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  1. pearlpro

    T-mobile

    I use T MOBILE, I have a Galaxy Note and Apple IPAD Air on an Unlimited Plan, I pay about 100 Bucks a month, Im a power user too, I get dispatch texts, and talk and use it as in Internet Hotspot, Prices are coming down with T Mobile, and coverage and speed HAS improved, there are very few spots...
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    I know times are tuff but this is ridiculous...Man Jumps to his death off overpass in

    Man dies after jumping from highway overpass into trucker's windshield in St. Louis : News ST. LOUIS • A man died after jumping from an overpass into traffic near the Interstate 55 and Interstate 44 split early Friday, landing in the windshield of a tractor-trailer. The trucker was hurt...
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    Scalehouse at Ofallon IL I-64 Eastbound CSVA Inspections

    Ill bet if your coming down 64 into St Louis this week youll see the Crazed Inspectors with drool on there Lips trying there very best to find anything and write everyone....they have lots of room and they seem to relish the EVERY SPOT IS FULL and you wait for your turn under the Brite Lite of...
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    Are Any Expedited Carriers Concerned with keeping on Own/Op with current low rates?

    Re: Are Any Expedited Carriers Concerned with keeping on Own/Op with current low rate Ive worked for a company that owned its own trucks, nice trucks but the sleepers were small, not a good living, all it takes is one small thing, a repair, a weather issue, a delay by shipper etc and your PAY...
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    Road Check 2014. Are you ready?

    Im never scared to roll I keep my Folder handy, my logs neat and all my paperwork labeled and in order, cab cards, Insurance all detailed, I usually hand them the folder, some will ask me to take the paper out of the laminated pages.....Dolly in hand they crawl under and poke and prod while I...
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    What is a TSA certified driver?

    Be prepared to watch some silly videos, and take tests that show WIRES sticking out of a pallet, then can you Identify a suspicous cargo or activity...etc etc, Background Checks, Fingerprints and the company holds the certificate, I took it, passed, was highly amused by the silly presentations...
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    CB reception in 2014 Cascadia

    Yes Unfortunately there is SCIENCE behind Radio waves and Propogation, reception etc...the NGP antennas are probaly his best choice since he doesnt have the metal....one of my best Buddys here is Bob Heil who knows more about radio then Ill ever imagine, Bob is one of the creators and Inventors...
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    CB reception in 2014 Cascadia

    READ THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THIS ARTICLE FIRST... Compliments of Firestik Antenna Company Technical Support Team Copyright 1996 Firestik Antenna Company FAQ Content: No-Ground-Plane antenna systems have a very specific purpose. They should be the system of choice when you have no...
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    CB reception in 2014 Cascadia

    Did you tune these Antennas, what brand did you buy, Try a WILSON TRUCKER, just One, you really dont need two antennas, if you get a Wilson then you have to TUNE that antenna using a SWR meter, WHAT COAX did you install, unfortunately the little thin coax is mostly crap, Have a CB shop or...
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    DPF and CARB, mine ST8's time has come.

    DPF cleaning can cost from 400-700 bucks depending on where you go, if you willing to do some work and remove and install you can cut that cost down...Ive run DEF in several trucks and had no issues, my first truck was Freightliner with the Mercedes engine that thing ran like a kitten purrs, and...
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    Expediter Driver Shortage ?

    Ive driven for two different owners who werent bad and the pay wasnt the best or the worst, they kept me busy but seems the money never really was that good for living 3-4 weeks on the road...I have tried to find a Team Partner a couple times to drive for one of these BIG NICE TRUCK owners, but...
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    Truckers against CARB

    https://www.facebook.com/CTACARB Hey fellas, get on this page and join the fight, maybe you dont run in Cali but make your voice heard...THANKS....
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    Slow down and save

    SPEED is a relevant thing but if your going to slow your actually an impediment to traffic and a hazard, if you go to fast your risk tickets and buring more fuel. In my truck I can run 68 all day long and get over 10MPG with a standard load of parts that weighs under 4000 lbs...now start adding...
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    E-track straps with a shorter lead line, like 1 or 2 feet vs 4 feet.

    I have a freind that manages a Truck repair in Lake Charles LA he gets me great deals on Cargo Control products, give him a call and tell him I sent ya, Truck & Trailer Equipment 5321 Opeloussa St Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-433-0629 EMAIL [email protected] His name is Mark Hammon...
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    New Debit Card Scam

    Most of Us have seen and heard it all, But No company calls you and asks you to give them the info over the phone, NONE...If your unsure simply hang up and call the company, but I long ago decided to proactivly protect myself by using two accounts, two cards, I simply transfer the funds for the...
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    Congratulations to Linda and Bob Caffee

    Congrats Linda and Bob what an Honor and very cool you Picked Vegas.....you represent us all very well, God Bless.
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    UPS May Hire 250 Teamster Jobs

    Just to be sure were all scared to death and wont ever get out of line again....What a ridiculous waste of time, men and money....try negotiating, talking, meeting, working things out...but if 250 guys all felt that strongly then so be it....you either stick together of you get ground up in the...
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    Please join us in welcoming two new Moderators!

    Welcome Aboard Guys, and Gals, and I look forward to sharing and hearing from yall soon, ENJOY
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    LA Pickup to St Louis...

    Im in the production business, and I own a case company, Unfortunately I missed the two guys who contacted me due to an Unexpected Death, My best buddy of 40 years suffered a Heart attack and died...it thry me for quite a loop, Im going to check with Greyhound, but thats a long haul from LA to...
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    LA Pickup to St Louis...

    Im in no hurry the case is at a Dealer out there, so If anyone gets out that way and has a room for a 4' x 6' x 14" Thick case, give me a shout...it was a damaged case and we shipped them a replacement, they were supposed to ship back the old one but didnt, now I need to get it back here for...
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