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I was just reading the posts about the Garmin. I decided long ago to stick with Streets and Trips because it was so inexpensive and allowed me to plan very well using my laptop because I could see so much more about the route than a device on my dash would allow. At first, I didn't use GPS...

You're right about that, sixwheeler. I'm not much into tattoos, but I can overlook it on her. I'm sure she would be excellent in helping me secure a load. The ad didn't say if she came with the load locks. Chet Merithew The Prodigal Son of A. Blair Truck #81105 OOIDA #828583

Sorry about what I said. I'm going through load-o-pause. Chet Merithew The Prodigal Son of A. Blair Truck #81105 OOIDA #828583

You couldn't drive for a more honest owner than Dave and Grace Corfman. They are the best (or equal to A. Blair, lol). Good for you and good luck. Chet Merithew The Prodigal Son of A. Blair Truck #81105 OOIDA #828583

Class A CDL assumes air brakes since it is part of the written and road test. A Class B requires the endoresement to be listed since it isn't part of the "body of knowledge" of a Class B license. Chet Merithew The Prodigal Son of A. Blair Truck #81105 OOIDA #828583

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening So many replies!!! You must all be sitting waiting for loads down here in pseudo ##### - Laredo. Knowing when to move is when you are in Laredo competing against many many expediters and you are only 7 hours from home. My chances for a load...

You're right. I just checked my TX CDL. I have an "X" and it says on the back "Tank vehicle and Hazardous Materials". I never knew that. On the front it says "TX". Which, in Texas, therefore, means "Doubles-triples, Tanks and HazMat" I just never checked on it before. Thanks for the...

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening Yep. Cheap freight may be the only way to survive. I encourage double and triple dipping (carrying several low paying loads). I'm fortunate to work for a carrier that sends me right past my house in Texas every week. I never have to take...

Well, Dave. Are you filling in for Jeff? That was a very well written article on costs. I've always been impressed on how aware you are of the costs to operate a truck(s). Everybody should pay attention to your advice. I work for A. Blair; worked for FECC and Panther(in your truck). They...

Thanks. I'm headed to Freightliner in Lima, OH after I deliver in Avon Lake tomorrow. They are expecting me. I will tell them about the grease solution. They may already know it. The A/C can freeze me out when it is running correctly. But, it doesn't last. It eventually just stops...

When I drove for Dave, we had a funky directional signal that also controlled the wipers. For no apparent reason, when I changed lanes, the wipers would go across my windshield and smear all the bugs so that I couldn't see. I could be sitting at a stop light, and the wipers would decide it was...

RE: Cheer up! A recession is coming and you are go A young man graduated from college in economics and returned home to visit his family. His father ran a very successful local diner and had recently put a billboard advertisement on the highway promoting the diner and the extended hours it was...

Sorry about that. The load was 46,000 lbs making my truck, trailer and load 79,400!!!

Well, in a T/T I felt like I was a really genuine big rig driver. Gave me bragging rights. But, when you consider the size of a T/T when you want to park or back in a crowded truck stop, the straight has major advantages. I could have a 96" sleeper in a T/T, if there was anybody who had them...

It's Sunday afternoon, the 26th and my rental car is packed and chewing at the bits. It's telling me to get off the dime and start my journey to Louisville...again!!!! I'm out of the T/T and back in a straight. The 96" sleeper was too good to pass up. And, I've never worried about making...

Phil, I think you are right. I need to have a "come to Jesus" talk with that heavy heavy foot I have when I get back into a straight truck Monday. I'm coming back to a mighty powerful straight truck after driving an 18-wheeler that required me to press that pedal as hard as I could as I...

You're right. The second one is easier. Guess I should stay around 60 mph. Now how can I tell my foot that?

When I drove for Davekc, he told me that there was a chart/graph that showed how much more fuel was being burned as the truck speed increased. Does anybody know where I can find that information? When I drive, I have a tendency to drive as fast as I'm allowed, which may not be the most...

I've had that happen to me, too. The only way I've been able to deal with it is to close the route and start again. Route it again and most times it will allow you to add the stops. I have no idea what causes it.

RE: A Question For Expediting Veterans About Reces To make a comment like that, you must spend your whole day on Air America where they think 4.5 % unemployment is a recession. We've had the best economy for the last 7 years. Thank God for the Republicans and the tax cuts. The government has...