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    When more guns = LESS safety

    Just how many gun crimes would leave DNA evidence ? If a criminal wears gloves while using a stolen handgun then disposes of the weapon there would be no DNA evidence .
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    Dicks Sporting stores stops selling modern guns

    Dick's loss is other stores's gain . Bushmasters Disappearing From Stores After Newtown - ABC News
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    Pilot showeres revisited

    A couple of years ago Pilot got really blasted here for the condition of their showers . I have seen a great improvement and rarely have to wait for a shower . Now I refuse to stop at Loves because of their chain wide policy of having one person on third shift responsible for the fuel desk and...
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    Ford Adds Diesel to Transit Van

    Light & Medium Truck | Ford Adds Diesel to Transit Van The above article is from Light And Medium Truck magazine . Free subscriptions are available for the print and online editions
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    Pay it or fight it

    I have used this firm with success and know several others that have also . I had a "must appear " speeding ticket . They settled with the prosecutor a week before the court date . It was reduced to an equipment violation and I didn't have to go to court . Lawyers for Truckers with CDL Traffic...
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    Ram to Launch Fiat-Based Large Van

    The article tells of versions of the vans used in European countries . You could research them . Watch for other Chrysler vehicle to disappear and become rebadged Fiats . It was a well known fact in the industry Chrysler would only be bought by a foreign manufacturer looking to gain an...
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    Another Milestone: Bob and Linda

    Todd Dills writes great articles . He goes out and gets detailed info from drivers and O/O's . He has done other articles on the expedite industry . It's a shame they decided to combine Overdrive with Truckers News . The rest of the staff is really out of touch with the industry and thinks...
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    Ram to Launch Fiat-Based Large Van

    Light & Medium Truck | Ram to Launch Fiat-Based Large Van Fiat Vans to be Ram vans: Ducato, Doblo, Iveco Daily
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    Deer XCROSSING Funney

    A couple of weeks ago a saw a hunter park his truck on the shoulder of the Natcher Parkway in KY right next to a deer crossing sign . He probably figured that was a good spot .
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    Percentage Based or Flat Rate?

    I'd say percentage would pay better . If the pay is flat rate it most likely is based on less than the average percentage . If you are contracted you have a legal right to see the actual billing rate . The one buying fuel should get 100% of the FSC which is a seperate charge in the billing ...
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    Sleep apnea

    Exactly why people object to forced testing . If drivers like you have a problem staying awake they know it and should be treated . However , many people with a neck size or BMI some medical experts recommend forcing to be tested do not have sleep problems and have never had a problem with...
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    The American Dream? Disappearing? Maybe

    All they need to do is watch Duck Dynasty . And people in Queens don't have to grow crops on concrete . They have growing lights in their closets and basements .
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    Dropped Calls....Dropping

    I dropped AT&T long , long ago . I have never had a dropped call or failure to have a signal with Verizon . My carrier uses Sprint for the Xata e-logs and have never failed to get a signal with that either .
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    I-55 Litchfield Trooper Killed avoid area

    Can it really be said the truck didn't have room to get over ? How far did the trooper step into the lane ? How much distance was there between the truck that him him and the truck in the next lane ? Better to take out a mirror than a life .
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    20 states have filed petitions to secede

    That may well prove true as the minorities voting on single , self serving issues increase in number and gain more control . Some groups will always vote for the Democratic candidate . The only group that will decrease in number may be labor union members . Having a black GOP candidate can be...
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    Obama voters looking for paybacks

    He neglected them in his first term , he's reelected and can't run for a third term . Why would they think he'd care ?
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    Recruiting veterans

    The most interesting forum posts to watch are the enthusiastic newbies that like you don't heed warnings . They have the , all you need is a good work ethic , you can be anything you want to be , and they won't do me that way attitude . We watch them go through CDL school , orientation , then...
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    Canada Canada

    I doubt the T/A will exchange dollar for dollar if the Canadian dollar is valued more . They probably would when the U.S. dollar is valued more . Like most Flying J's the one in London had a great buffet before Pilot bought out Flying J . Flying J also had great wifi before Pilot brought in...
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    Recruiting veterans

    Not necessarily for made up but petty . One trainee brush the mirror of the truck next to him with his trailer . No damage but the trainer reported him and he was gone . Trainers know rejected drivers mean more trainees needed . I've been reading trucker forums since they first appeared on the...
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    Recruiting veterans

    No , I'm not one of the ones the odds are against . I would never work for a megacarrier . The training for some carriers is the traineee driving while the trainer logs his sleeper berth . Training companies train drivers then find excuses to terminate them and bill them thousands of dollars for...
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