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    To Hino or Not To Hino?

    I am just wondering what experiences drivers or even fleet owners have had from the Toyota Hino Truck. I see a lot of them around the truck stops and a few struggling climbing hills here and there but would really like to know from experienced owners/drivers how these trucks hold up? I am...
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    looking for load boards

    I would also like to know what load board to use. I have a couple of trucks and often find them sitting for days on end or having to D/H sometimes 1,000 miles to load back to a better expediting area.
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    Lease an expedite truck???

    If you have questionable credit and these days if you don't already own a truck believe me your going to be questioned. In fact I have 8 trucks and the down payments are getting larger for expediters. As much as 50% down with Mack Financial. Creditors took a beating in 09 with many expediter...
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    Driver Referances

    Owners at Panther and Fed Ex CC are taking a huge risk hiring drivers and putting them into equipment with absolutely little support from the carrier. Recently a team Dead Headed a truck 1,000 miles and trashed the truck and even lost the cover to the generator. To add insult to injury the...
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    Lift Gate?

    No my company is not asking or suggesting that I invest in the lift gate. I am just trying to stay buisier. I figure that if in a 21 to 24 days cycle on the road at any one time that the lift gate might net me possibly 1 additional load possibly each month. Who knows, maybe I can work 12 or 13...
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    Lift Gate?

    Yes I am Fed Ex CC WG ER Unit and I love it. I am not sure how I might get a hold of Nighcreature? If you have a way of contacting him or anyone that might be able to help with this important decission. Thank you for your response and help.
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    Experienced driver w/inexperienced team driver,Where do we go??

    Class A Tracter Panther will not touch your co driver until he has at least 6 months experience. Fed Ex CC will take you on as a team. However there are a few conditions: Co driver cannot drive truck without you on truck for 6 months. Your trainee must take a road test given by an approved Fed...
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    Experienced driver w/inexperienced team driver,Where do we go??

    Panther will not touch your co driver until he has at least 6 months experience. Fed Ex CC will take you on as a team. However there are a few conditions: Co driver cannot drive truck without you on truck for 6 months. Your trainee must take a road test given by an approved Fed Ex CC approved...
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    Lift Gate?

    I am considering adding a lift gate to my reefer trailer. I am just wondering if there are owners out there that might be able to let me know if this is a good idea. This adds weight to gross combo to only alow me to scale around 37,000lbs max. I also have concerns that I may also loose some...
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