Recent content by JimmyB

I have to agree with Yesteryear. Although I do not agree with the decision, canine sniffs have been ruled "Not an illegal search" and "do give probable cause when the dog alerts" Personally I believe the above is gross violation of our constitutional rights! It has been found in studies...

This is a tricky question to answer, because you must be aware of the laws in whatever state you are in, and can pose to be a very difficult task for OTR drivers. Almost every cell phone to date has some sort of voice recorder in it. If you are not in a state that considers that "wire...

I'd give Rick's a call. They are in the old Cooks sport land building on Monroe Street. I was just up there and checked them out a couple weeks ago. I'm not sure if they gunsmith but I bet they do. Professional and Helpful staff there! Ricks Sports Online - ABOUT US Another gun shop in...

Yes, I would consider someone from the Texas area being that Texas is one of those states we frequent quite often. As for your medical, My suggestion is to wait if you are not already in a Panther truck. If you decide to go with Panther, they will give you a new physical during your...

I believe you spoke with Mark our Fleet Manager today. I'm sure if he is telling you that you need to reapply it is because of the length of time since your last application to Panther. I believe you have 30 days. On the 31st day Panther requires that your application is updated. It is as...

I foresee asking a contractor driver for an escrow may be quite the deterrent. I believe our current contractual agreement is both fair and protects the fleet owner investment. Someone who is honest will put in a 2 week notice and their settlements are released on schedule. Someone who up...

I was still driving when CSA kicked in. I was down in New Mexico when I had a headlight go out. I was stopped by Highway Patrol, received a headlight violation. When it showed up on my CSA Report I was able to dispute the infraction by giving an explanation that the light had went out while...

Some of the biggest dangers out there as a new driver are in your mind. Back when I first started driving OTR I would have fears about tipping the truck going around curves or losing control in heavy rain. Of course in reality these are things that "could" happen if I were careless, but my...

You are correct, there are many other options for self protection. Hell I would argue that one form of self protection is Situational Awareness - If you are aware of your surrounding and react accordingly you should never end up with that "gun to your head" Not that it can't happen, you can...

Ah yes, Pointe Mouillee.... Was just out there fishing a few weeks ago. I still make a trip once or twice a month out that way. I grew up on Estral Beach on the Canal Front with the atomic plant in plain view... some say that's what is wrong with me today! lol Anyways... Glad to see Detroit...

It's only as hard out there as you choose to make it. Whether your a truck driver, police officer, law abiding citizen, ARM yourself with knowledge. Drivers are so scared of scale houses, regulations, guns, etc etc, if you learn your trade, use common sense and know the laws you will do fine...

Thank you for the endorsement on my post.. I read the thread that you linked and I would like to make further comment. One of the things I saw from the other thread was the mention of being searched. With exceptions of Military Installations and crossing the border, the DOT or police have...

LoL, I know the feeling. I'm from Monroe, MI myself... grew up in Newport!

Unfortunately no. I do not know of any "Carrier" who has a policy to allow guns. I doubt any carrier would ever have a policy that says it's OK to carry a gun. But a simple omission of the No Guns policy would suffice. Or perhaps a policy that says one must follow local, state and federal...

On another note as posted by layoutshooter, Cops can not always and probably never will be around to protect you. They investigate the crime once it has happened then make arrests. Worse case scenario your already dead. When they make portable cops you can carry around maybe their will not be...