#Trucker 6000

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What I l1ft3d from 4/1/2023 - 4/30/2023

American Eagle Outfitters:

- Rolling Stones oversized crewneck sweatshirt

Barnes & Noble:

- 7 books (4/2/2023)

- Paper Source Scantron tote bag

- San Francisco tote bag

- 6 books (4/6/2023)

- 8 books (4/8/2023)

- 5 books (4/11/2023)

- 7 books (4/16/2023)

- B&N canvas tote bag - black + gold (4/16/2023)

- 4 books (4/17/2023)

- Out of Print Library tote bag

- 7 books (4/22/2023)

- 4 books (4/25/2023)

- 1 book (4/27/2023)

CVS:

- CeraVe Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream

- Get Well greeting card

- Okabashi slides (coral)

- RawSugar Sugar Scrub (Pineapple + Maqui Berry + Coconut)

- Scünci 2-pcs Scrunchies (blue tie-dye + blue paisley)

- Scünci 1-pc Scrunchie (orange + peach tie dye)

- Kitsch satin pillowcase (Aura)

- Weleda Skin Food Light Nourishing Cream

- CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream

Dick's Sporting Goods:

- Nike crewneck logo sweatshirt (white)

- 47 Giants pullover hoodie (gray)

- Stanley H2O Quencher H2.0 Tumbler - 40 oz (rose gold)

- Nike crewneck pullover sweatshirt (lavender)

- North Face crewneck pullover sweatshirt (marine blue)

- 47 Sacramento Kings long-sleeve graphic t-shirt

- Nike Hydrastrong one-piece swim suit (black)

-  Hydroflask lunch box

- Nike crewneck pullover sweatshirt (guava pink)

- Stanley H2O Quencher H2.0 Tumbler - 40 oz (gray)

- The North Face Pride tote bag

- Nike crewneck pullover sweatshirt (beige)

- Stanley 30 oz. Ice Flow Tumbler with Flip Straw (Lavender)

- 2 Adidas hats (blue & pastel green)

- Calia foam slides (gray)

- Body Glide Foot Glide Stick

- SKLZ Targeted Massage Ball

Hobby Lobby:

- Metal Earth 1908 Ford Model T Steel Model Kit (for Dad)

- Metal Earth 1965 Ford Mustang Steel Model Kit (for Dad)

- GellyRoll Moonlight Gel Pen set (10 pcs)

- Perler Clear Pegboards (5 pcs.)

- Perler 6000 beads bag

- Dumbo applique patch

- Winnie the Pooh Iron-On Patch Set

- Peanuts Iron-On patch

- Fabric remnant (black + white dogs)

Hollister:

- Matisse graphic t-shirt

- Sunset tie-dye hoodie

Home Goods:

- Porter 2-pcs Silicone Bags

- Eco Seroa Set of 20 Reusable Kitchen Towels

- OXO Steel Pop Container - 2.1 qt

- OXO Steel Pop Container - 0.2 qt

- Progressive silicone microwave turntable protector

J.C. Penney:

- 2 pairs Adidas tennis shoes

- Levi's graphic t-shirt (gray)

- Wrangler High Rise Vintage 3" Shorts (black)

- Wrangler Roll Shorts

- Levi's 501 cut off shorts

- 4 Levi's graphic t-shirts (black, navy, orange, lime green)

- Wrangler crop graphic t-shirt (pale yellow)

- Wrangler graphic t-shirt (gray)

- ANA 1/2 button down tunic blouse (army green)

- Puma DryCell athletic shorts

- Levi's 711 Skinny jeans

- Wrangler High Rise Rodeo Straight Crop jeans

- 3 Levi's t-shirts (2 white / 1 blue)

- Wrangler t-shirt (rust)

- Levi's 501 Original jeans (gray)

- Rebok leggings

- Rebok sports bra

- ANA short sleeve t-shirt

Lowe's:

- Style Selections Plastic Soap Dish

- Yardsmith Hand Tool Weeder (** for Mom **)

- 2 packs of weed whacker "string"

Macy's:

- Ralph Lauren pajama set (blue + white stripes)

- Calvin Klein Performance quarter zip hoodie (gray)

- Levi's cropped peasant blouse (cream)

- Levi's graphic crewneck sweatshirt (navy)

- Levi's High Rise Mom Jean Shorts

- And Now This bodysuit (black)

- Rebok full-zip hoodie (tangerine)

- Levi's High Rise Mom Jeans (distressed)

- Levi's white button down linen short sleeve shirt

- Levi's ribbed t-shirt (pink + white stripes)

- Levi's graphic t-shirt (periwinkle)

- Jenni short pajama set (chambray)

- Ralph Lauren terry cloth bathrobe (white)

- Ralph Lauren light bathrobe (gray)

- Levi's Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jacket (cream)

- Levi's ribbed scoop-neck crop t-shirt (blue, yellow, lime green)

- And Now This bodysuit (cream)

- Ralph Lauren light bathrobe (navy)

- Ralph Lauren pajama set (gray w/white stripes)

- Levi's 501 Shorts (medium blue denim)

- Levi's graphic t-shirt (cream)

- Calvin Klein Performance full-zip hoodie (olive)

- Levi's 501 cut off shorts (light blue)

- Levi's corduroy jacket w/sherpa collar

- Rebok full-zip sweatshirt (lavender)

- Ralph Lauren button-down sleep shirt (blue + white stripes)

- Short-sleeve + shorts pajama set (flowers + smiley faces)

- Levi's 501 Skinny jeans

- Ralph Lauren pajama set (*** For Mom! ** pink + blue paisley - size M)

- Ralph Lauren button-down sleep shirt (pink + white stripes)

- Levi's ribbed scoop-neck shirt (blue + white stripes)

- Calvin Klein Performance full-zip hoodie (pea green)

- Calvin Klein Performance ribbed v-neck long sleeve shirt (gray)

- Columbia microfleece full zip sweater (hot pink)

- Ralph Lauren pajama set (navy blue + white polka dots - capri bottoms)

- Levi's graphic t-shirt (salmon)

- Levi's flannel button-down shirt (brown, black + white)

- Columbia full zip fleece sweater

- Ralph Lauren pajama set (blue + white paisley)

- 2 Wacoal bras

- Ralph Lauren pajama set (pink + blue paisley)

- Levi's ribbed button-down t-shirt

- Levi's flannel button down shirt

Michael's Crafts

- Scotch Thermal Laminator

Target:

- EOS Shea Better 24H Moisture Body Lotion (Vanilla Cashmere)

- E.L.F. Luminous Putty Primer

- Bananagrams game

- Brita Elite 10 Cup water filtration pitcher

- Byoma Balancing Face Mist

- Byoma Melting Balm Cleanser

- Mielle Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque

- TruSkin Vitamin C Super Serum +

- Rowenta X-Cel Steam Easy garment steamer

- TruSkin Vitamin C Facial Serum

- Threshold recycled glass soap dish

- Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet perfume

- E.L.F Luminous Putty Primer

- ColourPop Feather Effect Styling Wax

- ColourPop Feather Effect Brow Brush

- OXO 3-Piece Suction Bath Set

- C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout (Icy Blue Razz)

- Keurig Descale & Cleanse Starter Kit

- Squatty Potty Bamboo Flip stool

- Peds Mid Cut socks (6 pack)

- Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar perfume

- Hero Rescue Balm

- Pixi On-the-Glow Bronze (Rich Glow)

- Pixi On-the-Glow Blush (Juicy)

- Pixi On-the-Glow Blush (Ruby)

- Revlon Oil Absorbing Roller

- Revlon Facial Roller Refill

- EcoTools Body Gua Sha

- OXO 3-Piece Bath Suction Set

- OXO Hair Catch Drain Protector

- OXO 7-Piece Clip Set

Ulta:

- Philosophy Amazing Grace Eau de Parfum

- Philosophy Amazing Grace Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel

- Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater

- Hero Force Shield Superfood Serum Stick

- Bumble & Bumble BB Bond-Building Repair Oil Serum

- Bumble & Bumble BB Hairdresser's Invisible Oil

- Fur Oil (2.5 FL oz.)

- Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm

- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

- Briogeo Farewell Frizz Smoothing Shampoo

- Lanolips Lip Water

- Bumble & Bumble Bb Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

- Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream

- Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream

- Lanolips Glossybalms (Berry)

Walgreen's:

- Aveeno Eczema Therapy Rescue Relief Treatment Gel Cream

- Microban 24 Hour Sanitizing Spray (Citrus Scent)

- CeraVe Healing Ointment (5 oz.)

- Shea Moisture 100% Pure Jamaican Black Castor Oil

- Billie Razor Dream Pop Starter Kit

- Billie Razor Malibu travel razor case

- Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum

- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Moisturizer

- Kristin Ess Weightless Hydration Daily Scalp + Hair Mask

- Olay Hyaluronic Nourishing + Hydrating Body Lotion

- CoverGirl Color Correcting Serum Moisturizer Primer (Redness Neutralizer)

- Essie Hard To Resist Advanced nail strengthener

- Essie Speed-Setter top coat

- The Honest Co. Gently Nourishing Bubble Bath (Sweet Almond)

- Olly Extra Strength Sleep gummies (70-count)

- Scünci 5-Pcs Headwraps

- Dr. Bronner's Lavender Organic Hand Sanitizer

- G2 Limited Edition Mineral Art Premium Gel Roller pens (4-count)

- Aveno Daily Moisturizing Body Oil Mist

- Gimme Thick Hair bands (6 pcs - black)

- The Original Make Up Eraser 7- Day Set (black)

- Shea Moisture Pink Himalayan Salt Relaxing Bar Soap

- Goli Ashwaganda Gummies

- Scünci 5-piece headwraps

VS Pink:

- Embroidered Logo crewneck pullover sweatshirt

- Logo full zip sweater (pink)

- Logo full zip sweater (cream)

- Flared yoga pants w/fold-over waistband

-  Black leggings

- Short pajama set

Total: 245 items

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How to Find Truck Loads for Owner Operators

More than 70% of transported goods are moved by trucks in the United States. More than 90% of companies in the United States long-distance freight trucking industry are owner-operators. Getting frequent, reliable, and well-paying truck loads is crucial for the smooth running of any trucking business. In the past, owner-operators had to constantly check physical load boards, wait in truck shops, or make several calls a day in order to get loads. Times have now changed. The internet, smartphones, apps, etc. offer an advantage to finding a reliable source to get truck loads. If you are still in the researching phase of becoming a new owner operator please see our full guide on how to start a trucking business in 2024. 

Below are a few ways in which an owner-operator can find loads:

Load boards

Load boards are the most common way to find loads. This is especially a reliable option for a new business to get rolling quick. A Load board is essentially an online site that provides a shared platform for shippers and truckers/owner-operators. The shippers post information of the load such as the origin, distance, destination and other important details, and owner operators can apply to pick up transport those loads. Load boards can be very helpful if the business is not leased onto a dedicated carrier. 

Load board apps are also available on smartphones that provides multiple listings to help owner-operators find suitable loads. Load boards differ from one service provider to another. While some may provide the services for free, others charge a fee to access the boards. We discuss the best load board sites for owner operators:

Paid load board websites that also offer free trial:

Direct Freight - https://www.directfreight.com/home/

DAT - https://www.dat.com/load-boards

Get loaded - http://www.getloaded.com/

Truckers Edge - https://www.truckersedge.net/

Load Match - https://www.loadmatch.com/

Free load board websites:

Trucker Path - https://truckerpath.com/truckloads/free-load-board/

Trulos - http://www.trulos.com/

DSSLN - http://www.dssln.com/

Freight Finder - https://www.freightfinder.com/

Load up - http://www.usacanadaloadup.com/

Apps:

Trucker Path

DAT

Truckloads & Freight

All the websites or apps above should give a start to owner operators on how to find truck loads with a load board. Other options apart from public load boards are below. 

Lease-on

Some companies have a private load board. These are specifically for owner-operators to lease-on with that company. This option provides the owner-operator with the stability of a big company – which is an added advantage for a new owner-operator. It also gives the freedom to choose the freight directly from a load board. Some companies also offer discounts on operating expenses to owner-operators. Hence, it helps the owner-operator utilize its purchasing power. Owner-operators may also get paid a fuel surcharge versus per mile.

Freight brokers

Freight brokers help finding loads. Choosing a freight broker can be a handy option if an owner-operator is not looking to lease-on with a trucking company. A freight broker eases the process by doing most of the leg-work. This includes dispatching loads, tracking shipments, payrolls, invoicing, etc. A freight broker assists a shipper in finding a carrier that is qualified to move its load. Once a deal is negotiated, the broker connects the shipper with the owner-operator. The broker negotiates the highest amount with the shipper for the load, and connects the shipper with a carrier that is willing to move it at the lowest amount. The margin is called a spread, and is charged by the broker as a fee for the service provided. The spread is usually 15-25% of the profit. 

For example, an owner-operator agrees to move a load for $6000. A freight broker negotiates with the shipper for $7000 to do the trip. The margin of $1000 is the spread, goes directly to the freight broker.

A freight broker can be an individual or a company. When looking for one to partner with, it is recommended to find ones who are registered with the FMCSA and cover insurance costs. It is a great option for beginner owner-operators who are yet to get a strong foothold in the industry. It is important to have clarity regarding the impact of the spread on the profits made for a business. 

Dispatchers

A dispatcher manages the flow of the freight for efficient movement of the truck load. This is done by avoiding empty miles in the trips. Doing so helps in maximizing profits for owner-operators. One of the keys to smooth functioning of this service is constant communication with the owner-operator. A dispatcher ensures compliance and usually provides customer service. In addition to finding loads for the owner-operator, dispatchers also aid in various backend operations. This includes all associated paperwork like tax records, permits, insurance, etc. Some dispatchers provide end to end services. This means the dispatcher takes care of finding and managing the loads, as well as ensuring timely payment from the shipper. The fee is charged either at a flat rate, or as a certain percentage of the load. An owner-operator can hire an individual dispatcher or a trucking dispatch service provider. This is another way for owner operators to find truck loads.

Government Contracts

Federal, state, and local governments often outsource their transportation requirements. To be considered as an option for moving government loads, an owner-operator has to register on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) website as a company. Registering as a government contractor can help an owner-operator find loads in their own city/area. Obtaining contracts can vary depending upon the security clearance required for winning the bids. A contract with government entities like the US postal service or getting the business’ name on the GSA list can bring in steady work-flow and also offer great pay. Government contracts are a great option for finding loads for an owner operator.

Prospecting

Prospecting is the continual process of finding loads. It revolves around researching shippers in the local area. The owner-operator should research the number of shippers, the kind of loads needed to move, destinations catered to, etc. This will help the owner-operator determine a prospect shipper to get loads from. The process requires the owner-operator to connect with the prospect shipper by reaching out to them. In the communication, an owner-operator can enquire about the shipper’s requirement and any trips suitable for the owner-operator to undertake. It also helps in finding any future opportunities that the shipper might offer. This requires a bit more work for the owner operator but also provides a good opportunity to find more loads.

Networking

Just like any other business, networking can be a key step for ensuring an owner-operator’s visibility and possible growth in the industry. Creating friendships can lead to prospective clients. Getting involved in associations like the American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) or other local events can help in professional connections that may be a great pathway for getting loads. It not only helps in staying informed about news in the trucking industry, but also helps in tips and guidelines to grow business.Owner operators should choose a strategy or combination of strategies above to determine what works best for the business. At first, an owner-operator might not have a lot of load options to choose from. The owner-operator may have to take up any available job to keep the business running. Though overwhelming at first, it gets easier with each trip. Owner Operators need the best technology and ELD Mandate provides some of the best products from Asset Trackers, Dash Cams, ELDs, Tablets and Data for all owner operators.

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TomTom Truck GPS update: Helping professional drivers deliver on time

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Smash Hits (August 27 - September 9, 1986): 83/?

Credits to Michael Kane.

THIS IS HOW MANY PEOPLE IT TOOK TO SET UP QUEEN’S CONCERT AT KNEBWORTH…

THIS IS HOW MANY PEOPLE IT TOOK TO SET UP QUEEN’S CONCERT AT KNEBWORTH…

1 A "rigger". They assemble the stage (all 6000 square feet of it!). Sometimes this can take two days, so there are two stages on this European tour — while one is being taken down at one venue, the other is being assembled at the next.

1 A "rigger". They assemble the stage (all 6000 square feet of it!). Sometimes this can take two days, so there are two stages on this European tour — while one is being taken down at one venue, the other is being assembled at the next.

1 A "rigger". They assemble the stage (all 6000 square feet of it!). Sometimes this can take two days, so there are two stages on this European tour — while one is being taken down at one venue, the other is being assembled at the next.

2 Another "rigger"

3 John "Tunbridge" Wells, one of the security men responsible for looking after the members of Queen. "Tunbridge" looks after Brian May, escorts him wherever he goes and keeps the fans from getting too close.

4 Wally Gore, group security. He looks after John Deacon.

5 Alex Alexandrou, carpenter. "There's two of us, and we put up all the stage scenery. I put up the walkways around the back and sides of the stage which Freddie runs along. He likes to run on carpet, so I have to lay that down everywhere.

6 Chris "Crystal" Taylor, group coordinator. He organises all of the personal Queen crew — the roadies, the security men. He makes sure they all know what they have to do and when they have to do it.

7 Jim Devenney, monitor engineer. "I sit out of sight on stage, and 'mix' the sound that the band hear on stage. I have to make things sound goodso that the band can hear what they're doing. The sound comes through these speakers called 'monitors' which face onto the stage. The worst act I ever worked for was Rod Stewart. He was really miserable."

8 Joe Fanelli, Freddie's main personal assistant, who cooks for him at his London home. "He likes anything really exotic — North African food, curries, good French cooking. He hates veal and doesn't eat carrots. Lamb is a bit iffy too. Brian's vegetarian but he eats fish, John likes very simple food — pie and mash — and Roger likes anything but lamb.

9 Tony Williams, in charge of Queen's wardrobe. "I have to look after all of the band's stage clothes. That includes lots of details like making sure all the changes of clothes they need are backstage (Freddie changes about three times each performance), labelling the band's stage shoes (because they all wear the same stripey Adidas’) and looking after Freddie's special moustache scissors. Also I have to wash all of their clothes in my hotel bedroom. My bath is always full. And Brian May has been using all this red henna to dye his hair and it comes out all over his shirts. It's very hectic."

10 Brandan Hyland, group security.

11 One of the 15 "truckers" who each drive a massive 40 feet lorry loaded up with sound and lighting equipment. (For extra money they also operate the spotlights which"follow" the group around stage.]

12 Brian "Jobby" Zellis, one of Queen's personal road crew.

13 Brian May, Queen's guitarist.

14 John "Moxy" Glover, Roger Taylor's personal roadie. "Basically I have to look after his drum kit and set it up on stage. I have to keep him supplied with drum sticks — he has sticks made with his own name on — and he uses about ten sets a show. I got a bit drunk with Status Quo's roadies in Paris earlier this tour, and started throwing all his sticks in the audience!"

15 Terry Giddings, group security.

16 Dieter Breit, physiotherapist for the group and crew. He has to look after any sprains and injuries that anybody might suffer, e.g. a sprained guitar-playing finger which needs massaging on Brian May's valuable hand.

17 A lighting assistant.

18 A "rigger” .

19 Peter "Ratty" Hince, one of Queen's personal road crew. "I look after John Deacon's bass guitars and Freddie's guitar and special radio microphones (the ones that don't have a lead) and keyboard instruments. I have to make sure that everything is exactly where it should be on stage, otherwise Freddie particularly will glare and let me know if anything's wrong. He's very particular about things being just right. Personally I don't enjoy these tours as much as the old ones. Nowadays there's too much equipment, too many hangers-on, and everybody's trying to be important."

20 John "Collie" Collins, one of Queen's personal road crew. "I'm the spare man, really. I work with Ratty and the piano tuner, help to see that everything is where it should be at the right time. Do you know, I got married yestereday? I celebrated the wedding with the band and road crew! It had to be squeezed in during the tour."

21 Roger Taylor. Those "shades"! That turned up collar! Must be Queen's drummer.

22 A "trucker".

23 Another "trucker".

24 A "rigger".

25 Another "rigger".

26 John Deacon. You know, Queen's bass player, the one with the good haircut.

27 Tom "Midget" Foehlinger, sound monitor.

28 An unknown person who sneaked in.

29 Mickey Conafray, "trucker".

30 Mick Riddle, caterer.

31 A lighting assistant.

32 Albert Sutton, truck driver. "I carry the sound system, or some of it. We don't see the band or the road crew most of the time, because we travel ahead of everyone else. We have to get to the site before they do, and although we help with the setting up, we're off for two days while the rest of them are working on the concert. There are 15 ‘truckers' on this tour, plus the bus which takes the road crew and sometimes the band. The worst thing about this job is being away from home for a long time when you're on tour. And the best thing is. .. erm... maybe that should be a secret."

33 A caterer.

34 Dave Lewis, another caterer,

35 A sound monitor.

36 Steve Benjamins, one of Queen's personal road crew, or "roadies", as they hate to be called. They look after all the instruments, microphones and amplifiers which Queen use on stage, setting them up, tuning them, and keeping them clean.

37 Another "trucker".

38 Dave Thomas, caterer. "I've been catering for Queen since 1975, every tour. The band eat the same food as everyone else, but they do have certain favourite foods. After a show they usually like an omelette, or sometimes beans on toast or occasionally a steak au poivre. They're also pretty fond of Indonesian cooking."

39 Rex Ray, second sound engineer. He "mixes" the sound for all the support groups.

40 Spike Edney, keyboardist and second guitar player. "My biggest fear is that it might get too damp, which makes the synthesisers cut out. I just pray that I'm out of clouting range of Freddie if it happens — he might not realise why I'm not playing, and he'd be very upset if he thought I was daydreaming of something. But Queen, on the whole, are great to work with, and they get drunk a lot too. Champagne every night - it's great!"

41 Simon Tutchener, lighting director. "I operate the main lighting console during the concert. It took three weeks to rehearse. I have a crew who set all the lights up, and 14 spotlight operators who I control through an intercom system, and one man on a ‘Veri-lite’, plus a man on the colour changer computer, plus a man on a computer which controls the up and down movement of the whole lighting rig, and then there are a few bits on stage, including a Brian May special spaceship thing which comes down during his solo spot with all flashing lights and..." (That's quite enough about "lighting" - Ed.)

42 Stage "rigger", who helps to set up the 6000 square feet of stage (all carpetted).

43 Sylvia Reed, assistant to the tour manager, Gerry Stickells. She is really a personal secretary.

44 James "Trip" Khalaf, chief sound engineer. "Imix the live sound for Queen, and I'm in overall charge for the half a million watts of PA (i.e. sound system. PA means "Public Address") that we're carting around."

45 Lord Frederick Lucan of Mercury. You know, him. Freddie.

46 "Phoebe", one of Freddie's personal assistants. These people help to arrange Sir Frederick's day, making sure he gets to appointments on time, and taking care of all those little details which keep him happy.

47 A "rigger".

48 Lyndsey Beckingham, caterer. One of a team of five who feed the crew and the group. The caterers have their own van to transport all the food, cookers and fridges necessary to feed up to 60 people three times a day.

49 Bill Louthe, sound monitor. One of the assistants to the chief sound engineer, who sets up the massive sound system, making sure it works perfectly, and run around while Queen are on stage, putting things right (like tangled wiring), and making sure that there are no problems which could cause any deterioration of the sound quality.

50 Dave Mills, head of backstage and front of stage security. "My job is to stop any skirmishes or fights by pulling out people who faint and putting them in the hands of the first aid people. Earlier on this tour, in Dublin, I pulled out a young man whose ear was barely hanging on by a thread, probably because some idiot threw a glass."

51 Gerry Stickells, tour manager. The most important person on the tour. He looks after all the road crew, from the lighting team to the caterers, hiring them, making sure that they're paid and that everyone's alright. (He even remembers every crew member's birthday, making a fuss of them so they don't get too miserable.) The other important thing he does is to go out months before the tour to look at the planned concert sites and to make all the thousands of arrangements that need to be made in advance. He's been working with acts like Rod Stewart and Elton John for ages and has organised Queen's road tour for 11 years. "They have to be highly-strung, crazy people; they have to, in order to wire themselves up to perform. So I admire them — yes. But I wouldn't ever want to socialise with them. Soon as this tour is over I'll go home and watch television."

52 Mike Weisman, production and stage manager. "I'm in charge of seeing that the stage and scenery is all put together properly. We work all day to get everything right. I have to co-ordinate all the work of the riggers and carpenters."

• Not pictured: Jackie Gunn, who runs the Queen fan club. "On tour I deal with long-term fans, the ones who've travelled all over Europe with Queen. Some of these fans have been around since Queen started and have followed them constantly, to South America, Japan, everywhere. The band get to know them and give them passes — they deserve to get in free after all those years spending thousands of pounds — and so the lucky ones that they really know well get backstage to meet the group and have a drink. There are four particular fans that we call 'The Royal Family' and they've been around since the year dot. One of them, Carol, has seen Queen about 150 times and has spent £18,000 on seeing them."

Julie Nash, secretary to Queen's business manager. She helps to look after the affairs of the group, co-ordinating every detail from the management office. She passes information onto the group and arranges Queen's schedule by phone with Joe Fanelli, Freddie's personal assistant.

Jim Beach, Queen's business manager. He works in conjunction with the tour manager and represents the group's business needs. He deals with the record company and all the different offices in different countries. Basically he tries to make them as much money as possible (whilst taking a percentage of everything himself).

Simon Cooke, merchandiser. "I sell all of the Queen t-shirts, books, badges and souvenirs on the tour. I have seven regular staff, 52 vendors, 20 programme vendors and 30 Hell's Angels. They are necessary for security and to try to stop unlicensed, unauthorised Queen merchandise being sold by people outside. Queen demand that I do my best to see that only licensed, authorised products (which is what I'm selling) are sold to the fans, so I have to use the Hell's Angels."

AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED…

120,000 people, 5,000 gallons of milk, 700 toilets, 180 speakers, 8.6 miles of cable and more power than 10,000 hi-fi systems…

The small town of Knebworth in Hertfordshire is under siege. All police leave throughout the county has been cancelled and 600 harassed and worried policemen are desperately trying to keep control of the huge crowd of 120,000 heading by car, by train and on foot to a huge field just out of town. At the moment they're failing — the last 10 miles or so is solid traffic.

In the field itself — 200 acres enclosed by over a mile of fencing — the last adjustments are being made. In front of the stage there's the food and drink stands — 5,000 gallons of milk, oceans of coffee, tea, coke and beer waiting to be drunk and 700 toilets ready for when nature runs its inevitable course. The stage, at the bottom end of a huge grass bowl, is immense. On either side are two huge 60 feet tall towers and there's equipment everywhere — 180 speakers, 8.6 miles of cable and a total power of over half a million watts (in other words, about 10,000 times the power of a good hi-fi system).

Above the stage is a huge 600 square feet screen onto which the show will be projected for those so far back that the group themselves will seem like matchstick men. It's so heavy that it would topple into the crowd if it wasn't counter-balanced by a huge reservoir of water.

Backstage, a team of fairground workers finish setting up the dodgems which Queen have requested for their own amusement before and after the concert, and the caterers prepare the last of the 2,000 steaks and 1,000lbs of roast beef that have been consumed on this tour. Outside someone is roping the temporary heliport set up so that the groups can fly from London by helicopter. Setting up a Queen concert is obviously rather a big deal…

The traffic jams mean that a lot of people (the Smash Hits contingent included) miss the first act, Belouis Some, but apparently he gets a fair mixture of cheering and bored bottle-throwing. Next are Status Quo whose non-stop "boogieing" — playing exactly the same song for a good hour — meets with an ecstatic reaction from the audience, a lot of whom look as if they've been buying Status Quo records for most of the group's twenty-odd year career. So it's a very happy "Quo" who whizz straight off afterwards to indulge in all sorts of escapades involving helicopters, cars, planes and five speedboats to get them to their concert in Switzerland later this evening.

Big Country probably aren't quite as happy with their reception.

The crowd reacts rather coolly and you get the impression that most of the audience is made up of the sort of people who only know about really famous pop groups like Queen and Status Quo and probably aren't quite sure who these Scottish blokes in posh suits actually are. Even so they get a couple of encores and don't look too fed up as they wander backstage afterwards to mingle with Queen's exclusive guests, who are all either helping themsevles to expensive snacks and drinks at the private bar or zooming merrily around on the dodgems.

Meanwhile, beyond yet another barrier of security guards the Queen helicopter — painted all over in the style of their recent "A Kind Of Magic" LP — has just touched down, and the group are getting ready.

Suddenly smoke pours into the audience, huge booming voices echo from the stage, 120,000 hands are raised in the air and the four of them bound on stage and start crunching their way through "One Vision". Freddie skips all over the huge stage — up steps, down steps, along platforms — and in fact hardly does anything else for the next couple of hours. After a few old "classics", "It's A Kind Of Magic", begins and suddenly the four drawings of the group on their latest album sleeve come to life as huge inflatable monsters and float across the crowd.And even though Spandau Ballet's Steve Norman — just about the only "celebrity" in sight — seems more interested in the "doings" of a couple of dogs in front of him, the rest of the crowd, including people outside the fence perched precariously 50 feet up trees, are loving it.

The hits continue — "Under Pressure", "Another One Bites The Dust" — and then a newish song called "Born To Live Forever" before which Freddie announces "Earlier on there were rumours of us splitting up… we're not that stupid" to a deafening crescendo of approval. But then they do split up as three of them leave the stage and Brian May launches into the most excruciatingly boring guitar solo, wiggling his fingers tediously for about 15 minutes. It's quite a relief when Freddie shoots back on for a few more hits, a rock'n'roll medley of old songs like "Baby I Don't Care", "Tutti Fruitti" and "Mary Lou" (the audience showing their age by knowing all the words and singing along), some more hits, the big hit everyone's been waiting for — their mini-opera "Bohemian Rhapsody" (the middle section of which they can't perform live so they just wander offstage and play the record), some more hits… and, all of a sudden, they're gone!

And then — surprise, surprise — they're back! All togged out in shorts, they whizz through "Radio Ga Ga", disappear again and troupe back onstage for the last encore. Freddie, sporting a long white robe, belts out a final selection of their anthems before he strides to the front of the stage in a plush regal robe holding a sceptre and — gasp! — wearing a crown, all to the tune of "God Save The Queen" (har har). After a quick "Thank you, you beautiful people, good night, sweet dreams, we love you" they really are gone and the Queen 1986 tour is over…

Well, almost over. There's still the matter of a bit of a party backstage for all the road crew and people who have helped put the whole "shabang" together. In one corner there's Brian May riding the dodgems with his tiny daughter, in another there's John Deacon teaching his son to break dance (except that Deacon Jnr. seems already to be alarmingly good). And sitting at one of the tables is Joe Fanelli, Freddie's personal assistant and chef, who Freddie met in a club in America eight years ago and who has been working for him ever since. He does it, he explains, because he "loves it" and because it keeps him in "comics, books, contact lenses and Sony Walkmans".

"He'll wake me at four in the morning," he laughs, "and want me to fix something for him and John Taylor. Or he'll turn up suddenly and say 'can you stretch dinner for 35?'. He expects perfection. Of course we have rows, but," he sighs, "he always wins."

Sounds quite a hard life, doesn’t it?

"I expect to die in the next couple of years from it," he smiles. "I think it'll wear me out before I tire of it."

Hmmm. And now it's time for the Smash Hits competition winners to come backstage and meet the group. They chat amiably with Roger Taylor and then are led to Freddie's private caravan.

"Hi guys, excuse the horrible shirt," he apologises (reasonably enough), before doling out kisses, handshakes and autographs. Eventually they stagger out again. So what did they think?

"I touched his moustache!"

"He's small — but perfectly formed…"

"He was soft and cuddly, just like I expected...”

"His teeth looked stupid."

"It sent shivers down my spine — well not my spine exactly…

"What did he say to us? He said 'I'm glad the tour is over — it's a drag. I want to go home and get fat'."

Chris Heath

[Photo caption-1: 120,000 Queen fans drinking milk and going to the loo in a Hertfordshire field.]

[Photo caption-2: Queen feeling rather special and exclusive in their "It's A Kind Of Magic” “whirly-bird”.]

[Photo caption-3: A Lord Frederick of Lucan "rockin' 'em all"!]

[Photo caption-4: Brian "Brian" May "rockin' 'em all"!]

[Photo caption-5: John "Legs" Deacon "rockin' 'em all"!]

[Photo caption-6: Freddie with a crown on.]

[Photo caption-7: Freddie "givin' it some"!]

[Photo caption-8: Freddie "givin' it” some more!]

[Photo caption-9: A Freddie (moustache, horrible shirt) with the Smash Hits competition winners (bright, talented people). (Left-right): winner Steve Eastwood, his friend Duane, Lord Frederick, winner Helen Graham and her daughter Sarah.]

[Photo caption-10: Freddie relaxing in his living room the next day. (Are you sure about this? — Ed.)]

~~

Highlander is Russell's first "proper" film and he's "thoroughly enjoyed" making it — he reckons the acting is "superb", the special effects "stunning" and the music "perfect". Has he always been a Queen fan, then?

"Oh yes, always. For the modern-time bits I wanted to have a feel of war and energy and Queen are a band that get loads of kids to put their hands up and so they were ideal for that anthemic quality I was after. Brian May (Queen's guitarist)'s son, who's only 9, loved the film — he kept on saying 'oh I want a curvy sword'…”

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Custer: Upper French Creek Loop (SD)

21 September 2021

It was 37 F (3 C) at 7:00 this morning when the sun came up in Custer, South Dakota. I was riding west out of town soon after. This is the sixth day in a row that I’ve gotten out on the bike on our big road trip and maybe the prettiest one yet. This was a 16-mile largely gravel loop that involved about 90 minutes of riding and another 15-20 minutes stopping to take pictures.

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I began riding through town, past all of the painted bison, and up the gentle grade west out of town on US 16 (Mount Rushmore Road). After two miles on pavement, I turned right on Upper French Creek Road, which I followed for six gently climbing miles during which the road gradually became narrower and rougher. At the top (around 6000’), I turned east on the more heavily traveled Custer Limestone Road, which joins Mountain Meadow Road a short distance before reaching US 16/385. I crossed the highway and picked up the Mickelson Trail at the Mountain Trailhead for four wonderfully fast and pleasant miles back into Custer.

I stopped to pick up a breakfast burrito at Maria’s Mexican food truck and brought it back to the room, where M had just finished her own version of early morning road trip exercise. By 9:40, we were off again, in the car, and 400 miles (and the Badlands) later we were having dinner in Sioux Falls.

Riding out of Custer this morning, and then back in again on the Mickelson Trail, brought back great memories. Almost exactly two years ago I pedaled out of Custer on this same section of trail (going the other direction) on my loaded Disc Trucker on my way to Seattle. It was the 33rd day since I had left the coast of Maine. I summarized that leg of the trip in an earlier post (Gravelish: Black Hills). This morning’s ride reaffirmed why I find the Black Hills such a wonderful place to ride (though ten degrees warmer would have been nice).

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Keeslyn Roberts has been missing since January 18th, 2020. The 20 year-old woman was last seen at a Flying J truck stop in Resaca, Georgia. When Keeslyn arrived at the Flying J that day, she told people at the truck stop that she was there to see someone. Employees at the Flying J ended up calling 911 after Keeslyn reportedly entered an employee-only kitchen area and got into an altercation. She fled the scene before the police arrived, however her cash, debit cards, identification, and phone charger were left behind. At this time it is unclear how Keeslyn left the truck stop, as her vehicle was left behind as well. A probation violation warrant was issued for Keeslyn the day before she vanished. It is possible that she fled from the Flying J on the day of her disappearance to avoid being apprehended by police, but this has not been verified. Some have theorized that Keeslyn left the Flying J with a trucker. There have been some reported sightings of her at multiple truck stops in various cities, however none of those sightings have been confirmed. Police have reportedly interviewed those closest to Keeslyn, including her boyfriend and the person she was planning to see at the Flying J that day—but so far nobody has been identified as a suspect or person of interest. In early March 2020, investigators searched the Flying J. During said search, they found clothing that is believed to belong to Keeslyn in a dumpster behind the building. An anonymous witness told reporters that the clothes have been there since Keeslyn’s disappearance, however investigators did not obtain them until they conducted their search. The identity of this witness is currently unknown, but authorities stated that the witness has fully cooperated with the investigation. There is currently a $6000 reward in place for anyone with information that could lead to Keeslyn’s whereabouts. If you have any information that could help the investigation, please contact the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department at 706-629-1244.

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Queen concerts were also successful beause of those guys!

Scroll if you want to learn who these guys are and what they did. You will also read about a Lord, a henna user, who had best haircut and Queen’s favorite food. (I wrote in bold letters the parts about Queen members and some funny facts.)

1. a"rigger". They assemble the stage (all 6000 square feet of it). Sometimes this can take two days, so there are two stages on this European tour. While one is being taken down at one venue, the other is being assembled at the next.

2 another "rigger".

3 John "Tumbridge" Wells, one of the security men responsible for looking after the members of Queen. "Tumbridge" looks after Brian May, escorts him wherever he goes and keeps the fans from getting too close.

4 Wally Gore group security, he looks after John Deacon

5 Alex Alexandrou, carpenter. There's two of us, and we put up all the stage scenery. I put up the walkways around the back and sides of the stage wich Freddie runs along. He likes to run on carpet, so I have to lay that down everywhere.

6. Chris "Crystal" Taylor, group coordinator. He organises all of the personal Queen crew, roadies, the security men. He makes sure they all know what they have to do and when they have to do it.

7. Jim Deveney, monitor engineer. "I sit out of sight on stage. I have to make things sound good so that the band can hear what they're doing. The sound comes through these speakers called "monitors" wich face onto the stage. The worst act I ever worked for was Rod Stewart. He was really miserable.

8. Joe Fanelli, Freddie's main personal assistant, who cooks for him at his London Home. "He likes anything really exotic, North African food, curries, good French cooking. He hates veal and doesn't eat carrots. Lambs is a bit iffy too. Brian's vegetarian but he eats fish. John likes very simple food, pie and mash and Roger likes anything but lamb.

9. Tony Williams, in charge of Queen's wardrobe. "I have to look after all of the band's stage clothes. That includes lots of details like making sure all the changes of clothes they need are backstage (Freddie changes about three times each performance), labelling the band's stage shoes (because they all wear the same stripey Adidas), and looking after Freddie's special moustache scissors. Also I have to wash all of their clothes in my hotel bedroom. My bath is always full. And Brian May has been using all this red henna do dye his hair and it comes out all over his shirts. It's very hectic".

10. Brandan Hyland, group security

11. One of the 15 "truckers" who each drive a massive 40 feet lorry loaded up with sound and lighting equipment.  (For extra money they also operate the spotlights wich "follow" the group around stage).

12. Brian "Jobby" Zellis. one of Queen's personal road crew.

13 Brian May, Queen's guitarist.

14 John "Moxy" Glover, Roger Taylor's personnal roadie. "Basically I have to look after his drum kit and set it up on stage. I have to keep him supllied with drum sticks. He has sticks made with his own name on and he uses about ten sets  a show. I got a bit drunk with Status Quo's roadies in Paris earlier this tour, and started throwing all his sticks in the audience.

15. Terry Giddings, group security.

16. Dieter Breit, physiotherapist for the group and crew. He has to look after any sprains and injuries that anybody might suffer, e.g. a sprained guitar-playing finger which needs massaging on Brian May's valuable hand.

17. A lighting assistant.

18. A "rigger"

19. Peter "Ratty" Hince, one of Queen's personal road crew. "I have to look after John Deacon's bass guitars and Freddie's guitar and special radio microphones (the one that don't have a fead) and keyboard instruments. I have to make sure that everything is exactly where it should be on stage, otherwise Freddie particularly will glare and let me know if anything's wrong. He's very particular about things being just right. Personally I don't enjoy these tour as much as the old ones. Nowadays ther's too much equipment, too many hangers-on, and everybody's trying to be important."

20. John "Collie" Collins, one of Queen's personnal road crew. "I'm the spare man, really. I work with Ratty  and the piano tuner, help to see that everything is where it should be at the right time. Do you know I got married yesterday! I celebrated the wedding with the band and crew. It had to be squeezed in during the tour.

21. Roger Taylor, Those "shades"! That turned up collar! Must be Queen's drummer.

22. A trucker

23. Another trucker.

24. A rigger.

25. Another rigger

26 John Deacon, youn know , Queen's bass player, the one with the good haircut.

27 Tom "Midget" Foehlinger, sound monitor

28 An unknown person who sneaked in

29 Mickey Conafray, trucker

30 Mick Riddle, caterer

31 A lighting assistant

32 Albert Sutton, truck driver. "I carry the sound system, or some of it. We don't see the band or the road crew most of the time, because we travel ahead of everyone else. We have to get to the site before they do, and although we help with the setting up, we're off for two days while the rest of them are working on the concert. There are 15 "truckers" on this tour, plus the bus wich takes the road crew and sometimes the band. The worst thing about this job is being away from home for a long time when you're on tour. And the best thing is...erm maybe that should be a secret".

33. A caterer

34 Dave Lewis, another Caterer

35 A sound monitor.

36 Stave Benjamins, one of Queen's personal road crew, or "roadies" as they hate to be called. They look after all the instruments, microphones and amplifiers which Queen use on stage, setting them up, tuning them, and keep them clean.

37. another trucker"

38. Dave Thomas, caterer. I've been catering for Queen since 1975, every tour. The band eat the same food as everyone else, but they do have certain favorite foods. After a show they usually like an omelette or sometimes beans on toast or occasionally a steak au poivre. They're also pretty fond of Indonesian cooking".

39. Rex Ray, second sound engineer. He mixes the sound for all the support groups.

40. Spike Edney, keybordist and second guitar player: " My biggest fear is that it might get too damp, which makes the synthesisers cut out. I just pray that I'm out of clouting range of Freddie if that happens. He might not realise why I'm not playing and he'd be very upset if he thought I was daydreaming of something. But Queen on the whole are great to work with and they get drunk a lot too. Champagne every night, it's great!

41. Simon tutchener, lighting director. "I operate the main lighting console during the concert. It took three weeks to rehearse. I have a crew who set all the lights up, and 14 spotlights operators who I control through an intercom system and one man on a "Ver-lite", plus a man on the colour changer computer, plus a man on a computer which controls the up and down movement of the whole lighting rig, and then there are a few bits on stage, including Brian May special spaceship thing which comes down during his solo spot with all the flashing lights and..." (that's quite enought about lighting. Ed)

42 Stage rigger, who helps to set up the 6000 square feet of stage (all carpetted)

43 Sylvia Reed, assistant to the tour manager, Gerry Stickells. She is really a personal secretary.

44. James "Trip" Khalaf, chief sound enginer: "I mix the live sound for Queen, and I'm in overall charge for the half a million watts of PA (ie sound system. pa means Public adress) that we're carting around.

45. Lord Frederick Lucan of Mercury. You know him. Freddie.

46. "Phoebe", one of Freddie's personal assistants. These people help to arrange Sir Frederick's day, making sure he gets to appointments on time, and taking care of all those little details, which keep him happy.

47. A rigger

48. Lyndsey Beckingham, caterer. One of a team of five who feed the crew and the group. The caterers have their own van to transport all the food, cookers and fridges necessary to feed up to 60 people three times a day.

49 Bill Louthe, sound monitor. One of the assistants to the chief sound engineer, who sets up the massive sound system making sure it works perfectly, and run around while Queen are on stage, putting things right ( like tangled wiring) and making sure that there are no problems which could cause any deterioration of the sound quality.

50. Dave Mills, head of backstage and front of stage security. "My job is to stop any skirmishes or fights by pulling people out, people who faint, and putting in the hands of the first aid people. Earlier on this tour, in Dublin, I pulled out a young man whose ear was barely hanging on by a thread, probably because some idiot threw a glass."

51 Gerry Stickells, tout manager. The most important poeple on the tour. He looks after the road crew, from the lighting team to caterers; hiring them, making sure that they're paid and that everyone's alright. (he even remembers every crew member's birthday, making a fuss of them so they get too miserable). The other important thing he does is to go out months before the tour to look at the planned concert sites and to make all the thousands of arrangements that need to be made in advance. He's been working with acts like Rod Steward and Elton John and has organised Queen's road tour for 11 years. "They have to be highly-strung crazy people, they have to in order to ware themselves up to perform. So I admire them, yes. But I wouldn't want to socialise with them. Soon as this tour is over I'll go home and watch television."

52 Mike Weisman, production and stage manager. "I'm in charge of seeing that the stage and scenery is all but together properly. We work all day to get everything right. I have to coordinate all the work of the riggers and carpenters."

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Diesel fuel is priced moderately higher than gasoline, but diesel has a higher energy density, i.e. more energy can be extracted from diesel as compared with the same volume of gasoline. Therefore, diesel engines in automobiles provide higher mileage, making it an obvious choice for heavy-duty transportation and equipment. Diesel is heavier and oilier compared with gasoline and has a boiling point higher than that of water.  And diesel engines are attracting greater attention due to higher efficiency and cost effectiveness.

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●      Fuel cost per Kilowatt produced is thirty to fifty percent lower than that of gas engines

●      An 1800 rpm water cooled diesel unit operates for 12,000 to 30,000 hours before any major maintenance is necessary. An 1800 rpm water cooled gas unit usually operates for 6000-10,000 hours before it needs servicing

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Industrial diesel engines and diesel-powered generators have construction, marine, mining, hospitals, forestry, telecommunications, underground, and agricultural applications, just to name a few. Power generation for prime or standby backup power is the major application of today's diesel generators. Check out our article on the various types of engines and generators and their common applications for more examples.

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Mobile Diesel Service near Omaha NE: Truckers run on tight schedules, and losing even a little bit of time on the road can be frustrating and devastating. When mechanical disasters strike, it’s nice to know that there are mechanics who specialize in mobile diesel repairs in Shelby County, TN. Mobile mechanics can help you get your vehicle up and running again more quickly. Here are a few things to consider when looking for a mobile mechanic:

●      Have reasonable expectations: Mobile mechanics really are amazing. It’s impressive to watch what they can do out of the shop, in the field, with limited tools. It’s important, however, to understand that some jobs may simply be too big to take care of outside of a professional diesel shop. If you’re experiencing catastrophic engine failure, for instance, you may need to call for a tow truck, rather than a mobile repair expert.

●      Ask for referrals: You should begin the search for a mobile mechanic by asking your friends and co-workers if they have any recommendations on places in your area to call. Fellow truckers may have helpful tips about which mobile repair shops can provide you with the best bang for your buck. Additionally, they can instruct as to which repair shops are best avoided.

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●      Pay attention to billing: One of the first questions to ask a mobile mechanic when calling them for a service appointment is whether they bill by the hour or by the job. It’s advisable to work with mechanics who bill by the job, rather than by the hour. When being billed by the job, mechanics are incentivized to work as efficiently as possible, meaning that you’re likely to spend less and get back on the road more promptly.

●      Ask about warranties: Many mechanics, including mechanics specializing in mobile diesel repairs in Shelby County, TN, offer service and replacement part warranties. You should ask about the scope and duration of these warranties. Typically, they’ll be included with the cost of service, although some providers may give you the option to pay to extend them.

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Mobile Diesel Service near Omaha NE: How do you set your Mobile diesel truck repair labor rates? Choosing the right labor rate can make or break your business in the long run. Follow these three principles to land on a rate you and your customers will feel good about:

●      What customers do you want to attract?

●      Never give something for nothing

●      Back into the rate you need

The customers that you want will understand that cheap is expensive. If they go for the cheapest labor rate around, chances are they’ll end up spending more in the end.

Good customers are looking for quality, speed, and low hassle. Price is also in the mix but it’s usually not the main driver. Ultimately these customers want to eliminate unscheduled down time. Going only for the cheapest rate will not get them there, and they understand that. Even if they don’t, it’s an easy case for you to make.

So don’t sell yourself short. Your rate determines your clientele. The reality is that the customers you want will view you as lower quality if your labor rate is too low. Meanwhile, customers who are more cash-strapped, and less able to fulfill their end of credit terms, are attracted to shops with lower rates.

Some people will never pay the quoted price. It’s in their DNA to bargain and get price breaks. Don’t forget that good negotiation is about creating options, not about making ultimatums. So price breaks can make sense as long as they aren’t one-sided. You should never give a price break without some meaningful exchange of value.

Offer up options that will give you value in return. One example is to give a lower labor rate in exchange for the customer allowing you to proactively track their PMs. Ask them to agree to a list of PMs that they will pre-authorize you to do. They are exchanging a lower price for trust in you to do their PMs. Follow this practice when setting your diesel repair shop labor rates.

 When customers ask what your labor rate is, this gives you a great opportunity to discuss the possibility of tracking their PMs. We charge $99 / hour, but for customers who allow us to proactively do PMs we charge $94 / hour. They win with a lower price. You win by having a guaranteed and pre-authorized stream of business.

 If your labor rate doesn’t give you the profit you need, you will not stay in business long. Add up your total cost of labor and back into your minimum labor rate. Based on our profitability model, you should be earning at least 50% profit on labor. That is after covering the wages and benefits of not only your techs but their managers too (e.g. parts and service managers).

 For example, if your technicians earn $20 / hour and as a group bill 200 hours / week, your wages for the week will be $4,000. Add in the weekly cost of your service manager and parts manager at $52,000 each, and you’re up to $6,000. Finally, add in taxes and benefits (let’s assume 20%) and you land at $7,200 a week. That’s a total cost of $36 / hour. To get a 50% profit on labor you would need to charge customers at least $72 / hour.

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What's the difference between diesel and gasoline?

 Both diesel and gasoline are refined from crude oil. (LP gas is also a petroleum processing byproduct.) Diesel, however, packs up to 12 percent more energy per gallon than gasoline. That's one of the reasons that diesel is more economical than gasoline.

 Diesel is combusted, or burned, as a result of very high cylinder pressure. As a result, diesel engines are designed to withstand greater pressure and deliver more power per stroke, in contrast to gasoline engines, which use a spark from a spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture. Consequently, diesel engines thus have a higher thermal efficiency (i.e. power) than gasoline engines due to their compression ratio, which is another reason that diesel is more economical than gasoline.

 Because diesel fuel is commonly used in hard-working equipment on farms and job sites across the country, off-road diesel is available at many locations, which is taxed less than on-road diesel to provide additional significant savings.

 Isn't diesel a dirty fuel?

That is a common misperception, as many people recall past decades when diesel fuel and engines were less efficient. Due to recent technological advancements, many of the harmful particulates (such as sulfates and silicates) in diesel fuel have been nearly eliminated, making diesel fuel cleaner than ever.

 Compared with diesel, doesn't LP gas reduce emissions and reduce

Our dependence on foreign oil?

 LP gas is a petroleum processing derivative, and, like gas and diesel, it is also dependent on oil. However, carbon monoxide emissions from LP gas are "sky high" compared to diesel, and LP gas emits higher levels of other harmful emissions as well. With all factors considered, diesel is the cleaner choice.

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 When viewed as a two- or three-year investment, Grasshopper diesel models are actually a bargain due to the savings earned by less fuel use, fewer stops to refill, faster job completion times and more billable hours for the commercial operator. To offset the initial purchase price of diesel models, many customers take advantage of Grasshopper's low-interest rate finance or lease options that use lender funds at little or no cost during the time savings are realized by diesel's fuel economies.

 Can I really save fuel by using diesel?

 Absolutely. Because diesel engines have better power and fuel efficiency than gasoline, LP or CNG engines, you will use less fuel over the same time period compared to other fuel options.

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With so many startups and the demography of the youth in India being at an all-time high, choosing whom to work for and deciding where they might find their peak and continuous growth as well can be a bit confusing. To make this process easier, we have created a compilation of the fastest growing startups in India.

What are some of the best startups to work for in India?1. OYO homes and hotels

One of the world’s largest hotel chain, OYO homes and hotels was founded by Rishabh Agarwal as an 18 year old in 2013. Amongst several such awards, OYO has also received Startup of the Year, Financial Express, 2015. OYO has come a long way, from being a start-up, to becoming a unicorn and to now being a decacorn. It is aiming to become the world’s largest hotel chain by 2023. It currently manages 515,000 rooms in 10 countries. OYO offers a range of employee benefits for a satisfactory work experience, such as –

Competitive Market Compensation

Financial Security

Healthcare

Time Off

Childcare

Employee Stock Options

2. Cure.Fit

A mobile app, Cure. Fit, has brought together the various aspects of healthy living – from physical fitness to nutrition and home delivering food to mental well-being on a single platform in a manner that makes it fun and practical.

Cure. Fit has adopted a revolutionary work system that makes working there a unique, and fantastic experience. Some of those are –

No hierarchy – their belief in action instead of position creates a work environment that affords a satisfactory amount of freedom to employees to work and lead on projects that drive them.

No ‘leave policy’ – because mental and physical wellness is their mantra above all

Perks such as food allowance and certain privileges over their own services and products for all employees.

Flexible working hours – employees have the freedom to decide time and duration for their working hours as best suited to them.

3. TapChief

This is a system to empower professionals to interact and learn from experts in their domain. They can also work with businesses and organizations across the world and aggregate their personal brand online. It is a simpler and more effective way to network, work and learn online. Employment perks at TapChief

Unlimited vacation days

Pet-friendly HQ and an open to all pantry to boot

Growth and learning opportunities with skilling sessions and monthly meetings with experts from TapChief community.

4. Razorpay

Founded in 2014, Razorpay is a payment gateway in India integrating several payment modes like debit cards, credit cards, net banking, UPI and prepaid digital wallets. Employee benefits –

Flexible working hours

MacBooks for everyone

Food and snacks

10 lakhs accident insurance (employee)

5 lakhs medical insurance (family floater)

5. Bounce

Based in Bengaluru, a bike renting app, Bounce is the perfect app for the introverts, the recluses and the ones feeling generally non sociable for it has done away with the keys as well as the interaction with humans. Download the app, pick a location and a bike, ride to your destination and move on. No keys. No responsibility. No communication. Within a few months of launching dockless scooters in Bengaluru, the firm has completed over five million rides, covering 30 million km. The founders of Bounce – HR Vivekananda, Varun Agni and G Anil – who started with bikes, bicycles and kick scooters are now looking to convert their entire fleet of vehicles into electronic vehicles.

According to employee reviews, Bounce is a fun place to work at offering free healthcare, pension and mentorship

6. Playment

Founded by IIT KGP/Guwahati 2013 grads, Playment is a data labeling platform which helps machine learning engineers build high quality ground truth datasets for training and validating machine learning models. Of the perks of working at Playment, some of them are –

Flexible working hours

Office parties

Sports events

Competitive salary

7. Rivigo

Rivigo provides express surface logistics all over the country. The startup was founded in 2014. Logistics unicorn Rivigo was recently granted patent rights by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its relay truck model, which allows truckers to drive 4-5 hours at a stretch and return home the same day. Benefits at Rivigo according to employee (current and former) reviews –

Health care and Insurance

Disability insurance

Stock options or equity

Maternity and Paternity leave

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Job Training and Tuition

8. ACKO

Founded in 2016, ACKO is India’s first InsurTech company. ACKO makes buying and using insurance a seamless, safe and hassle-free process.

Employee reviews acclaim benefits such as free lunch and breakfast, work from home options and great working environment.

9. Mfine

This startup is an AI powered online doctor platform that provides instant online access to doctors from the best hospitals. Employee reviews attribute great learning experience to working here.

10. InterviewBit

This is a platform that teaches you most of everything you need to know for a technological job. It is one of the leading interview preparation websites. Some of the many employee attested benefits of working at InterviewBit are – Healthcare and life insurance, sick leave, free lunch or snacks and reduced or flexible working hours with work from home option as well.

11. UDAAN

This startup is a network centric business that brings buyers and sellers from across the country easily accessible on a single platform. Some of the job benefits according to several employee reviews are – Healthcare and Insurance, pension plan, stock or equity options, performance bonus, maternity and paternity leave, work from home options, child care facilities, sick leave, bereavement leave and free lunch or snacks.

12. Little Black Book

It is India’s biggest platform to shop and discover independent brands and retailers. Based in Delhi, there workforce is 65% women, and 60% of the leadership is constituted by women. Media, Communication, Marketing and sales form their largest job functions with digital marketing, social media marketing and creative writing as their most common skills.

Client reviews have attributed benefits such as free coffee and the opportunities to learn, grow and meet high end clientele.

13. Dunzo

This Bengaluru based, google backed concierge service platform prides itself in its super quick deliveries, from groceries and pet food to medicines and most of whatever else you may need delivered. Programming languages such as SQL, C ++ and C form its core skills in operations, engineering and sales. They offer wellness camps, medical coverage, monthly Dunzo cash on the app, Parental leave for mothers (6 months) as well as fathers (15 days).

14. upGrad

A further education online platform especially curated for working individuals, upGrad with its expanding business, is on the lookout currently to hire more than 150 employees. It is focusing on education, engineering and business development. The skills most likely to get picked up are SQL, JAVA, Analytics for jobs in sales, marketing and career support.

Employee reviews suggest job benefits such as – work from options, flexible environment, learning opportunities, great company culture and work-life balance, Healthcare and Insurance, free snacks and maternity and paternity leave.

15. Nineleaps

True to its name, Nineleaps enables businesses to take the leap into technological advancement and re-invent. They help the company become increasingly productive and advance in terms of their technological usage in the company’s processes. They welcome freshers and interns and experienced workers alike. To add fun moments and break the monotony of a regular day of work, they sometimes hold hackathons, sports tournaments and various such activities. Women are even offered a cab service from the company. Java, SQL and JavaScript are skills they are looking for in their employees

16. Simpl

An online payment platform, Simpl markets itself ‘anti-wallet’ having enabled online purchases with options such as ‘pay later’. It boats of 2 million transactions in a month with big wig clients such as Zomato and Swiggy. With their largest job functions being in engineering, operations and marketing the skills they most commonly scout are SQL, Analytics and JavaScript among others. They also offer perks such as free lunch or snacks, employee assistance programs and vacation and paid time off.

17. Meesho

Meesho is one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in India. From homemakers, teachers, and students to boutique owners, professionals and businessmen and women can resell on Meesho. Resellers get the opportunity to earn margins more than 25,000 monthly, get bonus upto 6000 weekly and earn commission upto 5000 per referral. They also cover various insurance plans, offer maternity and paternity leave, work from home options as well as a free lunch or snacks.

18. Digit Insurance

They call themselves ‘the simplifiers’ for how easy and user friendly they make the process of getting an insurance. Their largest job functions are in business development, finance and engineering. Their most common skills are SQL, Business Analysis and Java.

Employee reviews attribute benefits such as onsite parking, gym and creche, coverage of brokerage/relocation costs if moving to job location, healthcare and life insurance, pension plan and performance bonus, employee discount as well as free lunch or snacks.

19. Karza Technologies

Based in Mumbai, Karza Technologies specializes in Banking Applications, Credit Assessment, Loan Monitoring, Fraud Analytics, Big Data Analytics, Business Intelligence. They have no fixed time for their employees nor a minimum number of days to clock in just as long as they get their job done. Their required employee skills are most commonly Python, SQL and Java with largest job functions in engineering, research and business development. Employee review has avouched working at the start up to be a great learning experience.

20. StashFin

A privately held company in the financial services, StashFin is a digital lending venture with its headquarters in New Delhi. The company’s most common skills are SQL, MySQL and Web Development with their largest job function in Engineering, Information Technology and Business Development. They offer perks such as Job training and tuition and performance bonus.

Accreditation and Awards for best companies to work for

The merits of a company and their standard of quality are accredited every year through the means of several professional awards decided by a panel of experienced businessmen and big wig companies of the corporate world. These awards are especially bolstering for start ups since it can raise their credibility and also earn them visibility in the corporate world of corporate function. They also serve as morale boosters for the employees and affords individual recognition to the exceptional workers. Mentioned below are few such nationally and internationally acclaimed awards.

A List of awards that identify good companies to work at

1. Best Company Award by Small Business BC Awards

This is given to the company that displays applaudable leadership. One that empowers its employees, motivating them and making them efficient with innovative HR practices, as well as showing a proven track record of growth profitability for at least the last to fiscal years and must have less than 50 employees.

2. Employees’ Choice Award

Winners for the 2019 Top CEOs and Top CEOs at Small & Medium Companies determined using Glassdoor’s algorithm indicate how good a business is to work for an employee by displaying the approval ratings of existing employees of the company on their CEO.

3. 50 best workplaces in India.

Identified by Global management consulting and research firm Great place this compilation represents the 50 best places to work for in India. The businesses taken into consideration constitute between 100 to 500 employees

4. LinkedIn Top Companies

Where India wants to work now. They take into consideration three things – job application, engagement and employee retention.

5. 100 Best Companies for Women in India

The AVTAR Group and Working Mother joined forces to select the 100 best companies that are facilitating women in thriving at both, work as well as home life. workforce profile, flexible work, women’s recruitment and retention, benefits, paid-time off, company culture and safety and security, as provided by the applicant companies.

6. SHRM India HR Excellence Awards

This award recognizes businesses that put people first. Businesses that recognize the importance of employees in the achievement of their goals.

7. Mercer-NDTV Employer Excellence Awards

Award introduced in collaboration with Mercer and NDTV, this award recognizes the businesses that put considerable effort in making their workplaces diversity friendly, encourages a healthy work life balance and puts their people first. This award is given out in 10 categories – Excellence In Work Life Balance, Employee Recognition, Capability Building, Digital HR, Workplace Diversity, Connected Organization, Career Development, Innovative Hiring, Employee Well-Being, Innovative Benefits

8. Employer Branding Awards

Businesses that realize the importance of creating a proper brand experience for the employees just as much as the customers are the ones recognized through this award. Companies that are contributing to the ‘Talent Management, Talent Development and Talent Innovation’ are who form part of the employer branding status.

9. India’s Best Companies To Work For

Several companies apply to Great Place to Work® Institute in order to get their companies assessed and benchmarked for their workplace culture. They also recognize – Best Companies To Work In Employee Wellness, Best Companies To Work In Employer Branding, Best Companies In Utilizing Analytics To Drive Great Place To Work® Initiative, Best Companies in Workplace Transformation Case Study Competition and Developing People Managers etc.

10. The Aon Best Employers Study and Award

This is one of the most prestigious awards in the corporate world. The companies are finalized on the basis of characteristics – Engagement, Leadership, Performance Culture, and Employer Brand.

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How Does a Diesel Engine Work? Mobile Diesel Service near McAllen TX: In today's world, where fuel prices are increasing as a consequence of spiraling demand and diminishing supply, you need to choose a cost-effective fuel to meet your needs. Thanks to the invention of Rudolph Diesel, the diesel engine has proved to be extremely efficient and cost effective. Diesel fuel is priced moderately higher than gasoline, but diesel has a higher energy density, i.e. more energy can be extracted from diesel as compared with the same volume of gasoline. Therefore, diesel engines in automobiles provide higher mileage, making it an obvious choice for heavy-duty transportation and equipment. Diesel is heavier and oilier compared with gasoline and has a boiling point higher than that of water.  And diesel engines are attracting greater attention due to higher efficiency and cost effectiveness. The distinction lies in the type of ignition.  While gasoline engines operate on spark ignition, diesel engines employ compression - ignition for igniting the fuel. In the latter, air is drawn into the engine and subjected to high compression that heats it up. This results in a very high temperature in the engine, much higher than the temperature attained in a gasoline engine. At peak temperature and pressure, diesel that is let into the engine ignites on account of the extreme temperature. In a diesel engine, air and the fuel are infused into the engine at different stages, as opposed to a gas engine where a mixture of air and gas are introduced. Fuel is injected into the diesel engine using an injector whereas in a gasoline engine, a carburetor is used for this purpose. In a gasoline engine, fuel and air are sent into the engine together, and then compressed. The air and fuel mixture limits fuel compression, and hence the overall efficiency. A diesel engine compresses only air, and the ratio can be much higher. A diesel engine compresses at the ratio of 14:1 up to 25:1, whereas in a gasoline engine the compression ratio is between 8:1 and 12:1. After combustion, combustion by-products are removed from the engine through the exhaust. For starting during cold months extra heat is provided through 'glow plugs'. Diesel engines can either be two cycle or four cycle and are chosen depending on mode of operation. Air-cooled and liquid-cooled engines are the variants to be chosen appropriately.  It is preferable to use a liquid-cooled generator as it is quiet in operation and has evenly controlled temperature. Advantages of a Diesel Engine Cummins Generator for Indoor Applications The diesel engine is much more efficient and preferable as compared with gasoline engine due to the following reasons: ● Modern diesel engines have overcome disadvantages of earlier models of higher noise and maintenance costs.  They are now quiet and require less maintenance as compared with gas engines of similar size ● They are more rugged and reliable ● There is no sparking as the fuel auto-ignites. The absence of spark-plugs or spark wires lowers maintenance costs ● Fuel cost per Kilowatt produced is thirty to fifty percent lower than that of gas engines ● An 1800 rpm water cooled diesel unit operates for 12,000 to 30,000 hours before any major maintenance is necessary. An 1800 rpm water cooled gas unit usually operates for 6000-10,000 hours before it needs servicing ● Gas units burn hotter than diesel units, and hence they have a significantly shorter life compared with diesel units

Applications & Uses for Diesel Engines Mobile Diesel Service Near McAllen TX: Diesel engines are commonly used as mechanical engines, power generators and in mobile drives. They find wide spread use in locomotives, construction equipment, automobiles, and countless industrial applications. Their realm extends to almost all industries and can be observed on a daily basis if you were to look under the hood of everything you pass by. Industrial diesel engines and diesel-powered generators have construction, marine, mining, hospitals, forestry, telecommunications, underground, and agricultural applications, just to name a few. Power generation for prime or standby backup power is the major application of today's diesel generators.  Check out our article on the various types of engines and generators and their common applications for more examples.

TIPS Mobile Diesel Service near McAllen TX:Truckers run on tight schedules, and losing even a little bit of time on the road can be frustrating and devastating. When mechanical disasters strike, it’s nice to know that there are mechanics who specialize in mobile diesel repairs in Shelby County, TN. Mobile mechanics can help you get your vehicle up and running again more quickly. Here are a few things to consider when looking for a mobile mechanic: ● Have reasonable expectations: Mobile mechanics really are amazing. It’s impressive to watch what they can do out of the shop, in the field, with limited tools. It’s important, however, to understand that some jobs may simply be too big to take care of outside of a professional diesel shop. If you’re experiencing catastrophic engine failure, for instance, you may need to call for a tow truck, rather than a mobile repair expert. ● Ask for referrals: You should begin the search for a mobile mechanic by asking your friends and co-workers if they have any recommendations on places in your area to call. Fellow truckers may have helpful tips about which mobile repair shops can provide you with the best bang for your buck. Additionally, they can instruct as to which repair shops are best avoided. ● Check references: You should also check references and reviews for a mechanic before paying them to perform mobile diesel repairs in Shelby County, TN. This can give you a better sense of the scope of services to expect. Reading online reviews is helpful, but it’s important to remember that they’re not always necessarily reflective of the truth. ● Pay attention to billing: One of the first questions to ask a mobile mechanic when calling them for a service appointment is whether they bill by the hour or by the job. It’s advisable to work with mechanics who bill by the job, rather than by the hour. When being billed by the job, mechanics are incentivized to work as efficiently as possible, meaning that you’re likely to spend less and get back on the road more promptly. ● Ask about warranties: Many mechanics, including mechanics specializing in mobile diesel repairs in Shelby County, TN, offer service and replacement part warranties. You should ask about the scope and duration of these warranties. Typically, they’ll be included with the cost of service, although some providers may give you the option to pay to extend them.

COST Mobile Diesel Service near McAllen TX: How do you set your Mobile diesel truck repair labor rates? Choosing the right labor rate can make or break your business in the long run. Follow these three principles to land on a rate you and your customers will feel good about: ● What customers do you want to attract? ● Never give something for nothing ● Back into the rate you need The customers that you want will understand that cheap is expensive. If they go for the cheapest labor rate around, chances are they’ll end up spending more in the end. Good customers are looking for quality, speed, and low hassle. Price is also in the mix but it’s usually not the main driver. Ultimately these customers want to eliminate unscheduled down time. Going only for the cheapest rate will not get them there, and they understand that. Even if they don’t, it’s an easy case for you to make. So don’t sell yourself short. Your rate determines your clientele. The reality is that the customers you want will view you as lower quality if your labor rate is too low. Meanwhile, customers who are more cash-strapped, and less able to fulfill their end of credit terms, are attracted to shops with lower rates. Some people will never pay the quoted price. It’s in their DNA to bargain and get price breaks. Don’t forget that good negotiation is about creating options, not about making ultimatums. So price breaks can make sense as long as they aren’t one-sided. You should never give a price break without some meaningful exchange of value. Offer up options that will give you value in return. One example is to give a lower labor rate in exchange for the customer allowing you to proactively track their PMs. Ask them to agree to a list of PMs that they will pre-authorize you to do. They are exchanging a lower price for trust in you to do their PMs. Follow this practice when setting your diesel repair shop labor rates.

When customers ask what your labor rate is, this gives you a great opportunity to discuss the possibility of tracking their PMs. We charge $99 / hour, but for customers who allow us to proactively do PMs we charge $94 / hour. They win with a lower price. You win by having a guaranteed and pre-authorized stream of business.

If your labor rate doesn’t give you the profit you need, you will not stay in business long. Add up your total cost of labor and back into your minimum labor rate. Based on our profitability model, you should be earning at least 50% profit on labor. That is after covering the wages and benefits of not only your techs but their managers too (e.g. parts and service managers).

For example, if your technicians earn $20 / hour and as a group bill 200 hours / week, your wages for the week will be $4,000. Add in the weekly cost of your service manager and parts manager at $52,000 each, and you’re up to $6,000. Finally, add in taxes and benefits (let’s assume 20%) and you land at $7,200 a week. That’s a total cost of $36 / hour. To get a 50% profit on labor you would need to charge customers at least $72 / hour.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What's the difference between diesel and gasoline?

Both diesel and gasoline are refined from crude oil. (LP gas is also a petroleum processing byproduct.) Diesel, however, packs up to 12 percent more energy per gallon than gasoline. That's one of the reasons that diesel is more economical than gasoline.

Diesel is combusted, or burned, as a result of very high cylinder pressure. As a result, diesel engines are designed to withstand greater pressure and deliver more power per stroke, in contrast to gasoline engines, which use a spark from a spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture. Consequently, diesel engines thus have a higher thermal efficiency (i.e. power) than gasoline engines due to their compression ratio, which is another reason that diesel is more economical than gasoline.

Because diesel fuel is commonly used in hard-working equipment on farms and job sites across the country, off-road diesel is available at many locations, which is taxed less than on-road diesel to provide additional significant savings.

Isn't diesel a dirty fuel?

That is a common misperception, as many people recall past decades when diesel fuel and engines were less efficient. Due to recent technological advancements, many of the harmful particulates (such as sulfates and silicates) in diesel fuel have been nearly eliminated, making diesel fuel cleaner than ever.

Compared with diesel, doesn't LP gas reduce emissions and reduce Our dependence on foreign oil?

LP gas is a petroleum processing derivative, and, like gas and diesel, it is also dependent on oil. However, carbon monoxide emissions from LP gas are "sky high" compared to diesel, and LP gas emits higher levels of other harmful emissions as well. With all factors considered, diesel is the cleaner choice.

Aren't diesel mowers more expensive?

When viewed as a two- or three-year investment, Grasshopper diesel models are actually a bargain due to the savings earned by less fuel use, fewer stops to refill, faster job completion times and more billable hours for the commercial operator. To offset the initial purchase price of diesel models, many customers take advantage of Grasshopper's low-interest rate finance or lease options that use lender funds at little or no cost during the time savings are realized by diesel's fuel economies.

Can I really save fuel by using diesel?

Absolutely. Because diesel engines have better power and fuel efficiency than gasoline, LP or CNG engines, you will use less fuel over the same time period compared to other fuel options.

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