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Currently the original bill is in force and the pilot program is up and running. This new bill that the House passed eliminates funding for bill and reopens negotiations between House, Senate & President hopefully to end program entirely or put so many restrictions onboard that it isn’t...

RE: Reply From Ander Crenshaw In Congress On H.R. One way to make it difficult for these programs to gain support is to stay in touch with your elected representative and senators as Tim and others has done advising them of your opinion. A very small percentage of registered voters ever...

RE: Do I need Hazmat Endorsment to drive a straigh I'm leased with Landstar which requires you to have HM endorsement but you can refuse to haul HM or any other type of loads without any penalties. Personally the risk far out weighs the load rate offered when it comes to HM. In 7 months I've...

Leo, As usual you are passing on valuable information. Thanks

theoldprof that tag line is so true. Enjoy getting 3yr all wound up then saying goood bye to my daughter with a smile on my face Payback is fun...LOL

RE: Mexico-domiciled trucking companies Pilot Prog Greg, Just got off the phone with OOIDA and there are several Mexician carriers who have US authority for the last 18-20 years. A Mexician with a US work visa can get a US authority. Next time you see a dual tagged truck jot down the MC & or...

Congrats and enjoy the ride.

Call you Representative ASAP and advise them how you feel. Early this afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on an amendment to stop the DOT's planned pilot program to allow Mexico-domiciled trucking companies to operate throughout the U.S. Representatives Peter...

Have you considered signing on with an O/O for a year learning the business without any investment on your part? You’ll have a sizeable monthly payment with a 2007 while driving for an O/O will allow you the ability to save monies that can be used as a down payment and also rainy day fund...

Hope you had a great time while off. I just back visiting my 2 new granddaughters one arrived early so I was able to enjoy time with her. That makes 3 granddaughters 3yrs, 3 weeks and 3 days. Sorry you missed the big news it was quite something to hear. Yeah, that was some headline story it...

Two years ago I drove for an O/O who leased one truck with All State Express he and his wife would bring their 3 children all under age of 13 on the road for several weeks at a time throughout the year. They were home schooling the kids. https://www.expeditersonline.com/sub/allstate/index.html

RE: State Mileage Tax Rate and Ad Valorem Tax Rate Just got off the phone with OOIDA and here in my layman’s term is answer. State Mileage Tax Rate state mileage tax rate is an additional tax that is charged according to how many miles you have driven in that state. This is in addition to...

I'm missing something can some one explain how the state mileage tax rate and ad valorem is computed into the state fuel used tax rate and state credit rate? This is clear as mud to me. Please keep it simple as I'm slow when it comes to numbers...lol

Greg, enjoying the grandkids til July 8th when I fly back to Las Vegas and start rolling once again.

Do folks feel it necessary to have more than one phone using the second to increase coverage (with another company) or as backup?

Appreciate all the positive feedback. Looks like the Spring Novatel U730 is the best way to go. Thanks again.

Welcome and Good Luck! Always enjoyed your trailer

Plese post link where FMCSR says you can drive truck and not log movement. Thanks

Log Dept is aware of difficulties with QC and make adjustments when needed. According to QC I was driving 165 miles above the posted limit, not bad for a 1998 FL70 with a CAT 3126, print out listed it as a violation but log dept ignored it. One BCO lives in RENO and when he’s home QC posts...

If you feel strongly about this issue contact your US Representative to share your thoughts on this subject. FYI from OOIDA. As you may know, despite strong congressional disapproval the DOT announced it will move forward with the Mexican truck pilot program. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA)...