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  1. pearlpro

    Think you know your hazmat? Take the test..

    Im about to go back to my CDL A WITH THE TX endorsement, I scored pretty high on the haz mat after not having one for 9 years, I used to haul roofing materials and had to get a hazmat for the tars and Liquids they used in these Hi Rise roofing jobs, as far as the Medical Card last time I got my...
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    Is It Really True That Truckers Can't Agree? Let's Try.

    "WE" May not be able to affect the laws on the books now, maybe those in the regulatory process, but lets concentrate on seeing a true DRIVERS/TRUCKER/O/O Block of well informed, demonstrated safe and compliant people who can be a part of the regulatory process. A seat at the table should be the...
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    Is It Really True That Truckers Can't Agree? Let's Try.

    I think its no surprise that the Medical issues are the ones that bother me most, DOT MONEY MILLS SLEEP APNEA, AND NOT BEING ABLE TO USE THE FAMILY DOCTOR, and I agree with the other things you put forth, A TEAM...Detention pay.....HOS....PARKING.....FMCSA.....
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    Is It Really True That Truckers Can't Agree? Let's Try.

    I dont think you need a strike, you need a voting block, remember the teamsters, that was political power, they have busted the Unions down to get rid of that Political power, that voting block, I dont want to argue unions but if you get to the issues, and you find the sympathetic members of...
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    Trucker strike

    The Liberal, or Cobservative viewpoint isnt really the issue is it guys and gals, it was supposed to be a trucking strike for better conditions, wages, detention, rules and regs....but this is the list of demands, from a Internet radio DJ who cant talk without cursing, and a former truck stop...
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    Leaky Cargo Box

    Way back when I was in the trailer repair biz we used the 3M marine caulk and a Liquid that was brushable, it ws silver when it dried and worked for these mystery leaks, I cant remember the name, but Im sure you can buy it at any trailer repair or RV shop.....WHEN YOU TAKE A ROOF OFF A TRUCK OR...
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    Straight or Tractor New or Used

    First question you should ask yourself is, are you serious...I know that seems silly but why buy a used truck, if you have a FED EX WHITE GLOVE JOB, Your pay and the loads you get will be directly related to the TOOLS you bring to the job. NEW TRUCK+ SNAP ON TOOLS, USED TRUCK= JC PENNEY TOOLS...
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    sagging Bridge in Green Bay

    A 400-foot section of the Leo Frigo Bridge suddenly shifted, forcing police to close off the span that carries Interstate 43 over the Fox River. Sagging Wisconsin bridge snarls traffic in Green Bay - CNN.com
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    Oil change on a big truck

    Simple PM there are guidelines to follow in any owners manual, or hang out at a speedco and watch, all of this can be done by anyone, there no special tools other then a filter wrench and you can buy these, battery tester if you want one, air pressure gauge, 5/8 to 3/4 socket for the drain plug...
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    Heads Up

    Its cool but the nxt generation will be better, larger, I still dont understand why the major truck builders arent using these HUD in there existing windshields, the technology is available, could be turned from night to day, moved from top to bottom display but its a gadget freaks friend...
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    what do you on side besides expediting

    Ya TK and me both are in the entertainment biz, I still have some great clients that pay well but Ive cut way back, my days in that biz are grinding down.....sound, lighting, electrician...I was an electrician for the last two Olympics, Ive done Movies, The Bodyguard, The Doors, Pure Country...
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    Looking for a company for O/O T/T

    Thanks for Brians info, I had called and now Ive emailed, I used to be a sound engineer, Ive actually toured and worked with most of the big Classic rock acts over the years, Van Halen, Journey, Kansas, REO, Genesis, Dylan, Grateful Dead, it was a good time living in Cali, Hollywood, LA and...
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    Looking for a company for O/O T/T

    Does anyone have an email address for Load One recruiter, or other quality companys looking to put on a new O/O Possible team operation, closing on the new used T/T Soon and Id like to begin talking to recruiters with the better companies. We are weighing our options as to what to haul, with...
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    Anyone else stuck in Dallas

    If Im stuck in Dallas I go north on the I 75 and stay up there in a Walmart, Home depot etc near the shopping and food, Richardson or south of McKinney theres just a bunch of safe and easy places to park in the shopping, eating districts, Im usually hauling Truck Parts in and out of there, but...
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    Nogalis, AZ; Is There Any Freight Outta There

    Can you haul produce, one of the largest Tomato importers in the US is in Nogales, when I was there many years ago it was a safe place, today not so much, I think I would be parking next to the cop shop or Customs....there used to be an awesome place to eat some of the best Mexicn food on the...
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    Anyone else stuck in Dallas

    If you want something to do near Dallas, NORTH MAIN BBQ in Euless TX...youll thank me later....it doesnt look like much but whats inside is ....
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    Snow on Donner Pass. It's that time of the year. Are you ready?

    Ive never had to chain up, Im with the park until dry gang...but I did drive some Truck Chassis that were 8 axles and all wheel drive headed to a Truck builder, these were cab and chassis with a Crane Boom, we go to the Donner in Reno and started over, I must have made 2000 dollars pulling cars...
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    Urinating in public

    Guys who are in too much of a hurry to pee and wont walk inside, yet they leave there truck sit on the fuel island for 40 minutes .....and then dump there Pee Jugs right on the fuel island....or just set it on the curb.....Id hate to be a worker each morning that had to pick those up and dump...
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    Looking for first Straight Truck job

    Welcome to the Forum, you saw that list of companys lined up on the right side of the home page, you pick up your phone and you call and talk to the recruiter, ask questions, get answers, after youve talked to 4-5 youll start to get a picture of the industry. If you dont own a truck then youll...
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    Possibly some commonsense?

    Well maybe there is some common sense in Congress yet, I was basically listing just some of the things that might need fixing, my personal gripes are really with the Medical rules and Sleep Apnea stuff....DOT can inspect me till the cows come home I keep my truck PERFECT...maintenance is a pet...
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