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Located at an airport near Milford, CT was this cargo plane. As you can see in the pic, a common padlock is used in place of the FAA PMA hold down clasp. Not sure if this would pass an FAA inspection but Im sure the rationale is that a $3 pad lock is a lot cheaper than a $200 clasp. I...

While on a HAZMAT load this Friday, we pulled into a South Carolina weigh station and was promptly ordered to pull over for an inspection (we have the 2010 inspection sticker in plain view on the passenger windshield). As is my routine, after pulling over, turning on all lights and flashers, I...

According to J. J. Keller and Associates "Hours of Service A Driver's Guide" Second Edition, page 8. "On-duty time includes time spent: Waiting to be dispatched...." Is this why Carriers say no forced dispatch? Does this get around the "waiting" as counting against your hours? And if so, why...

We appreciate all the calls and cards from the expedite community regarding the passing of my father-in-law. It meant much to us. At the services, several hundred attended and the outpouring was just amazing. I have attached a couple of photos. Again our sincere thanks.

Did we create our own delima? After refusing an offer for an ASAP pu and non confirmed del paying .62 per mile for a class 8 33k lb truck and than getting that "can you help us " phone call, I pondered...is it really the economy, or has such a rosey picture being painted about this business...

"• When Diane and I looked at truck driving for the first time, a host of veteran truckers talked loudly about the need for experience to succeed in the expediting business. The talked about how you must pay your dues, make mistakes, learn from the the mistakes you make and work your way up...

Sad continuation of this story, see link below. Valparaiso woman, her brother charged in her husband's slaying / nwi.com

(I have consolidated 2 threads into one for clarity. Below is the original from Bubblehead, and mine consolidated. Dale Edited by DReamer to consolidate threads.) MIDSOUTHX sorry for answering here, I still don't have permission to post on FDCC even though I have made two...

How about a UNIFIED voice. As I read thru fx wart and its sequel, I am impressed both by the pettiness of some issues and the conviction of the authors in all of them. I have been with the FED for 7 years total...4 at express and 3 at CC and agree CC has a lot of room to improve. However I was...