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And how do I undo it ? Up until a few days ago all messages appeared in sequence from last posted . Then my new laptop decided to click an option on its own that seems to post topics in alphabetical order . I haven't been able to find how to get back to reading most recent topics . If someone...

We all know if we log sleeper it must be at least 8 hours plus another 2 sleeper or off duty . This other 2 would count against the daily 14 hour limit . But the 2 doesn't count against the 70 in 8 day limit does it ? If that is the case would it be advantageous to use even more than an...

A while back a gentleman expressed intent to start a trucking company with about 20 trucks . I forgot his member name and couldn't find his posts . I've seen a fairly new franchise ,PODS , that seems to be a very good opportunity for someone with his background .

I just renewed my physical but was given a 1 year restriction due to high blood pressure.(148/90). Reading the medical form though it says something about a 3 month certificate if pressure is over 140/90 . The doctor was new and seemed inexperienced in DOT physicals but told me I should have no...

Those FedEx Ground drivers are really going for all they can get . Go to the wwwteamsters.org site for full info .

Has this happened to anybody else much ? Pass a 65 m.p.h. truck where there's a 70 m.p.h. speed limit and then come to a 55 m.p.h. construction zone . Look in your mirror and here comes the 65m.p.h. truck down the left lane passing everybody just to show he can even if he is 10 m.p.h. over the...

The Expeditors'Expo gets better every year and I was wondering if it would be worth considering expanding it to include vendors for hotshotters and RV haulers . There are thousands of those guys out there and I'm sure plenty of them would be interested . No doubt quite a few of them could be...

FedEx Ground workers in CA had filed suit to be classified as employees rather than independant contrtactors due to the control placed on them . CA courts ruled in their favor and gave FedEX 180 to change the conditions to keep from classifying them as employees . This has been a controversy...

Texas has restricted trucks on some sections of I-35 with signs reading "No Trucks Left Lane " . However , it is permissible to use the left lane to pass . Some truckers have been wrongly ticketed while in the left lane while passing . Texas DOT suggests printing the regulation and carrying it...

I stopped in the Fort Wayne Truck Plaza Thursday night . There was a large sign inside announcing new expediter info and the website Expeditersnetwork.com . At the bottom of the sign was the " Spotlight employer " All Types Expediting !! Uh oh . You gotta check the site out . All Types is hiring...

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 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 .

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...

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 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...

A while back I posted about my truck being backed into . I was given good advice about dealing with the insurance company . The claim was handled by AIG in Des Moines . The day I faxed them estimates they mailed me a check for repairs . The day the truck came out of the shop I called them and...