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I read this article about how being a trucker you should protect your hearing. Seems like spending all the time around loud engines at truck stops and then it's kind of loud when you're driving sometimes, just being exposed to all the noise all the time, could take it's toll on your hearing...

Why do people always say they will reward drivers who earn a certain amount, or run a certain amount of miles? You can make informed decisions about taking certain loads, but you really can't MAKE the carrier give you all good loads. You don't have total control over what you are given, if you...

I was just mentioning using ear plugs to my husband the other night. I think it would definately help me sleep better because I seem to wake up at everything. The other night there was a loud boom of thunder and I jumped up asking what happened because I thought someone hit the truck or...

We always do good in Chicago as well. But we also get really good, long loads from the northeast. Maybe because we're a team though. Even when freight has been slow, we always get out of Chicago area.

We work for Expediter Services, and yes, they are very nice people. They take care of you really well. I believe they have 130 trucks. The majority with Panther, but some with FedEx, Tri-State, Express 1, a few with Nations Express...don't think I missed any there. I've heard of people...

Lol...can you imagine one of those "cat collector" people getting into the trucking business. Oh wait, I think I saw one on his way. This guy had 5 cats in his dash. No exxageration, I counted them. Not that long ago, we were in Laredo, and this guy had a great dane in his truck with him. A...

I looked at the Cornish and Devon Rex after reading this, and I really like the Devon. I think it's pretty neat looking. The ears are cute. It would definately get some looks wouldn't it? Also, LOVE the Siberians. They are beautiful. Never thought about doing that with the litter...

I've seen it do that too. Once I was checking the sattelite position and it would be one city for so many hours, than switch to another city for awhile....I think it was when I was in Indianapolis. I thought it was kinda strange. This was before the new board positions so it didn't affect...

I have allergies to animals and I like cats, but have never been able to find out about ones for people with allergies. If anyone knows of different breeds, please let me know. I'm not too sure about a litterbox in the truck though....I'm a neat freak. I've looked into many dogs that are good...

It's horrible how people treat elderly people these days. I think it's funny because I always hold the door open for people behind me, and sometimes they act soo surprised that someone would hold the door open for them. It seems more and more that people are surprised by acts of kindness...

Before I read about everyone slowing down, it just didn't occur to me for some stupid reason that that's why everyone was doing it. I usually only drive about 65 anyway, but I kept passing these big trucks doing like 60-62. I kept asking myself why they were going so slow.....duh, after I...

I thought most people called BEFORE they went anywhere close to the border. I always have made sure it was clear before I got there, and never have had any problems. I also make sure I have all the correct paperwork before I leave the shipper, and make sure I double check all the paperwork...

I think people should only call when it the situation really warrants so. Not that long ago I saw this big truck in the left lane flying down the mountain literally right on this car's bumper. They were already going about 70, so it's not like they were doing anything wrong. He really had no...

Don't get a shower there? Lol...that's what I like to hear. I guess if it's too bad I could just get a hotel for the night.

I also was wondering who "rates" you and how do you get more votes?

One thing I use to decide between two or more companies, in any situation, not just when I was choosing a carrier, is who actually returns my calls and answers questions. Sometimes you can tell how a company runs by if they return your calls and don't ignore you, things like that. I would say...

Does anyone know of a good spot for a straight truck to wait over the weekend in New Hampshire near Concord? We have a load delivering there tommorrow, and pick up one 20 miles West of there on Sunday, so we need somewhere to stop until then. I know there's not much for truck stops and...

We haven't had much of a problem with it, but we also have the internet so I turn on the computer so that as soon as we POD I can see what board we're on and who else is around. Also, since you can look it up online, it updates quite frequently so when you get to a place, you can see which...

When we went to work at Panther, I only had my permit. We found out shortly that I was not allowed to drive the truck because Panther's insurance won't allow you to if you have a permit. You can mess around in a parking lot, but not on the road. So, after I finally got my license we asked...

Also...I"m not sure if this is why, but when they started the new board position thing, they said that if a board was imbalanced it wouldn't show up on Macro 8. I've seen that happen a couple times, and other times just seemed like a problem with the QC, so I'm not sure. But Charlee is right...