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Diesel Power magazine would mostly be of interest to cargo van owners or others that own diesl pickups . They have a website at dieselpowermag.com . I also subscribed to " Light and Medium Truck " through a link on this site . It's very informative and the subscription is free .

From what I've heard and read it seems to be a possible improvement (info at fairtax.org ). What I like best is it's a sales tax so drug dealers , pimps , and crooks that haven't paid tax on their income will pay when buying their fancy clothes , jewelry , cars , and homes . I'm no economic...

I have been the sole proprieter of a business with disappointing profits . I have been offered a very good postion as a company driver which I am going to accept and cease operations of my business the end of June . My questions are in regard of the truck I have been claiming deductions on and I...

I stopped at the Petro West of Birmingham AL last week and very few of the Idle-Aire spots were being used . The next morning more spots were taken but none of the trucks were hooked up . It looked like all the other parking spots were taken so trucks parked in empty Idle-Aire spots .

OOIDA's most recent issue of " Land Line " magazine has an article about a driver that had trouble with poor fuel mileage then noticed the high temperature of the fuel he was regularly buying at Flying J . Changing to another fuel source increased his fuel mileage . About a month ago I had a...

Mrtuck.com has an article on tests on this vehicle . More power than Ford and better fuel economy ( 20.2 mpg during testing ) Noise reduction improvements have also been made .

They are not the best OTR truck but the thing that got my attention is their warranties are 2 and 3 year (or more ) with unlimited mileage . I wish they had more power for my needs though .

In another topic a driver complained about getting a message from safety suggesting he take a 5 hour nap after running 18 hours . He felt he only needed 2 hours sleep and that's all he took . Is that the way you people operate ... suggesting only 5 hours rest in 24 ? ( The driver started at 6...

I didn't make it to MATS until Saturday afternoon and didn't see it all . I saw a lot of vendors with drawings for prizes . One booth had no product , just a drawing for a cruise . The entry form required a signature and by signing the participant agreed to the terms on the back of the form ...

This is the next security step being considered by the U.S.. Ask Customs about it .

I read a Panther II ad saying they have a program where they will pay a 40% " advance " on delivery rather than have you wait a couple of weeks . This is something else former general trucking drivers would have a hard time adjusting to . I always interpeted advance money to be money paid when...

I found freight-terminal.com and you can check companies for free . Viewing loads or listing your truck only costs $20 per month with no long term commitment

I've seen several complaints about Pilot fuel stops but Love's has gotten just as bad. On my way from PA to TX , I stopped at a Love's in Jackson , TN to top my fuel off and avoid high prices in AK . I used my Comdata card at the pump . I tried a $300 cash advance but the limit was $200 . I...

There have been discussions about whether to buy new or used trucks . One thing never mentioned was buying new will be a big bonus at tax time . A good accountant familiar with the trucking industry can really be a big help in starting up and making a maximum profit .

Hi Frank, I have a question about the quarterly tax payments. We began our business in the beginning of the third quarter of 2004. We had a refund due to expenses of the business startup, etc... Now, for the tax season of 2005, we are unsure if we need to begin filing our taxes for the...

I think it would be helpful if drivers listed radio stations to go to for traffic reports approaching large cities . Just seeking stations on the radio doesn't work . I've been in rhe Midwest and picked up AM stations from Denver to Boston . Anyway , in Nashville , 650 am gives frequent reports .

I once read of an aptitude test many employers give applicants that tells whether they would be accident prone or have other problems that would cause the employer to reject their application . It seems like if someone could come up with this type of test for expediting companies to use it would...

In the latest issue of " Popular Mechanics " Jay Leno test drove the new International pickup . This vehicle has a gvw of 25,999 but has air brakes . I have never heard of a truck with a gvw under 26,000 having air brakes . Wouldn't a CDL be required to operate this truck ?

Sorry , I didn't know how to transfer the photo here but go to trucksforsale.com , click expeditor trucks , and check out the GMC on the very bottom . I'd love to see somebody drive up for orientation in that rig ! " But the dealer said it was an expediter ! "

I wish ATCO much success with his new business . Working strictly intrastate exempts you from Federal regulations . I worked for a truck and trail repair company in GA . They worked strictly within the state and logging and drug tests were not required . I could and often did work over 80 hours...