Where is everyone #5

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by DDlighttruck, Aug 27, 2017.

  1. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    Here's another pro tip that could be a good thing or not, depending on perspective.

    I live in a fairly populated suburb of ATL, where there's an Advance Auto Parts every couple miles it seems.

    What I discovered is they have sort of a hub/spoke distribution model. No idea where their nearest actual DC is, but there is usually one store in the middle of half a dozen others in about a 10-15 mi radius, that serves as a distribution location. That is the store that will have what you want when several others show out of stock.

    When I need something, I check the two of those nearest me and go there if they have it. Because the one a half mile from the house never does. Or try NAPA warehouse, the next level down into parts sourcing hell, if I'm determined to get one today.
     
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  3. BigBob410

    BigBob410 Road Train Member

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    P1010057.JPG a proper parts counter!! You send a snowflake in there I doubt they'd ever make it out alive!!:eek:
     
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  4. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    We no longer with in last couple years have any auto parts stores other than chain stores. Rather sad. Have to go 30 miles north for that service and anymore if you dont get Mike the owner on the phone you might as well call auto zone.
     
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  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    So my shop could really be a disguised auto parts store then?
     
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  6. PoleCrusher

    PoleCrusher Road Train Member

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    Dalton, GA, @ the daggum peelot with an empty deck.

    Loading out of Jefferson in the a.m.
     
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    Memphis, gettin my heavy on
     
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  9. MagnumaMoose

    MagnumaMoose Lost or Missing

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    ABC News just put out a headline about a terror plot that was stopped in California. The story is on hold ( under seal ) right now. Multiple targets including possibly the Santa Monica Pier. The suspect is a US Army veteran. FBI, LAPD and the US Attorney office is involved.
     
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  10. MagnumaMoose

    MagnumaMoose Lost or Missing

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    Jefferson Blanking by chance ?
     
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  11. Humblepie

    Humblepie Pontificator

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    Probably a load of kubota tractors since he’s leased to Mercer
     
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