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We just finished a great seminar in Kansas City, MO April 30th, May 1st and 2nd. The CMC or Certified Master Contractor seminar put on by ATBS and Kevin Rutherford really covered many areas of trucking education from specing a truck to your retirement. The first day we spent the afternoon at...

I have been using ear plugs at night when we are driving down the road for a few years now and really like the results. The sounds of the cars and trucks passing right beside my head really bothered me and also the sound of Bob singing! I usually use the squishy kind of ear plugs that expand...

The order in which the IRS sends out payments will be based on Social Security numbers. If your return is processed by April 15, here's what you can expect: Direct deposit payment (Depending on last 2 digits of your SS#) 00-20 May 2 21-75 May 9 76-99 May 16 Paper check...

Bob and I have found a few ideas that help us get the most out of this truck show. We quickly found that what he wanted to spend hours looking at I think actually drooling over did not interest me in the least! We have found we each take a phone, head out in our different directions, then we...

WorldNav Truck Routing 3.5 GPS - Intro Special!: Tele Type GPS 399.00 I have never heard of a WorldNav GPS Navigation for Commercial Drivers! This GPS sounds as if they are the leader in the marker and have actually created a truck routing GPS. Has anyone ever heard of this company or...

Auxiliary Power Products - Olathe KS 913-397-6722 We had a really great experience with this company and would highly recommend them. Bob had an idea of what was wrong with our generator and what part we needed. He called this company and talked to the tech who verified what Bob thought was...

Trends show that you need to stay out at least 255 days per year to 290 days per year to stay profitable as an owner/operator. By mapping out the number of working days you need to succeed and planning ahead, you'll be working toward profitability instead of working to catch up. These...

I was just looking in the User CP and found I had several friends requests that I had not said yes to being a friend. The User CP has a lot of information on that page and I had not paid any attention to the friends requests. You might what to give that a peak and play around with your own...

Welcome to dacfix.com Kevin Rutherford on XM had a show last night on DAC reports that was very interesting and scary. This subject has been discussed at different times but the above web site might be worth checking into if you have any questions about your report.

Thought I would give an update on our Rocket Grill we purchased at Christmas time. I have used it twice in the truck while going down the road so have only used the inverter and not the generator with it. I cooked two frozen boneless pork chops the first time in 15 minutes and the second time...

What a great way to start the new year is with a new fresh look to my favorite place to enjoy my coffee with! Looks like the crew did a great job last night as we slept the night away. Only addition I would like to see is with your personal information is what company you are leased to...

Narrow Tine Pallet Jack rated 5500 lbs – We wish now we would have bought and adjustable tine pallet jack. The narrow tine is great for moving computers but terrible for moving heavily loaded skids or extra large skids. We paid about 350.00 for the pallet jack three years ago...

We finally made it home! Had to come through a blizzard in Utah but we made it. The slush busters by the way worked great and we are very pleased with them. Had to order more for Christmas presents as they can be trimmed to be used on cars. When we look back on this year we are amazed we...

These are some of the items we have on the outside of our truck. I have included some approximate costs of what we paid and I am sure many of you have may have gotten a better price on these items. I was just talking to another driver about the heated windshield wipers which we have tried...

What do you have to make your life easier and more profitable going down the road? Since we bought this truck we have added many gadgets! I have added the costs of some of the items we have bought to only be used as a reference as I am sure someone has purchased these items cheaper or have...

Mentors! When we got into this business we searched and spent a year just reading attending truck shows and talking before we jumped in. We made the personal decision to buy our own truck and just jump in feet first! What a leap that was for me as I had not drove before only rode with Bob...

Has anyone joined this group or talked with a representative of theirs? I joined this year organization the year before last and really felt as if I wasted my time and money. I tried different ways to promote the expediting life style and really got no encouragement. I was not sure if it was...

Well the cold days have to be here! We have now run in snow freezing fog and sleet! I really enjoy the fall by getting to see all of the leaves change colors, the blustery days and the cold nights that are perfect for sleeping. I like to make us up a batch of Hot Chocolate to keep in the...

Curious to know how you stay educated while on the road? We subscribe to a few truck related publications and also read different web sites devoted to our industry. But I have now went one step further, I have just ordered a course called CABS - Course of Advanced Business Standards and I...

http://www.inrsltd.com/products/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=15 This is the link for an in expensive tool to keep us from having to get out and bang on the windshield wipers in the winter. I posted this once before to negative response but am going to try it again. We have had ours about a...