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I am trying to remember if someone once posted that in order to haul government loads, you must register your own authority as a "Contract Carrier." If that is correct, will being register in that manner exempt you from: "providing for-hire truck transportation to the general public? Common...

During this economic down turn it becomes even more critical to utilize the system to one’s advantage. I realize that not everyone does well with managing credit card expenditures; hence, this post is for those consumers who pay off their balance every month. These disciplined consumers never...

It's kind of interesting that DieselDiva just posted a nice compliment about the helpful links here on EO. A big thanks to Lawrence and Dreamer for their hard work. Not to diminish anyone's well deserved praise, but just this morning I received this link to a really neat weather site. I...

A few years ago, I missed some verbal queues that would have tipped me off regarding incestuous behavior that was occurring within a family that we knew. I had always believed I was a good judge of character, but this one completely caught me off guard. My wife did not know the extent of...

The state of cargo van expediting as I see it today. Do I like what I do? Of course, I enjoy the business. Can you make a living as a cargo van owner/operator? It depends on your particular needs. Most of those who tout the positive aspects of cargo van expediting are folks who have a...

I spoke with arkjarhead last night. He was in West Memphis; therefore, the status of his home was unknown. He did tell me that the river threatening his home was due to crest today. Joe asked for prayer. His father-in-law is hospitalized in Pine Bluff. Terry has been battling cancer and they...

I have been out of the loop on new stuff. From time to time, folks ask me what is a good choice for a "Concealed Carry"? Price always seems to be a major consideration. What say ye that have purchased a new firearm over the past couple of years? Make: Model: Price:

I thought it only fair to give Pilot Travel Centers the opportunity to respond to the post regarding the shower cleaning procedures. I sent them a copy of the post and requested a reply. Here is their response: Dear Rev. Hall: Thank you for taking time to email me with your concern. I...

Smart Money by Aleksandra Todorova Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Whether chatting with co-workers or watching the evening news, the looming "recession" seems an impossible topic to avoid. With such talk comes a heightened sense of anxiety: Just how safe is my job? No matter what field you work...

A winter accident could leave you stuck on the side of the road. Packing your truck with a few essentials will help keep you safe and ready for whatever conditions pop up on your trip. Keep the fuel tank at least half full throughout the winter. This will reduce condensation, making your...

There's no getting around winter. Instead of dreading it, prepare for it. Check out what your truck needs to gear up for cold, wet, winter driving conditions. Do this before you find yourself in winter weather conditions, because small problems you ignored could grow worse, leaving you stranded...

We don’t like to think about personal tragedies. But terrible things do happen. It makes sense to be prepared. For instance, put emergency contact information on cell phones and other gadgets. That tells emergency responders whom to contact. But your cell phone or iPod could be lost in an...

In the past few months I've witnessed an increase in load offers going to Texas. From looking at the chart at Forbes.com there appears to be a correlation as the top 5 cities for Job Growth are in Texas! I also discovered a few other cities on the list that I had never been to before until...

In the winter, many people idle their engine after starting it up because they think it needs time to warm up. Not true! Today's fuel-injected engines don't need a warm-up period, and idling for long periods can lead to excessive engine wear. Worse, gasoline engines idling for more than 10...

The great Hall of Fame baseball player Joe DiMaggio made everything look effortless. He was known as the Yankee Clipper because of his skill and grace. He was once asked why he played so hard. His reply was actually the secret to his greatness. He said, “I always thought there was at least...

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) truck·er [truhk-er]–noun 1. a person who drives a truck; truckdriver. 2. a person whose business is trucking goods. [Origin: 1875–80; truck1 + -er1] Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House...

Canada-U.S. border gateways are on the verge of turning into "parking lots" if U.S. Customs and Border Protection doesn't do something about expediting crossings soon. That's the message Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Wilson told CBP this week, reports Canadian Press. He said the...

1. St. Louis, MO – I always feel creepy when going through the Gateway 2. Detroit, MI – As if the roads aren’t bad enough 3. Flint, MI – I was kind of surprised at this one 4. Compton, CA – Downtown Los Angeles so small wonder 5. Camden, NJ – Typical east coast high density...

Parcel carrier FedEx on Friday cut its second-qaurter and full-year earnings forecasts, citing skyrocketing diesel prices and a weak LTL environment. "Since we provided earnings guidance for the second quarter in September, our fuel costs have increased more than eight percent, or $85 million,"...

Let me begin by saying that I understand a Sprinter has the potential for carrying more cargo, depending on how it is configured, as opposed to a regular cargo van. In certain applications it makes senses to opt for a Sprinter. Obviously, package delivery services have moved toward placing the...