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    Murdoch, Fox, World News, and Limbaugh . . . Read it and weap!

    Ever think that you think the way you think because Fox News has been drilling it in your head for the last 15+/- years brainwashing your butts? Ever think that? No, I didn't think so . . . that would be admitting that you are capable of being brainwashed. Can't admit that level of weakness.
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    Murdoch, Fox, World News, and Limbaugh . . . Read it and weap!

    Yup, seems to me that so long as the conspiracy theory parrallels with your own right-wing propaganda . . . it's just bull . . . but when your guys are getting arrested and real information starts coming out "it's a conspiracy". I'd be careful of who I get my news from if I were you...
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    Murdoch, Fox, World News, and Limbaugh . . . Read it and weap!

    A word or two on what is not being said about Ruppert Murdoch « eddieleaks.org
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    night driving?

    The secret to Chicago, no matter what time of day it is, is I-355. It costs a bit in tolls but it pays for itself in time and less aggrevation.
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    Hijackings in Kingman and our Panic Button

    The recent hijackings by escaped prisoners in Kingman, AZ has gotten me to thinking about our panic button. Why? For a while there we had a crack in our QC dome and a couple of times when we got a truck wash our panic button was set off. It was how FDCC responded that got me to questioning...
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    How should a contract read

    Having worked in law and seen more contracts then I would like to admit . . . those are good responses. Usually a contract drawn up solely by one party will only reflect only the protection of that one party. Much the same as renting an apartment . . . the lease is to protect the interests of...
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    TA and Petro are combining points

    Next time yous stop by the kiosk at either TA or Petro take a few minutes to fill out an application for their new card which combines points. I can't tell you how many times we had shower points at the only truck stop that wasn't in that town and we didn't need enough fuel to get the points...
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    Try Hours: good thing or mistake?

    Nobody here will give you a definitive answer to that because of their advertisers. The general rule of thumb is that if it sounds like its a fit for you . . . then go for it. Every companies has its flees and what works for one might not work for another. Its if you can live with those...
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    night driving?

    For us, most of our driving is done at night. The majority of our loads pick up at 5pm or later local time and deliver 7am local time. In the darkest days of winter it can be very hard, especially if it is combined with weather. Or, if it is below 32 degrees, bridges can ice up. You have to...
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    Moving sea turtle eggs from gulf coast to florida coast

    Mygia, these turtles are an endangered species. If animals that have been hatching their eggs on these beaches since before the dawn of man can not co-exist on this planet - man too will parrish. An ocean devoid of life, cannot sustain life. This planet is not for mankind alone - although...
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    List of goods to take on the road

    Polarized Brown Tinted. They are incredible. You can see past the glare of a wet road. You can see past the spray coming off of the truck in front of you. Greens look brighter. You can almost drive with them at night to help with the lights of oncoming traffic. But, I wouldn't advise it...
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    Low Paying Load Opps

    We drove and parked about 12:30am to setup for delivery Fri morning. We had about 6 hours to get some shut eye before we drove the last 90 miles to delivery. I'll be dambed if we didn't start receiving load ops on the phone. Our C-Link was on, but the load ops didn't hit the C-Link at all and...
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    Customer Lock

    We view locks as both an asset and a deficit. It all depends on where you are, how many trucks are available, etc. We have been on a TVAL Lock and requested that it be changed to a WG Lock. But, you can also use a lock to weed through some of the crap. It is our business, and I refuse to...
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    DOT Physical?

    Call your local immediate care clinic, they can usually perform the physical. You may need your carrier to fax over the medical form that you need to have filled out. Not every Dr will do a DOT Physical. Also, sometimes you can find a DOT Physical place right at the truck stop and they will...
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    DOT Physical?

    DOT Physicals are not required by carriers, they are governed under Federal DOT laws. All carriers require them to meet DOT legal requirements.
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