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As far as an organization, I agree. We need better representation, and I believe OOIDA fits that bill. It just needs more members and cashflow. As far as the 3,517 EO members, a lot of them are gone with the expediting wind, or don't post anymore. A few read, but never post. And I'm sure some...

When you think about it, Cheri, any Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob can sell a Virginia to Chicago. The good ones can sell you a Cleveland to Morgantown, WV. It's all about salesmanship. The best ones get you to do things you would never think of doing. And I've done too many of those!!! :7 :7 :7 "If I claim...

Exit 4 on 465 is a nightmare! You have 4 truckstops and every one is jam packed by 9:00 pm.Is it just me, or are more truckstops getting filled earlier in the day? I would rather go to the one in Whiteland (I-65 exit 95). It's usually nice and quiet... especially compared to Indy. BTW... I got...

"What does a sesame seed become? I don't know. We never let them grow up!" Mitch is the best! "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

If you're not authorized, it may be in your best interest to suk it up and pay the ferryman (or in our case, the fuel guy). I got stuck in Dallas behind three other trucks (that's a lot in our company). I had three options in my brain-housing group... 1) stay in Dallas; 2) dh to Memphis on my...

Sometimes cherry picking is good, sometimes it isn't. Sometimes it depends on the company you drive for, whether the place you end up is bad or not. Laredo and Del Rio... I'm there in a heartbeat. Usually I'll take a run and worry about getting out later, being that I rarely get bad runs. Hence...

To a point, you represent the shipper when you deliver. He picked your company (we all know this isn't always the case), therefore his business decisions could be viewed partly on our and the truck's appearance. I'm guilty of the stinky pits, especially last month. I think they understand you...

KW... I don't know your email. I gave him your name. LOL Try messaging it to him thru EO. I rarely use email, unless I know they don't frequent EO much or at all. "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the reason they sold the Indiana Turnpike was so they'd have money to complete I-69? Why would they sell a money maker to build a free road? "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

No prob, Highway. Didn't mean to come off snippy like I did either. This issue, in particular, gets me irritated to no end. No wonder so many truckers ignore the rules and just produce the perfect logs. "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

Magic... did dispatch tell you they ordered an empty box? Being a forklift driver, chances are he had no idea what was ordered. So, if you had a smaller box than they ordered, would that preclude them from any damage if he put his forks thru your box? Sorry... he was just a BIT neglegent in his...

I'm pickin the Cards to upset the Cowboys. Since everyone is upsetting the Cowboys these days, Cards might as well do it too. ;) "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

Here's a red flag that struck me. If you have an "established" company, why would you need someone else's good credit? I could understand needing capital. But just someone to cosign a loan tells me you're too high risk if the bank turned you down for what you're wanting. Just my opinion. "If I...

The big reason we have seatbelt laws is cause the insurance lobbyists. Another big reason is because the government is writing laws that "protect" us from being stupid... ie laws against personal choice. DOT mandates seatbelt use because it gives us the best chance to remain in control of our...

Sounds like you have a short... maybe a plug not plugged in all the way. "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

Why just a 5/5 for teams? The way it is now for solos, we have to drive 11 in 14; being forced not to take a nap when we're tired in the middle of a 700 mile trip. If a split is in order, I say make it so for everyone. "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

I don't know if no logbook is the answer. But like you, I want to know how they came up with these crazy numbers. 11 and 8 with a split sleeper would be more than adequate for most drivers. The director of the FMCSA comes on Sirius truckers channel every once in awhile. However, I never hear a...

I doubt you'll find someone to co-sign a loan for someone they don't know. I'm leary to ask anyone to co-sign for me, as I know how the wind changes in this industry. If I don't have enough to buy a truck, ie. credit or cashflow, I shouldn't be buying a truck. And, personally, my business will...

Yeah... I know... there is no Yugoslavia anymore. My point was that the UN (and the US is in the UN) is still in the countries that made up Yugoslavia. Thanx for the correction, Ace. :D "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas

But poor ppl buy stuff too! The mere thought of them not getting something for nothing makes me want to cut the government cheese! "If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." - Kansas