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Great post but if the FSC disappears smart contractors will also disappear from that carrier . 100% of the FSC is required to be passed on to the fuel purchaser in government contracts .Federal Register | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge (DFARS...

Staff Sgt. Giunta's humble attitude in these words says a lot . "This is only one moment," he added. "I don't think I did anything that anyone else I was with wouldn't have done. I was in a position to do it. That was what needed to be done. So that's what I did." . I think only combat veterans...

Are you trying to make a point here ? The medal is awarded for courage displayed at risk of one's life . Specialist Giunta ran out alone chasing terrorists dragging his friend off . He was under no cover at all . I fail to see how an enemy body count should be any factor in this . I want to...

I hope things work out for you and you are found not to have sleep apnea . If you do you will have the expense of followup testing . 26. Is Sleep Apnea disqualifying? Drivers should be disqualified until the diagnosis of sleep apnea has been ruled out or has been treated successfully. As a...

There are other awards for heroism . I don't know the numbers but quite a few Bronze and Silver Stars awarded . U.S. Army Individual Decorations . I would like to see you substantiate that civilians have been awarded a Medal Of Honor. I doubt anyone agrees with your opinion the last 4...

It depends how your truck was spec'ed and where the "sweet spot " rpm is . My sweet spot is between 1400 - 1500 rpm's . At 65 m.p.h. I'm close to the center at 1430 rpm's . 62 m.p.h. puts me just below 1400 . Carriers that spec'ed their trucks to run at 65 m.p.h. will lose rather than gain if...

Even without as shortage carriers are looking for and finding cheap steering wheel holders . They don't need NAFTA . They just go to CDL mills . Many of the students were funded by our tax dollars through WIA

You know , some people actually believe DST actually creates an extra hour of daylight . As far as the farmers go why couldn't they just get up an hour earlier ? So instead of children walking home in the dark they walk to school in the dark . I guess less bogeymen are out in the morning .

Sounds like Panther needs to find a new doctor . I suspect this one gets kickbacks from testing facilities .

What Snopes says . snopes.com: ACLU Christmas Cards

The problem is Panther's physician recommended him for testing and gave him a 3 month card . This is going to be a real issue when medical records start being sent electronically to the DMV . No more trying with another physician if you don't pass with a first one .

As a rule Tractors get a higher rate and they sit less because there is less of them competing with each other . Also if you are buying a truck you have more options with a tractor than a straight truck if expediting doesn't work out for you .

A few carriers , including Prime and Schneider have arrangements with testing companies and provide insurance to pay for it . It does not cover O/O's though .

I have seen Ryder lease logos on expedite trucks . Dealers could through systems like Paclease but I think they would be difficult to get .

Why multiple threads on this ? Aren't you just making it more difficult for yourself ?

You need to take the time to go back and read old posts because all of your questions have been answered several times . Cargo vans do not require logging unless hauling hazmat and few do . BUT , since logging isn't required you may be asked to run harder than HOS would allow . Some fleet...

Find another carrier . Neck size or body mass index do not mandate testing under FMCSR . It's at the discretion of the testing physician . "Currently, the medical certification required for commercial driver license holders includes only one question regarding sleep apnea. Examiners are not...

While I agree with your opinions on ethanol , before ethanol plants began opening corn prices were so low farmers were losing money producing it . For some industries to survive there has to be a way to have them make a decent profit . I started a very controversial thread on another forum...

CDL training under WIA is the biggest waste of taxpayers' money there is . Institutions receiving WIA training funds must maintain a 65% placement rate . How do they perform this miracle in today's economy ? They place graduates with employers that have a high turnover . Go to Safestat and...

Hinos are good trucks for what they were designed for but they were not designed for OTR driving . The main things they lack are comfort and power.