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I seen this article written by Jay Leno, and thought it would be appropriate to post it here. I thought originally I would post it in the soap box, but feel it really isn't political. More of an observation of sorts. Have a read. ============================ Something to think about from Jay...

I seen on the news today that the border is opening up to Mexican trucks supposedly in the next 60 days. They will be able to travel anywhere in the US. I was curious as to everyones thoughts. Could be interesting in some of the border towns for freight. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO...

As many know, Panther has recently formed a drivers council. For the benefit of current or prospective drivers, I thought a short review would be of value. While not part of the council, I did have the opportunity to sit in and observe their first meeting. I think the approach of elected...

Something I didn't know. That Rigmaster has a option of a Cat engine on their APU. Does any one have one of these? Curious on the cost and performance verses the Perkins engine. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Bush wants us to cut the amount of gas we use. The best way to stop using so much gas is to deport 11 million illegal immigrants! That would be 11 million less people using our gas, let alone free government services. The price of gas would come down. Bring our troops home from Iraq to guard...

This has came up before, but I thought this was a interesting link. www.visnitro.com It is a fully automated nitrogen tire inflation system. Kind of a neat set up. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

AMERICANS WITH NO ABILITIES ACT - CONGRESSIONAL ACT 2006 WASHINGTON , DC (AP) - Congress is considering sweeping legislation, which provides new benefits for many Americans. The Americans With No Abilities Act (AWNAA) is being hailed as a major legislation by advocates of the millions of...

I noticed that before the TV show American Idol came on, there was 32 members on. During the show, between 5 and 10 counting guests. Now after the show I count 40. Is it safe to say that others have aquired this addiction as the wife and I have? Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I am a senior citizen. During the Clinton Administration I had a good job. Since President Bush took office, I have watched my entire life change for the worse because of his policies. I lost my job. I lost my home. I lost my health insurance. I...

I was curious as to how many are planning on a new truck purchase prior to the 2007 emmission models? It was a interesting question as building slots on the 2006 models are filling up. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Is it just my own experiences, or do they have any parts for anything they sell? We had a breakdown from hell because of a split top radiator hose. After two road side repairs and a final tow to location, we had one delivered from Springfield, IL to Decatur, IL. When asked for lower hoses, there...

I am starting to see a wave of new foreign tires enter the market. Truck tires like Vesta (made in China) sold through General. I see some information on Toyo and Yokahama ect. My question is, is anyone running these, and how well do they hold up? Cheaper yes, but how is their durability? We...

How are these holding up now that they have been out for a while? There were issues last year but I am guessing as to whether they are reasonably trouble free now. Davekc

According to the AP wire and Fox News, George Bush called the mayor of New Orleans personally from Crawford Texas a DAY BEFORE, begging him to use their transit and school bus system to evacuate. Bush also told him it would likely take 48 hours for a full military presence. The mayor refused...

While not our first truck purchase with them, this was our first with Jon Mosier. Others were through Dan Schultz. It was a quick and pleasant experience short of a title issue. Sometimes even paying cash has a few complications. The title was held up because Fedex failed to make a pickup at...

How many have experienced a truck build disaster? This has come up on more than one occassion when someone has decided to build a truck from scratch rather than buying a spec truck. Sometimes it is just ordering a truck from a dealer that has no experience with expediting. Lawrence had a post...

It's Hard to Beat a Texan A man from Texas, driving a Volkswagen Beetle, pulls up next to a guy in a Rolls Royce at a traffic light. Their windows are open and he yells at the guy in the Rolls, "Hey, you got a telephone in that Rolls? The guy in the Rolls says, "Yes, of course I do." "I...

Need some input and or opinions. This is kinda a follow up to Gibsters post. While we were shopping at the MATS show we found a interesting challenge that has two different approaches. If you were to drive an owners truck, which would you prefer, A truck were the cab is open above the drivers...

Number One Idiot of 2004 A woman called the Emergency Poison Center very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. She was quickly reassured that ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital. She calmed down and at the...

A Georgia State Trooper pulled a car over on I-95 about 2 miles south of the Georgia/South Carolina State line. When the Trooper asked the driver why he was speeding, the driver answered that he was a Shrine Clown with a specialty as a magician and juggler, and he was on his way to Savannah to...