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    Deductables

    Know one really needs to answer this just think about what I am saying here. How many of us are within, lets say arms reach of being put out of business if lets just say you had a million dollars worth of freight and the truck stolen? A comment was made on the other thread about ALL of those...
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    advertisers

    find it difficult to contact companies that advertise here states that I am not filling out Email and wont send. So cannot utilize companies that advertise here.,,, just a fact...
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    Grocries

    I have noticed that the Grocery Stores near clicky towns actually have much more selection for us over the road lazy cooks like myself. I do not bragg on being a chief in this truck but do enjoy a nice quick fix meal. So I find those upscale shopping districts have a better selection of...
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    33,000 or 32,000

    I purchased this piece of paper from our govt. that even states on the side of my truck I legal to carry 33,000 gvw. Well last week I picked up a load 11,800lbs. O.K I balanced it so that I had 19,980 on the rears and 12,600 on the steers (tanks half full on departing). Thinking I was...
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    Greatest bumper stickers

    Saws these on the back of a 53 right hand corner of trailer said (death wish) with an arrow pointing down to where a vehicle would pass on the right. On the left side corner it said (Smarter people pass me on this side) One other one I saw refered to the professionalism of drivers"A...
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    This may be better asked in Layover Lounge.

    Thanksgiving... Last year I spent it in the Casino (Hollywood) just below Memphis. Meet a great couple who check in on the site, had a wonderfull meal spent 0 on the Casino but food was great! Thats my suggestion if your in Memphis. Where else besides your house do you suggest while out on...
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    Fluctuation in MPG

    Had a load from Detroit/Denver 9500lbs all flat until Western KS mileage was dissipointing to say the least. Just put new Steers on (first problem) Weight balanced like a Pro (even passed CO scale house) Fuel the same Pilot/& J. No wind beautiful weather little rain in IN. Fuel was about 20%...
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    $2.50 to $3.00

    I wanted to see an actual thread on this instead of going under another post regarding a different thread. So all of those who know where and how to find this kinda paying loads (consitant) were all ears/eyes. Please elaberate in DETAIL... wana know more.
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    Just a question Lawrence

    The picture of that Sterling is that really yours???? If not it sure is nice whos is it???? Kinda Envious.....
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    Where are some of the old Posters

    Have not seen anything from Raceman lately or some of the other long time posters they are great part of this Forum...
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    Lions got buts kicked what about

    Seahawks????? Panthers are on a roll tore up Bucs when they were only 1 point favorites,,, PLAYOFFS here we come wana bet a coke Tennessee Hawk... Are the Seahawks gona make it to the playoffs, if they do and we should meet in SB your gona come down here and watch it on my itty bitty tiny Big...
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    The cost of Credit

    I have been noticing the price of using credit cards is increasing out there. TAs I believe is now .05 at some stations I know its at least .04. Pilots are the same. Wilco/Hess does not charge and if you have a Flying J Tab account is the same as cash. I did recieve a Pilot Visa and they do...
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    What is our legal obligation

    Say a customer does not agree with the load count, and refuses to sign? My answer would be re-load it, call dispatch, than the Police if they refused to load it back. Came very close to this last summer any suggestions.
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    Dissipearing Fleet

    Last year I saw one of the large carriers trucks at almost every layover. This year I am not seeing very many at all. I see more Tri-State, Allstate and especially Panther. Other drivers with the mentioned companies have also commented to me that they are noticing the same thing. Did that...
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    Getting a break from the sleeper

    After two weeks I am ready to get out of the truck and treat myself, hotel, preferabily with a restaurant and lounge, washing machine and internet hook up. What is your favorite brand and could anyone comment on Motel 8s I see they always advertise free internet are they clean and do they have...
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    What do you do?

    Lets say you get pulled into a Weigh Station, they red light you and you show all documents and it is all in order. Than they want to search your truck? The cab and sleeper. Can they? I do not think so and I will object until a court order was issued. Why if I would not give a police...
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    I am no longer a ROOKIE one year ago today I took

    Thank you all for your advice yes Terry is always right. The best times I have had has been meeting so many of you. Just wish we could run into each other out their more often. Have never run into Dave or so many others just meet you in a flash.
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    Just a comment

    I have really been putting alot of time away from home (which is good for business). So how do you all that leave your family behind, do you all get that guilt feeling that we should not have,but do? Its tougher to leave the home after a break than anything else I do out there. Once out I...
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    Swirls after polishing alum tanks

    How can I remove the swirls after polishing the tanks. Shine is blinding but the swirls are dissipointing.
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    Leonard

    Terry, Leo, Davek all have my # will give me a call at your earliest convience I have a question I need to ask you. Thank you in advance.
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