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People come to EO for many reasons. The newbies usually visit here to learn how busy different carries are in their chosen area and the pay structure(s) available at the different carriers. As a group, we are not particularly helpful in the pay category because none of us, it seems, wants to...

Based on a survey conducted by Women in Trucking some time ago, the need for a mobile mammogram unit at a truck show was identified. Our group has worked very hard to make this possible at this years' GATS show. We have been raising money since May in order to pay for mammograms for those...

Is any doing either of these diets? The more I read and listen to going grain free the more it makes sense to me. I have been watching my carbs and FINALLY I have lost all urge to have any sugar. It has been over two weeks grain free and low carb and I feel better and am starting to have more...

List of Free Health Screenings at GATS as well as all of the other Activities going on in the Landstar Health and Wellness Pavilion. You do not have to have a CDL to participate! Give Blood Get a Mammogram Diabetes Take a look at all of the screenings and all of the speakers that will be...

To make sure you are getting the most out of your business, join us for the next WebEx on August 21st at 2:00 PM CST to see how you can benefit from the success of others. Everyone who signs up for the webinar will receive an e-mail on the morning of Friday the 21st with login instructions on...

You can reserve a spot also by filling out the form on GATS http://www.truckshow.com/travel/free-truck-parking-confirm/ Fair Park Lot Location 3013 S Haskell Ave (to plug in GPS) Hwy Exit From Downtown take I-30E exit 48A – Haskell Ave Take a left Go 1.3 miles to GATE 15 Available on the...

Truck Parking this year will be at Fair Park and shuttles will run back and forth. The Fit for the Road 5K Run is sponsored by Right Weigh and there is an online registration: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=19845652 Cost is $30.00 pre race day and $40.00 to register...

Official Name: Landstar Fit for the Road Health and Wellness Pavilion. Landstar stepped up and sponsored the health pavilion at GATS and there will be a lot of going on in this area: Blood Drive - All three days Bone Marrow Donor Registration - All three days Height - Weight - Blood Pressure...

FREE MAMMOGRAMS AT GATS! Due to all of donations that have been received to support getting the mobile mammogram unit to GATS, the Trucking Solutions Group is able to offer a limited number of FREE mammograms. As a result of the donations received so far we have 55 appointments available for...

Saint Christophers Fund is kicking off a health challenge for CDL holders at GATS. There are two categories one for weight loss and one for exercise. The challenge is free to enter and all ready has some great prizes with more to come: http://truckersfund.org/driving-to-be-healthy/

Just learned that 16 year old Barrett Williams was killed in a lawnmower accident this past week. Our hearts are breaking for the family and our prayers are with all of them. Barrett is the grandson of Paul Williams of Expediter Services. Article in NY Daily News...

Quick glance and it looks like 3 expediters got their trucks entered in the contest! Lets make sure an expediter wins by voting. Here is the link to the photos and the voting page. Two separate pages. Photo Entries http://womenintrucking.org/photo-contest-entries/ Voting Page...

Trying to figure out a way to make sure our permits are up to date. It is easy to forget the permit book in the pocket of the door. One way I read was to check permits daily as part of pre trip One way was when we down load logs from QC to check permits The way that I am going to use is to...

Enter your truck in the All American Truck Show for a chance to win $500.00. Ten dollar entry fee that will be donated to St. Christophers Fund. To enter and see complete rules: All American Truck Show

Friday and Saturday 8:00am come join us for a walk around the exterior of the convention center. Dress code is casual from PJ's to those that wear a tie all are welcomed to join in. We are hoping that Homer Hogg will walk with us from TA/Petro's maintenance matters. TA/Petro is once again...

Calling all CDL holders to try their hand at performing a Pre-Trip for some really nice prizes sponsored by TA/Petro and FYDA. This challenge is set up to be fun and also challenging with every participant receiving a small prize and the top five scores will receive a RoadSquad Roll On Cooler...

I just found BCOsite.com and what I like is that we can post pictures and also what all extras we have on our truck that is not listed with Landstar. I talked to the owner of the Website and he is an agent in Florida and has updated the web site so that you can add any straight truck of cargo...

Here is your chance to show off your truck in this contest. Women in Trucking is sponsoring a photo contest with the winter to be announced at GATS. Find more details here: TeamRunSmart - Linda

Personally I like most dried fruit. I just tried Mango and Kiwi which I really like but I will not buy again as it is to sweet to eat. I like this article as it talks about the benefits of dried fruit and like anything it is easy to over indulge which then makes it bad for you...

Everyday we see something pretty or we park our trucks in a very cool area. We have an amazing job where we get to see new sites everyday of the week, that is much different then those that commute the same drive every day to the same desk job with the same view. Women in Trucking (WIT) is...