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Various carriers teach or advise or require various following distances. Most carriers -- that is, most of those who use the time method -- call for at least four seconds. Some carriers ask for five or six seconds. I try hard -- and I have taught Marda -- to maintain a following distance of at...

When a four-wheeler (or a two-wheeler) swoops in front of a big truck, a friendly one-second hello from a concealed train horn may encourage the offender to think twice before repeating his unsafe and offensive behavior. A show-off artist may decide not to pull a trick at all when he sees a...

Thanks, Terry. We just returned our previous truck to the owner -- after 10.5 very enjoyable months -- running for an extremely honest and supportive couple. Later this month we'll get into our own next new truck (now nearing completion of the assembly of the various parts). Best wishes, Doc.

Abe: You asked for suggestions about cargo securement. The name of the game is secure-stabilize-immobilize. You need to keep the stuff in place without its coming apart -- especially while riding around, sometimes on rough roads. Use straps, shoring beams, and -- depending on the nature of the...

New Haven (the company) is a super source for cargo-handling gear. I've dealt with them many years -- mostly in Dallas, also in Louisville. The people at both locations have cut me some very nice discounts. Make sure to use the name of FedEx CC. Louisville is out of route between Columbus and...

FedEx CC quarterly newsletter Lap2 committed several serious breaches of his contractual duties to the owner, thereby leaving lap2 in debt to the owner. The law allows the owner to deduct lap2's debt to him from lap2's share of the prize (or from any other amount which the owner may otherwise...

FedEx CC quarterly newsletter As we all hear repeatedly, there is usually more than one side to a story. I strongly urge each of you to recall that principle -- and to use it -- in connection with this thread -- and the previous thread -- "lying owners" in the general expediter forum -- which...

RE: Socially incorrect way to celebrate a 65th bir TH: Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I agree wholeheartedly that Keith and his people do extremely well. Marda and I have met with him twice at his plant. He has treated us most graciously and cooperatively. We look forward to seeing you and...

RE: Socially incorrect way to celebrate a 65th bir A 90-inch sleeper and a 22-foot box.

RE: Socially incorrect way to celebrate a 65th bir Thanks for all the kind words. I've become older and a little bit wiser. But I'm still very young at heart. I'm stuck in my teen years. How else can I get anyone to pay me to get my best girl and go cruising with her around this nation and...

Hey, Preach! Blessings and best wishes, Doc and Marda.

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ That arrangement is often called "pinwheel." Doc.

Chet: For three years (1998-2001) Special K and I took a cat with us in our Volvo 770 tractor. We kept the litter box in the space below the center of the lower bunk. We kept the box clean (and therefore relatively low-odor) by scooping the solid waste into small paper bags, which we then...

Many times I've told Special K, "Do not attract undue attention" -- that is, while an enforcer watches. Several times -- during her early time with me on our truck -- she displayed amateurish or newbie or dipstick behavior while approaching a scalehouse or while rolling onto the pad. Almost...

Lawrence: Yes, absotively, positootly! We would not miss that for anything. Marda and I look forward to seeing you, Terry, and the rest of the gang. Thanks for asking. Drive safely! Doc.

Prof: I share your concern and disappointment. I know how that feels. Let's assume that this disappointment will lead to an even better opportunity. Let us know if Marda and I might help. Blessings and best wishes, Doc.

Roger on the tip. Thanks much. Doc.

Congratulations! I'm very glad for you. Best wishes, Doc.

S corporation? Income-tax implications? Dividends versus earned income? Minimization of payroll tax or self-employment tax? Reimbursement plan for dental and medical expenses? Doc.