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We just had a scale master in Colorado pull us in because our VIN number is not displayed on the outside of our truck. It is the first time we have had anyone even mention that to us. The scale master says we need to display the last six digits of the number on the outside of the truck...

Our compliments to the technical team at EO for changing the titles of our posts to a large bold font. Very nice!! Great job!! We appreciate this team of hardworking folks who keep the site running smoothly!

I left my shower bag at home the last time we were there and it was a good reminder of the things I love in my shower bag since I had to buy more! Coco suggested something that has helped me a lot. She suggested getting a little suction cup container usually in the linen section of the...

Okay now! I saw that guilty look and heard that deep sigh when you read the title of this post!!! We all need reminders occasionally, though. If you do not have an external hard drive, you need to pick one up at a Best Buy and start backing up your hard drive on a regular basis (once a week...

In case you need something to celebrate: Someone mentioned that we had a "square root day" this month on 03/03/09. The very next day 03/04/09 was a "command day." You know: "March Forth." And, of course, we all know to "Beware the Ides of March." That is March 15th! Okay, this is coming...

When my husband and I first started this business we weren't sure what tools to take along in our truck. Obviously we were not planning to do any major work on the truck while on the road but there are basic tools that everyone should have in the truck for emergencies. We did the "trial and...

THE JOB - URINE TEST Like a lot of folks I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the...

Even if you aren't a member of "The Bob Club" you should check out his article about truck tool boxes and changing the oil. He is one smart guy! Just click on the EO at the top of the page and you'll see the articles. He has some great information. I'm glad to see him sharing some of his...

We just had a belt break in our Rig Master generator. We have been dreading any problems because Rig Master is out of business and parts are hard to find. We called many dealers and were not able to find any parts until we finally got to THE ONE! These people are awesome! They worked on our...

Frank & I wear Red Wing steel toe shoes and they are really comfortable and last forever but with Spring/Summer coming I don't want to wear my steel toe boots. My granddaughter insists that I am wearing her granddaddy's shoes! I just discovered that WalMart has steel toe tennis shoes!!! They...

Anyone else having trouble getting paid lately? We are missing pay for four runs! Two of them will be on our Monday statement (we've been told) but the other two are "missing" and we have had to print the BOL and re-submit. In all these years we have never been late getting paid. This has...

I recently bought some Bisquick cheesy biscuit mix in the little pouch. You simply add 1/2 cup of water to the mix to make those wonderful cheesy biscuits. I used the GT Xpress cooker and made three large biscuits but if you don't mind getting your hands in the mix, you could make normal size...

Once you get your truck washed and it is all "spiffy" what do you do about cleaning the area of the truck where you open the door to step in? I wonder if window cleaner would hurt the paint or is there another mild cleaner that would work to clean that area? Any ideas?

We pulled out of the new Pilot in Phoenix this morning. You can only turn right out of the Pilot and I-10 is a left turn. As we made the right turn we saw that the police had set up a rolling scale in the right lane. All trucks were having to go through the scale. I was sitting in the...

Just a thought: If you don't go to the Intranet and check your stats very often, it would be a good idea to do so. It is strange how things can happen with stats when you have no idea and no notification. Twice recently we have found an error in our stats. The system indicated we were late...

Have you tried this yet? I am so amazed at this wrinkle release spray. You just spray it on your clothes and smooth out the wrinkles with your hands. It takes about 10 min to dry and the wrinkles are practically gone! I didn't think it would really work but I decided to invest in one bottle...

Years ago my husband used to put an ID on all his tools and equipment. He used his SS# (back when it was safe to do so - an old Navy habit) then he used his last name and phone number for a long time. We realized we have no identifying marks on our truck tools and equipment now and it seems...

Linder posted a recipe a while back that was someone else's recipe for Breakfast Pizza. You need to make it at home but then cut it and freeze it to pull out and eat as you ride. Oh my goodness! This is THE BEST! I followed the recipe but used 4 eggs and 1/2 pound of bacon. I think this...

Since we are now using the load opps we have found that a less than 75 (<75) is truly worthless. Sitting in an Express Center with a <75 and knowing the loads are offered to lots of Express Centers, means that the <75 doesn't mean anything. I would like for all dispatchers to be told that...

I just read about this in a ladies magazine and thought it was interesting. The article suggested that we add ICE in our cell phone contacts. The ICE stands for In Case of Emergency and it should have a person to contact in case we are unconscious or can't speak. I gather emergency rescue...