Indian River

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    Most places do, but there are some that don’t. When I drop and hook, it’s not uncommon to find the empty tank sitting there without a seal on the back and half of the dome lid handles unscrewed. Sometimes the lid will even be propped open a few inches. Always check the top before you drive off, even when it’s empty, so you don’t have problems during a DOT inspection. If they’re loose, fold the ears over the lid and spin the handles down snug.
     
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    I went through Houston around 4AM on Friday. I’m hauling grapefruit juice.
     
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    Cool, thanks. I'm kinda hesitant to work on company's tank though, they might want "professional" to work on it, so I might just wait until tomorrow to take it to the Love's. You said you took Yeast from here?
     
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    He’s talking about the dome lid.
     
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    Yeah, I know, I was also referring to brakes on the tank.
     
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    It’s not my place to advise you on that since I work for Indian River. I can’t speak for your company or what would be best. Brake issues and whether you should go to a shop is different than giving you driving tips and helpful advice on a person-to-person level.
     
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    Cool.
     
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    Technically you need to be certified to adjust brakes. Company I worked before had a class to certify you. That was probably 15 years ago. I have no idea about disc brakes. I asked a DOT officer in Kansas about disc brakes for adjustment and he told their isn’t really a way for you to do it but he said they usually only check pads to make sure they are not to thin.
     
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    To Love's it is then.
     
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    Bynum took over the north florida account
     
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