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Based on the number of expedite vans I see in my travels that seem to be growing roots in the truckstop parking lots, I think I'd be leery of going into debt to buy one at this point in time. Rex

When I started driving 2 years ago, the Co. had M2 Freightliners with tag axles. When I bought my own truck a year ago I went with a tandem axle rig. The ride is much better than a single axle whether the tag is up or down. Traction is better under any conditions and the extra axle does not...

RE: Almost got my "A" whipped With the prices of digital "point and shoot" cameras starting at less than $100.00, there is no reason NOT to have one in your truck. Photos are a great help when documenting many sorts of incidents. Freight damage, truck damage, lot lizzards, scenic vistas, or...

Marvin, Be careful you don't hurt yourself! You could tear a rotator cuff with all this back patting! Rex

I haven't gone to the "Layover Lounge" for a long time, so I didn't realize it was posted there. A friend sent me the link the other day...first I'd seen it. Pretty fun little game all the same. Rex

Here's a link to a little 'pooter game that can help wile away some of the waiting time 'til you're back on the road. www.107.peugeot.co.uk/peugeot.swf Rex

What Co. were you with before TranStewart? Rex

What about log books? If using the allowable daily PerDiem instead of actual on road expenses? Rex

>jUST A FEEDBACK ON PANTHER BUYING OUT BOLT EXPRESS. >THE ANSWER WAS HELL NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > >Mike > Mike, I admit that I was yankin' yer chain about a Bolt buyout.....my bad! But consider this, Fenway sees opportunity in the transportation industry, Panther being one of three...

>All i can say after reading all of this is. >THANK GOD I DRIVE FOR BOLT EXPRESS. > >Mike I heard a rumor that Bolt is on Panther's short list for their next acquisition. Rex

>Rex, while not a certified peace officer I've had more >training than the average citizen and am confident I'd make >the top 50% even against certified LEO's. > But in the end, you are a civilian. Let the cops do their job. >The restrictions I'm speaking of go back farther than your post...

LOL!! What's the Over/Under? Rex

>I'd have joined in the search if >I wasn't illegally forced by liberals to have no more than a >tire thumper and a spray can of starter fluid. > >Leo Bricker, "Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, the liberals won't let me keep an AR-15 in my truck!" :'( Hey, Leo, with the Senate and Congress under...

RE: lease needed? 1 truck owner adding driver to m Have you talked to your accountant about putting on a co-driver? The reason I ask is that it seems to me that the co-driver would be your EMPLOYEE. Rex

>Driving can be dangerous at times. Although it's unlikely, >one could find themself in the middle of a Rodney King riot >or other serious confrontation. Our liberal friends have >seen to it we can't properly defend ourselves so we have to >make do as best we can. <<snip>> >A much better...

RE: It's 03:30... Off topic though... >Well we will probably get a 14 page reply as too the >delivery and how the freight saved the planet from >destruction. > Rich, I had no idea you could be so, so,....... snarky! ;) I'm really glad that at 03:30 on any Sunday, while I am snugly in my...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, sounds like someone could use a hug. Good luck in your employment search!!!! Rex

>Have you seen the new Panther ad on the EO home page? > Yes, I saw it when I got on the site a few minutes ago. Quite annoying, IMO, but then again I don't pay for the site. It must be a pizzer waiting for it to load if you're using dial-up. Rex

> >What I find really intriguing is the idea that OOIDA will >take the place of your letter, vote, call or visit – it >does not in any way shape or form. > I can only speak for myself, but the OOIDA is a LOUD voice that can add to my small voice when dealing with the POWERS THAT BE...

>Some of these posts remind me of the boxer Mohammed Ali >when he was in his prime. Can you all remember him constanly >proclaiming "I am the Greatest".. My personal favorite was: "I'll hit you so hard, when you wake up your clothes will be out of style!" Rex