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  1. pearlpro

    Orientation Monday

    Expediting gives what you put in, If you manage your time, your money and can stand sitting over weekends, layovers etc youll be fine. Keep some money for emergencys, and have some fun, Best of Luck.
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    Possibly some commonsense?

    This is why I keep my elected reps, in my phone and email handy, If we all wanted to make a difference if they got one million drivers all calling saying REDO....I think they might listen, I stay active in these types of events and I know youve all seen my "rants" on Sleep Apnea, well this too...
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    Drivers Protest October 11,2013

    Re: Drivers Protest November or October 11,2013 Taken from the TRUCKERS TO SHUTDOWN AMERICA facebook page... I would like to know where is said that the truckers are limited to strike only on trucking issues such as hours of service, detention time, coercion, congestion, driver pay, etc. Are...
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    Sleep Apnea?

    FROM OVERDRIVE MAGAZINE The House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider Thursday, Sept. 19, the recently introduced House bill that would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to — if it were to take any action — pursue a formal sleep disorder screening...
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    Sleep Apnea?

    You should call your representative or email them and tell them you want to see this HR 3095 become law....sleep apnea is a probelm for those who endure it, BUT WE ALL DONT HAVE IT... Back when I first encounterd this and was asked the mystery 5 questions, one being would you take a nap during...
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    Humidifer

    Walmart sells these little units designed for a bedroom made by VICKS, it hold a gallon of water, I buy the water at Walmart and it works great. Last year due to being up north so much and the extremely cold temps I started having Nose bleeds, the humidifier really stopped thats and left me...
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    What scares you the most on the road?

    I was on Hwy 69 over there in Indiana one winter and traffic was stopped, the road was closed and there was cars and trucks backed up for miles, Now the rigs all just sat back and watched as car after car ran outta gas and the National guard came by and picked them up....Car right next to me had...
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    Drivers Protest October 11,2013

    Re: Drivers Protest November or October 11,2013 I have to agree with Cheri, If your going to adress Issues in trucking and you really want to protest and be taken seriously, leave the Muslims and Obama and Alex Jones out of it....theres enough stuff with the HOS, CSA, Medical Review Boards...
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    Sitting at O'Hare waiting for my load.

    One of my last loads in and thru Chicago it rained, was a Demo derby from Wisconson to Indiana, got to the Indiana line and the phone rings, GO BACK to he shipper they left part of the load off the truck, Back thru the Demo derby in a harder rain, and loaded the truck by myself , turned around...
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    T. E. Smith; Liars, Cheats and Theives

    Are you a member of OOIDA, if so call Complince out there and let them give them a call, They evidently dont want to be placed on any OOIaDA list....this has worked for me in the past....I have to agree that your batter off negotiating while still employed, maybe you should have taken another...
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    What scares you the most on the road?

    Im changing my post to the FLU....and trying not to fart for 50 miles. OMG.....But on ICE with the seat cushion sucked up between my Butt cheeks like visegrips on a bumper....its hard to fart...
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    Warning indianapolis bound drivers

    State and local police are ticketing big trucks going through downtown Indianapolis, IN to get around the construction project on the 65-70 split. Follow the detour around 465 or you will get ticketed, local deliveries only! Drive safe!
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    Showers at pilot

    Pilot was so proud of the new tile, but I was like WTF this is like being on Ice....its really not safe, may look good but its slick as a oil change pit in a rain storm.....and I dont slide as well as the rubber duck should...shower slippers are a must due to the crawlin creep that comes from...
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    Yellow penske trucks

    Wheres my card....Im in if we get sexpenses...
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    Hazards of stopping on the shoulder

    Im pretty unforgiving to ANY trucker who tailgates, Ill get your picture, Ill get your plate and Ill call your company and the cops, There is no excuse for any trucker to tailgate and those that do need to be out of this business. It does happen all the time by these super truckers who think...
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    Road Closure in St Louis MO

    i 64 from the 55/70 Split to 255 is closed due to repaving and repairs, check with the MODOT if you need a route around, transportation officials are warning commuters about a major road closure that begins at 9:00 Friday night. Illinois Department of Transportation spokesman Jeff Church...
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    What scares you the most on the road?

    That little three letter word that makes grown men weak and women scream...ICE....Ive never really worried much about the other guy Im a pretty defensive driver, but that pesky Black Ice....I was on my way to Grande Isle Nebraska last year and got about 50 miles out in a pretty bad blizzard when...
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    To expedite or not to expedite

    Ill say this, Ive worked for three different companys and the reality is its what you put in, Is what you take out...there all similar, running parts, and general stuff, but Id say if you have a modern truck, a willingness to stay out three weeks minimum and the ability to manage and keep your...
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    Showers at pilot

    I hate the new tile they installed its slippery as all get out, ive had to take to shower slippers to keep from falling down....they could at least put some grooves in it....Ive only come across the shower saver heads very rarely...most times the waters good....I just hate slippery showers.
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    Brake week coming to you sept 8-14th

    Glad your getting it fixed and looked over, things do happen out there, Ive had my share of slack adjusters, Brake Cans and Drain valves go bad...
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