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FYI If you have been thinking about purchasing an Auxiliary Power Unit for your truck but have found that the financing methods are anything but favorable…..we may have the solution for you! OOIDA has teamed up with a local bank to offer you a straight forward, fixed rate, simple interest...

I keep a 1982 Yamaha XT 550 at the front of my 22’ dry box for enjoyment during down time. January I started storing bike in box figuring I would get runs in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California and other parts of the country with WARM WINTERS...

Just love watching the Red Sox crash & burn. My wife can tell when the Yankee & Red Sox race is heating up as my frequency calling my brother increases dramatically. Early in the season when we were down 14 games calls from him were quite frequent it sure feels good returning them. Yankees...

This is a portion of posting from LEA website. On July 24, 2007 the United States Court of Appeals vacated the 11 hour drive time and the 34 hour restart provision. This ruling was slated to go into effect on September 14th. However, due to American Trucking Association's request for a stay of...

Just another reminder if your passionate about this issue either way please take the time to call you Senators even if your not a registered voter. This will stay anchored until the vote is tallied. It's finally here! As feared, the Administration is thumbing its nose at Congress and rolling...

If you feel strongly about this issue please contact you Senators. Senator Harry Reid, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, announced that the Senate will begin debate on the FY2008 Transportation Appropriations bill next week. As you may recall, the House version of the transportation...

Anybody have any experience with lease purchasing?

Anyone every mount a video camera to dashboard? I'm running from Nevada to NJ there is some beautiful countryside along the way.

As was previously posted July 24, 2007, the United States Court of Appeals vacated the 11-hour daily drive time and the 34-hour restart provision. The Federal Motor Carrier Administration has until September 7, 2007 to respond. We should here something within the next two days.

For those who are interested stemming tide of Mexician-domiciled trucks here is suggestion on action from OOIDA Dear Association Member, As you may have already heard, there are indications that the U.S. DOT will be formally implementing its crossborder trucking pilot program with Mexico as...

Call you Representative ASAP and advise them how you feel. Early this afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on an amendment to stop the DOT's planned pilot program to allow Mexico-domiciled trucking companies to operate throughout the U.S. Representatives Peter...

I'm missing something can some one explain how the state mileage tax rate and ad valorem is computed into the state fuel used tax rate and state credit rate? This is clear as mud to me. Please keep it simple as I'm slow when it comes to numbers...lol

Do folks feel it necessary to have more than one phone using the second to increase coverage (with another company) or as backup?

If you feel strongly about this issue contact your US Representative to share your thoughts on this subject. FYI from OOIDA. As you may know, despite strong congressional disapproval the DOT announced it will move forward with the Mexican truck pilot program. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA)...

I currently have a Verizon air card and for the most part satisfied with the service and coverage. I've heard from several users of Cingular air card that their coverage is larger plus they are satisfied with the service. So anybody out there used both services and what were you thoughts?

108 pitches, 5 hits, 6 innings not a bad start for an old man. Mind you they aren't the Red Sox but Pittsburgh was the right spot to start a season. He ain't our salvation but he should help us get to October.

Talking with a driver and the subject of welding came up he said DOT requires one to use a certified welder when welding anything to truck frame. A certified welder affixes a triangle plate over weld to verify it was done properly. Is this factual information?

Memorial day is a very special holiday and I want to thank all the Vets for their years of service. God Bless You All!

Thanks, to all who called their US Representatives in support of HR 177 was result of combining of HR 1173 and HR 1756. Our next battle will be getting it passed in the US Senate. Below is article OOIDA posted in Land Line Magazine. May 14, 2007 Print | E-mailSPECIAL REPORT: House to vote...

Been on the west coast for several weeks running hard along I-15, I-5 and in between using the generator quite a bit with the 90+ temperatures. It has cut my fuel mileage by 1.5 to 2mph on those really hot days. Hard to find a tree in many places to get some shade and can’t stop in the higher...