not fail, I decided to do this...
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    c 10 cat

    He asked about gas mileage, would'nt this large of a truck avg around 6-7 mpg? Medium Duty 10 to 11? Thats alot of change @2.25+
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    A Special Thank You

    To our Adviterisers, Glen, Raceman, Leonard, TerryandRene, Doc Rushing, Tom R., TenHawk, LBD, and all of you other who have posted. I do appriciate all that you contributed. I am leaving this morning probably won't even need the radio as I have so many thoughts going thru this mind of mine...
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    Proper use of brakes

    From a Newbee, It was very clearly written in the N.C. CLD book I had to study. Remembered it and understood it. I am amazed how many trucks going down Fancy Gap or Wythville VA doing 75-80 with brake lights on entire time, and the smell of brakes. I will stay to right stabbing my brakes...
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    Expectations

    I can either ask every FECC driver I come in contact with. Or let me just ask it here and you can Email me back. In bigger cities can you give me a jump start on places of pick up and where you expierenced drivers sit at. I understand how complex this would be, if not can you leave me a phone...
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    ??? Automating Existing Landing Gear???

    O.K. I am spoiled I will admit it. If the auto gear breaks it can be done manual. Holland Hitch should have a web site to help you. Sincerely, Spoiled
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    Transfering Loads

    Took the advice of the 3/4 plywood, Extra Heavy duty also very smooth stronger than average plywood. Took a rubber matt no carpet, cut it in half, ramp is 24x60 small but should work between the trucks if they back up to each other? I am just wanting to transfere loads not make a bridge...
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    Right Weight

    I will go by tommorow, East Coast TRailer salesKraig Allen
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    Transfering Loads

    Do you tack or nail that rug to the board so it won't slide? Great idea. I was thinking to let the rug hang over a couple of inches as to get a smoother running start.Kraig Allen
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    Right Weight

    Has anyone ever seen or used this product, gives you exact readings for each Axle, no running to the Cat Scale or you know who.
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    Expectations

    You read my plans about visiting Libraries, but what exactly would I be looking for with the Trucking Publications if I am not a salesman for my carrier. I am not saying I'm not with the customers that I pick up from. Furthering the Education.
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