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I know Salt Lake City has become an express center recently. How is freight out of that area? Particularly surface expedite.

When you are given a scale house Level 1 DOT inspection and the inspecting officer finds something like an inoperable turn signal (burned out bulb) is that reported on your CSA score even if no citation is issued?

Put your face in space. Here's the link. NASA Face in Space

Does anyone use campgrounds for layovers? Are commercial motor vehicles allowed in them? I thought it might be nice to try and find one that has a lake for fishing and swimming and some BBQ grills and picnic tables. It would be a whole lot nicer than sitting in a truckstop all weekend.

The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain of this old disease. The disease is called Gonorrhea Lectim. It's pronounced "Gonna re-elect 'em," and it is a terrible obamanation. The disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk behavior...

I'm probably gonna get slammed for asking this, but I am asking because I feel naive and want to learn more about the vanner lifestyle as I am considering the pros and cons of adding on a van to my fleet of one S/T. I have the utmost respect for all pro drivers and realize that we all have to...

$5.37 That's what the kid behind the counter at Taco Bell said to me. I dug into my pocket and pulled out some lint and two dimes and something that used to be a Jolly Rancher. Having already handed the kid a five-spot, I started to head back out to the truck to grab some...

Is anyone using the Kohler 3APU? It looks to be a simple system that provides air, heat and battery charging. I don't know if it would run a block heater or supply 110v for microwave, etc. Here is a link to the brochure. Kohler Power: 3APU-12V-HC: 3APU-12V-HC: 3APU-12V-HC: Idle Reduction...

I need to replace all 4 batteries in a 2006 Freightliner Columbia. Does anyone know where I can get a good deal?

Whats the record for dry runs in one day? We had 2 today. Run #1 North Carolina to New York. Run #2 South Carolina to Arizona. I had to check the calender to make sure it wasn't Friday the 13th.

Is anyone using a battery powered HVAC unit? I am interested in something like the NITE or Climacab system. How well will it heat and cool a 72 inch sleeper? How long will it run before recharge? How long does it take to recharge while driving or idling? Any recommendations? I have seen...

I have a 2006 Freightliner Columbia with the Mercedes MBE 4000and Eaton Ultra Shift transmission. 650,000 miles on it. Recently I had a problem with the truck failing to go into 2nd gear when coming to a full stop. The truck would not move. I set the brakes, put on my 4 ways and kept trying to...

What's it like where you are today? Are the roads cleared yet? How much snow? How cold? I am at the TA in Commerce, GA north of Atlanta. Sunny, clear and 51 degrees.

I just saw on the news that there is a blizzard warning for Friday and Saturday covering the area from Washington DC up to southern New Jersey. 12 to 24 inches of snow and 40 to 50 mph winds. Wind chill factors in the single digits. It's going to be a nasty weekend.

I delivered this morning and I am at the TA in Spartanburg, SC. I noticed almost all of the idleaire modules have been removed with the wires looking like they were cut with a knife. I wonder if this is drivers who still had money on there cards. I also wonder if we will be seeing these things...

We have a load to New Orleans. Never been there before. Is there any activity there? Or should we just deadhead out of there?

I just bought new steer tires at Speedco and used the FedEx discount. Saved over $400 from what I was quoted at TA. If you are looking for tires don't forget to get a quote and ask for the discount.

MOVING TO MEXICO Dear President Obama, I'm planning to move my family and extended family into Mexico for my health, and I would like to ask you to assist me. We're planning to simply walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico , and we'll need your help to make a few...

I have a 2006 Freighliner Columbia with a Mercedes MBE 4000. I am having to idle this weekend and have noticed that I am leaking oil from just behind the turbo. Has anyone else had this problem? I think it is being caused by the idling as the truck does not use any oil between services. Any...

Does anyone know of a good place to park at JFK in the cargo area. I have a 12 hour layover between a drop off and pick up and don't want to leave the area if I don;t have to. A place with a restroom would be nice.