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My Dad was a US Army career military man, he was in for 28 years. Was in WW2 in an anti-aircraft artillery unit. Then later went to the Ordnance Corps(Vehicle maintenance) after WW2. He served in Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1969, and passed away in 1988. I really miss him. Myself, I was a...

I'm so saddened to hear of John's passing. I enjoyed reading his posts and thank him for participating and sharing his experiences with the rest of us. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest easy John and Godspeed. Tom.

After the results of yesterday's vote, my caption would be: DOOOOOH!!!!

Do you think he's got enough lights? Be hard to miss at night. Tom.

Congrats Ark!!!! Lots of folks talk about going back to school to further their education, but that's about as far as they ever get. You did the talk and walked the walk!!!! You have my admiration and respect!!!! Tom.

Thanks Phil!!

Thanks for the info John, I too will call first thing in the morning. Tom.

his girlfriend just called my wife and said he >couldn't go back to work today like he was supposed to >because he got called in for a random drug test, and he >can't go back to work until the results are in. Maybe, the...

If there were any witnesses(the more the better), you could call the police and have everybody make a statement putting him behind the wheel, of course this would have to happen right after the incident. Don't know what the laws are there but we had an incident a couple of years ago, where a guy...

>Don't know about the others. Our contract with FedEX >requires us to get the truck inpsected by a certified >inspector twice a year. Forms signed by the inspector must >be submitted as proof of compliance. In other words, two DOT >inspections each year...

I've noticed that some carriers require periodic truck inspections within the company, are these safety inspections or just cosmetic inspections for appearance and cleanliness? What if you'd just had a DOT insp. and passed would they still pull you in for a company inspection? Do they give you a...

>Good info Leo. And below is what happens when you think you >can make it. > >Posted with permission of the fellow who took the pic, but >he asked that I block his company name. > > >Dreamer >Forums Administrator OUCH!!!!!!!, Maybe he could convert it to a hot-shot flatbed rig. Looks...

>Occasionally I click on the logos here on EO for the >different expedite companies to read what they offer, and >what they are looking for. I never see any truck specs >listed, as to what age vehicle they accept. Anyone else >notice that? Rule of thumb was always 5 yrs. for a straight...

I wanted to try and attend the Expeditor Workshop at Wilmington, OH, but unfortunately won't be able to make it. Looks like I will be able to make the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas Aug.23-25(unless possibly I'm out of my bus and driving for an O/O by then). Did any of you folks make it...

Thanks for the info! Tom:D