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Interesting that more came out with positive drug tests: Transport Topics: C.R. England to Use Hair Samples as Part of Drug-Testing Partnership C.R. England Inc. and Omega Laboratories Inc. announced a drug-screening partnership that will test the hair samples of truck driver applicants. A...

We enjoy dirt track racing and found this track that has plenty of truck parking and would fit a semi and trailer. There were several classes of cars and the track was run very well. A nice feature of the track is the way it is set up we did not get covered in dirt. If you are stuck in Lufkin...

Trucking Solutions Group Conference Call May 4th... FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro will join us on May 4, 2011. The call will take place at 3 p.m. EST. The phone number to call is (712) 432-0075 and the call ID# is 550718. There is no specific subject matter to be discussed. Administrator...

Old wives tail.... There are not any rules saying that we cannot sleep in the top bunk going down the road. Proper restraints are needed in the bottom bunk as well as the top bunk for safety reasons.

i would like to learn more on spreadsheets and how to better track per diem and depreciation. I like spreadsheets and I track our actual expenses, but believe I could do more with the right knowledge. I would also like to learn more on return on investment (ROI) and to set up a spreadsheet...

We have just went through this process and did some shopping around. Our dealer, Stoops Freightliner uses various financial companies and we were able to get financing for the Cascadia. One surprise I had though was with OOIDA. They were advertising a great rate of 6% financing for second...

2011 MATS was a huge success The MATS Health Awareness Walk as well as the blood drive with The American Red Cross was well attended by Expediters. We are a small segment of the trucking industry but we sure support good causes. At one point as I was in the blood mobile bus and there...

We have been asked to share our spec's on the new truck: Stoops Freightliner - Salesman Jeff Jones Bolt Custom Sleepers - Don Bentz 100" sleeper 2012 Cascadia DD13 HP 370 Torque 1250 321 Gears Double Framed

Does anyone know where we could find one of these reasonable? What brand and where you found is would sure be helpful. This is one piece of equipment we are missing and one we didn't know we were missing...

If you are attending MATS this year ladies sign up for this event: http://salute2women.eventbrite.com/ You do not have to be a member of Women in Trucking to attend. Hope to see all of you there

Our truck has been some neat places and here are few. Lake Albert OR 395.jpg Charter Jet and Bob D6077.jpg 102409 (2).jpg

If you want to continue driving eleven hours get your letters sent off to FMCSA. As a team ten hours a day will rotate our schedules to times when neither Bob nor myself will be safe to drive. Fleet Owner; Friday, February 18, 2011 HEADLINE: FMCSA leaning to 10-hour limit on truck...

By eTrucker Staff The American Trucking Associations is seeking help from truck stops to make information packets about proposed hours-of-service changes available to truck drivers. ATA’s information packets include a letter truck drivers can sign and fax to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

Email just received from Virginia Albanese, President and CEO FedEx Custom Critical: "New Color for FedEx Custom Critical I have news to share of an upcoming change for our brand at FedEx Custom Critical. We will be changing our color scheme and logo from purple and blue to purple and red...

I wish I had your poetic ways with words... Since I do not all you get is; HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

We have friends who have done this for a long time and have mastered learning how to sleep and get the job done safely. As a team this is something that we do not struggle with as we have our set times to drive. Can any of you solo guys give hints to new people on how to learn how to...

Information for everyone on how to submit our comments to the FMCSA Information below on how to get on conference call or to listen to what all was discussed Truckers for a Cause will host an educational conference call on “Do’s and Don’ts of submitting comments to FMCSA” Jan. 22 at noon...

Once again at MATS there will be a reception followed by a group picture trying to break the record of the most women CDL holders in one place. Last year we were close to the record and this year we hope to blow the record out of the water! The reception is a blast with great refreshments. We...

This sounds very interesting to me. I want our letter to make a point. Truckers for a Cause will host an educational conference call on “Do’s and Don’ts of submitting comments to FMCSA” Jan. 22 at noon Central Standard Time. John Hill, former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

OOIDA has a survey posted. Survey is short and we can give our opinions on what we think of the HOS proposal. You have to be a member of OOIDA to take the survey. You do not have to be a O/O to be a member of OOIDA or to benefit from their services and discounts. Last night talking...