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Just got word from Landstar Qualification Center my application has been approved. Next step Tuesday is get truck dyno. Already had oil analysis and the results were excellent I personally checked out the truck and took a slew of photos. Truck is a 1998 FL70, 22’ Kidron dry box translucent...

I'm hoping to talk to several reefer O/O to get their insight. I'll be an O/O driving solo. You can either post here or send PM.

In case folks haven't seen this as yet. Non members are welcomed to join OOIDA <http://ooida.com/> and help with class action suit. OOIDA is assisting the attorneys bringing the class action suit for Hot Fuel in finding Named Plaintiffs to represent their states in the case. Being a "Named...

What other device(s) beside this one JJ Keller and other's sell performs a satisfactory job in showing how to stay HOS compliant. <http://www.jjkeller.com/browse/product.html?group_id=1827&searched=746-R>

Las Vegas bookmakers got wind that our own RichM may be transporting a motor home from Michigan to Washington and they are laying odds that he’ll attempt or pull into “X†amount of Weight Stations along the way. So if you are a betting person how many do you say? My guess would be at...

I copied this from e-mail OOIDA sent today. I truly hope all call their US Senators and asking them to support Talent/Pryor amendment to the port security bill. Here is link to get each state's US Senator name and phone number http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm...

Any one who happens to be a freight broker or agent kindly contact me at [email protected] or 732-691-6439. I have several questions and would appreciate assistance. Thanks

FYI Be careful out there. 7 August 2006 - suspicious vehicle and persons in Linden, New Jersey. A 1994 silver Chevrolet Astro van (NJ Registration UPF-86G) was observed near a tractor/trailer in the Linden area. When the driver of the T/T approached the van, the driver stated that they...

Trying to locate information on Thermo Dynamics Generator anybody familiar with unit?

I've been researching generators and noticed this on Rigmaster site http://www.rigmasterpower.com/Sections/index.php?vSec=special "If you plan to buy a RigMaster Power generator call OOIDA at 1-800-715-9369 and ask for the Membership Department to receive your RigMaster Power Special...

My first O/O told me No Parkways Some Expressways Yes Thruways I wrote it down on a index card and taped to dashboard in plain sight. It took a while to remember I wasn't in a car/pick-up and the rules have changed.

Anyone used Dieselboss accounting software? <http://dieselboss.com/software/accounting.htm> Thanks

For those who already have CoPilot Laptop 4 I received this update notice. Dear Valued CoPilot Customer, The much anticipated CoPilot Truck | Laptop 9 is coming soon! As the first navigation system specifically designed for company drivers, owner operators, and leased operators. CoPilot...

Freight Relocation Engineers Everybody has a title now a days and when I heard FRE it sounded like the shoe fit.

Would like to talk with current or past owners/drivers of Sterling Acterra. Please send PM or E-mail. Thanks

When buying a used truck what steps can be taken to check status of trans and clutch? Having dyno and oil analysis will be done with engine. Thanks

I decided to get my Technician License and join the ham radio ranks. For those interested here is link to get started <http://www.arrl.org/>. Current operator told me, “The best way to prepare is to purchase the Technician Class manual from the ARRL website. The book is called "Now You're...

I was talking with another driver and he mentioned there are folks running their own authority paying 90% of load to truck. Does anyone know of any outfits out there paying 90%? Thanks

I've only driven two Century classes during my time as an expeditor. I would appreciate input listing similarities and differences between Century or other type class 8 versus cab over. I realize one can mount a larger box with cab over. Larger box means more loads are available. Thanks

Over the weekend I finished reading, True Stories of Driver Turnover: Translating the Driver’s Perspective. Here is a review. http://www.expeditersonline.com/artman/publish/article_004244.html I highly recommend it for all drivers, O/O, employers and employees who are involved in the...