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I owe some taxes for 1997. I have a repayment plan set up with the IRS. As long as I continue making my payments, are my checking and savings accounts safe? What about an HSA? If I default for any reason on my payments, can the IRS take that money? If I set up an "Offer in Compromise", is...

I'm so so sorry. I mistated some facts and I need to correct them. I have explained to Steve at A. Blair that I'm riddled with A.D.D. (just like Glenn Beck) and panic when I sit for more than 20 hours. Steve has just proven to me that in the 9.5 weeks I've driven for them, I've averaged 2565...

I've been good. I've been staying out of Laredo. Concentrating on El Paso instead. Well, it's January. You take what you can get. I sat in El Paso from early Saturday morning until Monday morning. I got a load going to Laredo and knew I needed the money. I arrived here last night. Isn't...

I purchased 2 10 ft. 4 ga bulk battery cables from O'Reilly's auto store. I put battery connector ends on each and "inverter connectors" on the other ends. I connected the ends to the battery. I connected the black to the negative lug on the inverter and the red to the positive. I got a lot...

Jeff did a great job on this article. I had no idea Dwight D. was involved so early in making the interstates happen. Of course, my great state of Texas (only been here since 1997) has the most highways. And, the least open weigh stations. I remember as a boy traveling to Maine from Rhode...

2006 Darwin Awards Yes, it's again that magical time of the year when the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honoring the least evolved among us. Here is the glorious Winner: 1. When his 38-caliber revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a holdup in Long Beach, California, would-be...

I think IdleAire is a great idea if your owner or company pays for it. Otherwise, I can't afford $1.85 an hour. Especially when I don't pay for fuel. Even if I did pay for fuel, I'm not sure I use $1.85 in fuel per hour, do I? I drive a T/T, but only run the truck when I'm entertaining...

Thanks for the responses to my question about shifting the Super 10. That is one awesome transmission. It's tight. It's easy. It's not an automatic, but after driving a Pete 387 with an automatic, I have much better control with this transmission than I did with the automatic. It's a lot...

Where would I buy an E-Track load lock? They don't seem to be available at regular truck stops. Is Alumi-Bunk in Michigan the only place they are available? I have a regular load lock but would prefer an E-Track for my trailer since the trailer is designed for them. I do have some straps, so...

I have my truck and trailer for A. Blair. What a surprise when I got in and discovered it had a Super 10!!!! I've never used a Super 10. The good news is that I figured it out and drove bobtail about 60 miles and with a trailer attached for 15 miles. But, I float gears. I've been somewhat...

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That was a good article by Jeff Jensen. Driver fatigue is a real problem. He talked about circadian rhythms. I read a book called "Insomnia" by Steven King which really talked a lot about sleep rhythm. As an older adult, I have noticed that I want to go to bed earlier and like to get up...

I got my wish. I'll be in Louisville Friday for orientation and then back to work for my favorite company. Many of you don't realize that this will be my third time going back to A. Blair. I started in March, 04 driving a 98 FL70. It had a coffin sleeper. Maybe 42 inches. But, I persevered and...

Does anybody out there have a T/T that I could drive and sign it on with A. Blair? I know we would make lots of money. I drive hard and A. Blair has more freight than they have trucks. I need a reliable tractor. Of course, the newer the better. I have to get away from this reefer driving...

This really has nothing to do with me, but I'm just curious. It seemed that tractor drivers for Conway Now were offered Conway Truckload runs, also. And, I think, vice versa. Has this been affected by the buyout? Thanks

I asked EO not to give out my email to Joke websites. For some reason, that request was deleted? What's up?

My co-driver has a family situation which requires her to leave the truck we are driving for Dave Corfman. It is a 2000 FL70 temp control box with push axle and liftgate. 96" sleeper. Quite capable of handling most loads, although, the insulation in the box reduces the inside width to only 92...

I have a Himalayan cat just begging me to take her on the road. Who has a cat riding with them? Where do you put the litter box? How large is it? Dry food can be kept on the floor without makeing a mess, but, what do you do about water? Just water the cat when you are stopped? I really...

I went to the Pre-Processing center in London Monday night, and was told the placards are not going to be available after Sunday the 14th. They say that because the US opened a FAST lane, they would not be offering the placard. Supposedly, to use FAST, you need to be a FAST driver, driving a...

I hate to give out information that might make the line longer, but I feel like I've made a discovery (probably something the rest of you already know). I hate crossing into America in Windsor/Detroit. The Ambassador Bridge can be backed up for miles sometimes. And if I have to go to the...