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In case folks haven't seen this as yet. Non members are welcomed to join OOIDA <http://ooida.com/> and help with class action suit. OOIDA is assisting the attorneys bringing the class action suit for Hot Fuel in finding Named Plaintiffs to represent their states in the case. Being a "Named...

What other device(s) beside this one JJ Keller and other's sell performs a satisfactory job in showing how to stay HOS compliant. <http://www.jjkeller.com/browse/product.html?group_id=1827&searched=746-R>

Las Vegas bookmakers got wind that our own RichM may be transporting a motor home from Michigan to Washington and they are laying odds that he’ll attempt or pull into “X†amount of Weight Stations along the way. So if you are a betting person how many do you say? My guess would be at...

I copied this from e-mail OOIDA sent today. I truly hope all call their US Senators and asking them to support Talent/Pryor amendment to the port security bill. Here is link to get each state's US Senator name and phone number http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm...

Any one who happens to be a freight broker or agent kindly contact me at [email protected] or 732-691-6439. I have several questions and would appreciate assistance. Thanks

FYI Be careful out there. 7 August 2006 - suspicious vehicle and persons in Linden, New Jersey. A 1994 silver Chevrolet Astro van (NJ Registration UPF-86G) was observed near a tractor/trailer in the Linden area. When the driver of the T/T approached the van, the driver stated that they...

I've been researching generators and noticed this on Rigmaster site http://www.rigmasterpower.com/Sections/index.php?vSec=special "If you plan to buy a RigMaster Power generator call OOIDA at 1-800-715-9369 and ask for the Membership Department to receive your RigMaster Power Special...

My first O/O told me No Parkways Some Expressways Yes Thruways I wrote it down on a index card and taped to dashboard in plain sight. It took a while to remember I wasn't in a car/pick-up and the rules have changed.

Freight Relocation Engineers Everybody has a title now a days and when I heard FRE it sounded like the shoe fit.

I was talking with another driver and he mentioned there are folks running their own authority paying 90% of load to truck. Does anyone know of any outfits out there paying 90%? Thanks

Over the weekend I finished reading, True Stories of Driver Turnover: Translating the Driver’s Perspective. Here is a review. http://www.expeditersonline.com/artman/publish/article_004244.html I highly recommend it for all drivers, O/O, employers and employees who are involved in the...

After reading Jeff Jensen’s article this morning it got me thinking about one of my favorite topics “FOOD". When I started expediting it took about a month to learn how to not eat all my meals in restaurants or fast food places. Getting into a routine of eating more meals in the truck was a...

Which of these programs or any other for that matter, have you found to serve the bookkeeping needs for O/O with 1 truck? I'm aware of bookkeeping services that are available. http://www.pbstax.com/pbs_tb.html http://www.hammerlane.com/ootn.php http://easytruckingsoftware.com/...

Talking with a driver he mentioned there is a product (name unknown) that is both a heating, cooling unit for living space also keeps engine warm. He said cost was around $2800, uncertain if that included installation. Most generators I'm familiar including pony pack cost considerably more than...

Congrats to Express-1 straight truck O/O & drivers. Is that FedExCC voice in the distance responding in kind? JohnO Express-1 increases straight truck pay rate By Jeff Jensen, Editor Mar 21, 2005, 10:11 As of March 20, 2005, Express-1 will increase the pay rate from its...

Starting the process of choosing wireless system for my laptop. Verizon offers nationwide unlimited DSL for $79 per month with wireless card costing $49 after rebate. In areas where DSL isn’t available download speed is greatly reduced. To date here are areas offering DSL.  Atlanta, GA ...