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    Shelby Cobra

    O.K. You all want pictures of a Shelby Mustang . Champion Ford in Owensboro , KY is a Ford Performance Dealer . They sell Shelbys , Saleens , Roushes , and GT500's . Last month they had a Mustang show and this was among the cars shown .
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    New Jersey mandates snow-free vehicles

    How would a determination be reached when the truck has an amount of snow that has to be removed ? What about the snow that then ends up on the ground ? It is then an obstacle and hazard . Who would be responsible for resulting damage and the cost of its removal ?
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    need some feedback on ford vans

    I searched NHTSA records of TSB's and recalls and didn't turn up anything on 2008 E-250's
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    New Jersey mandates snow-free vehicles

    But if a trooper ticketed a driver and let him continue couldn't the trooper be held liable if the snow caused damage further down the road ?
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    New Jersey mandates snow-free vehicles

    I've seen plenty of 4 wheelers stopped for lights out in Massachusetts and don't have anything even slightly obstructing the license plate . I have seen tickets written for a hitch ball obscuring plate . When I lived in MA they had safety and emissions inspections in the spring and fall . If...
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    New Jersey mandates snow-free vehicles

    It's never too late to try Hooked On Phonics . Are angle wings something like Airtabs ?
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    A Question for Cops

    Phil , you could have 20 cops answer and get 20 interpretations of the regulations and that is where there has always been a problem . I have seen former LEO's on forums give such ridiculous answers regarding FMCSA regulations it is easy to see why they are FORMER LEO's . But many of their...
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    New Jersey mandates snow-free vehicles

    I think since Steven is so concerned he should start a snow removal service at the NJ state line and save lives by removing snow from roofs himself . Are you willing to do that Steven ?
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    Putting 3500 to work

    That address is link to an expediting company . I saw nothing there related to his type truck . He may want to check . HotShot Hauling . I had lunch with a member of that forum yesterday , Melvin Brooks . Melvin knows the business . He runs 3 trucks under his authority . Things are tough ...
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    Driving Schools in Chicago

    To put it bluntly I don't know of any good schools anywhere . With the economy as it is they are all exploiting disadvantaged people . No carriers are increasing their fleet . Go to carriers' websites and read their financial reports . They are all "rightsizing " their fleets meaning parking...
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    Owners that hire solo ST drivers

    Have you guys checked with Panther and FECC recruiting ? They know when their fleet owners need drivers
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    Why do journalists write about trucking ?

    I could understand that if the book was mainly focused on your experiences or maybe only one or two others . We don't know exactly the way she will use the info . But like I said , there are plenty of people willing to provide the information for no fee so your take it or leave it attitude may...
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    Why do journalists write about trucking ?

    Recently a writer posted inquiring about info on the lifestyle of truckers ? The response she got wasn't very positive , just a "What's it worth to you ? I want some of the money " Here's what happens when journalists get that type of response . They reject you and your views don't get posted ...
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    You know anyone who has lost their job?

    Good points . And how about all those trucking school graduates that briefly work for carriers and are rejected by trainers or are terminated for a minor violation ? In many states the conditions of the termination prevent them from collecting unemployment . Then add the ones foolish enough to...
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    Authors Seek Contributors for Trucker Book

    How well have you been able to convince your carrier what 30 years is worth ? Don't start a bidding war . You know how good the newbies are at underbidding . I've seen some in other forums offering to drive for free to get experience .
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    Canada Trucker Charged for Smoking

    It doesn't apply to O/O's IF no one else ever gets in their truck . Totally Confusing Ontario smoking ban in trucks .
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    Who has declined the Peace Prize?

    If you're thinking there was any possibility of Barry declining it there is no way Michelle would have allowed him to do that .
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    Hummer Deal is Done

    That's what happened when Kia moved into many former Saturn dealerships . If Penske had bought Saturn the vehicles would eventually have been produced by Renault Samsung , a Korean manufacturer . Chrysler almost had a deal with Chinese manufacturer Chery . Steve Saleen sold his business making...
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    E250 or E350

    Your savings are a little exaggerated . How many miles of the 78k would you actually be capable of driving 70 m.p.h. ?
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    Your/Our Freedoms are dwindling...

    The smoking law doesn't apply to drivers not based in Ontario . But the speed limiter law does . Have you noticed how many Canadian truckers blow past you when you're doing the 60 m.p.h. limit in MI ? I was in a line of vehicles doing the 80 km/h speed limit in a construction zone on the 402 and...
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