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    Weather Alert-Hurricane/Tropical Storm

    Yeah I know they bail for bad weather,,But I didn't know 20 some where going into dry dock..Ya don't want to say that to the crew of the Cole,,I believe it wasn't even the intended target until the morons swapped their boat at the launch point and later found another opportunity when it was...
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    2011 Michigan Waterfowl Seasons

    At least this date worked out for us here in the Lower part. We had a trip all planned for stuttgart Ar but we canceled because one of the guys got called back to G.M. That kinda worked out for me anyways since I'm winding this truck payment down. It's properly best I stay out here and finish...
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    Weather Alert-Hurricane/Tropical Storm

    I would think in todays world troop movements would be classified at least until they are under way.:confused: Anyways I saw on this mornings news reports the margin of error for this storm is 150 to 200 miles in any direction including how far inland it may reach.. Stay dry....
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    Michigan waterfowl seasons

    Nothing yet on the dates that I can find.. Oct 8th has to be the opener for the southern zone here in Mich. Any other day is unacceptably at this point and if not it will turn us into Poachers,,Our day is planned.. Ducks will fall on this day :D Our lil hunny hole is looking good. It...
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    Expedite Dispatch

    Maybe I can help ya with understanding it..its preety simply and the term has been used for some time now. :D Trucking Freight Glossary - Shipping Glossary Backhaul - Refers to a load of freight which permits a trucker to return to his home with a loaded truck, rather than an empty one.
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    Dayton Air Show

    Not to rain on the parade down there in Dayton but: Anyone stuck in the Detroit area can also see a show. Thunder over Michigan is going on this weekend and tickets look a bit pricey,,ya can do as I did this afternoon and pull into the rest area along I-94 (on the w/bound side) just east of...
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    Camping Out in Our Working RV's

    Only link to a campground that I have and they will gladly let you and truck in..Use it every time I get stuck in Virginia beach, $46.00 a day last time I was in there.Holiday Travel - Virginia Beach Also I think the woods and water thread has links to Mich state parks. I don't go often but I...
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    Gas tanks & Static electricity

    Well if ya knew this guy ya would know he has a tendency to get off route for cheaper fuel (or he failed to top off last time) and extra stops for more shower credits. I'm hoping to connect this to main fuel tank with shut off values to allow him added miles when needed. Also think but I'm not...
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    Gas tanks & Static electricity

    I'm in the same boat,,Picked up van and driver this past year and am starting to feel comfortable that he is picking up on the job and will stick it out. I also am deathly afraid of the fact of having gasoline and cans in the truck. I know countless of ppl have used em and gotten away with it...
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    What do you like and dislike?

    Biggest dislike would properly be the inability to utilize a log book. exp; ya do a 2.5 hour run for em and then your forced to go to bed for 10. Being married to the auto plants,,when other freight will fit in these trucks.(Not saying to get away from them,,I think I have made a fair living...
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    Would real expediters?

    Well I for one hope you guys didn't cause Lawrence (EO) some future revenue from this developing class. Anyways this was great,,first thread I read front to back in one sitting in months,,LOL thanks ppl ya made me remember what I like about this place Ragman,The tools explained was great...
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    Electric fan conversion

    Someone posted this for me awhile back when I asked about them. Electric Fan Engineering : Electric and Hydraulic Fans, Radiators, Charged Air Coolers, Heat Exchangers, Body Climate Control Systems I did send them a e-mail but never got a reply,maybe your luck will be better,,ether way there...
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    Canada Transforce keeps growing

    Looks like they picked up (or joined up)with another one yesterday morning. Or some sort of joint venger with DHL???Havn't really read into it yet. TransForce Inc.
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    Wheels

    No idea what ya would save in fuel, but just think how good ya would look going down the road. And ya just cant put a price on that.:D Not sure but maybe Aluim wheels help dissipate heat a bit better also??? If ya wanna upgrade to 11r24.5s I got a deal just for you in the classifed section.:D
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    Side to side rotation

    I dont have your answer but with modern & performance tires and so many different vechicles out here now,its changed abit since we grew up rotating tires in Dads driveway. Heres some reading for ya.Hope ya find answers your looking for. 2nd link is a seach that shows about 8 different...
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    07 M2 parking brake light and low air buzzer issue???

    awayne, When ya get back to your computer hope this helps,,and don't ask me why I still have this in the truck with me but I do.. Numbers on old valve is.. SWB A12-19777-203 Part # on my invoice is.... NGR/27SWB303R SWITCH-AMU Park. NO PSG Cost was $53.41 Hope it helps ya.
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    Ducks Unlimited Dinner

    Dont know,,never attended one,,My luck I would drop x amount on a ticket and get boiled hot dogs..or a spaghetti dinner. Yeah Yeah I know it a fund raiser so Hot dogs would be good,,just not boiled :D
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    Ducks Unlimited Dinner

    Your inviting us to dinner,,but I cant find the menu?? I did check the site but didn't see anything,but then again we all know my surfing ability's.Maybe I missed it??? You take way to much time off Layout for your hobbies:D LOL,, thanks for all you folks do for other waterfowl hunters and...
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    07 M2 parking brake light and low air buzzer issue???

    Well here we go back adding wires where wires dont belong or where never needed in the past.. The guy that replaced mine stated they have some sort of resistor embedded in the plastic valve and they don't hold up??? Not sure if he knew what he was talking about but system has been working good...
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    07 M2 parking brake light and low air buzzer issue???

    He isnt reporting a low air warning or low air light.
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