What are you Carhauler’s doing in these slow times? Is it even slow for you yet

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    F55707BD-BDEE-465E-9B74-3417E3A2027F.png 99D16DB3-9EB5-44EE-8C15-AB5C11C73401.jpeg Some of you are still hauling cars and staying busy. I am one of the ones who is at home, but also staying busy for now. Since I have plenty of time to catch up on maintaining my rig, I have been doing so. From lubing quick spins, pressure washing and touch up painting the underside, to polishing wheels and tracking down hydraulic lines that may not be padded and gradually rubbing a hole, I am doing it. We could be in for a long ride, but I may as well have a clean well maintained rig.

    What have you been doing?
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    Just got home Friday night after an extended trip, knowing we were gonna be sitting. Most of this week will be truck chores after a long winter.
     
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    I don't know about anybody else but my Solitaire game has come up a couple of notches!!!
     
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    Golf courses are still open here, one to a cart or walk. I may take up golf again.
     
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    I've been parked for 3 weeks now watching coronavirus press conferences that ramble on far too long. There is very little work and a whole lot of greedy brokers which equals no reason to start the truck. I've had calls from the same broker for the last 2 weeks asking if I could help them move the same 3 cars to TN. No thanks, I'll watch from the sidelines.
     
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    Definitely can feel.the crunch but as long as im willing to work the office keeps finding it. Just got 2000 cars. From manheim to manheim. 15 minutes driving. But hey it keeps us busy. Suck ### if you ask me. But its better than nothing.
     
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    I know the truck thieves are taking full advantage. 3 trucks stolen in the last 12 days. Recovered 3 tractors 2 trailers. Found a tractor this a.m on the way to go load. Never got loaded. So i have to work tomorrow instead of enjoying the day off. Guess ill be home until thursday a.m
     
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    That deadhead pay is the #### in times like this. Its grab a unit or 2 or deadhead back.
     
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    Love the hashtags
     
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    My Grandfather and Dave Ramsey were both right about it raining one day.
     
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