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  1. pearlpro

    Pay it or fight it

    In todays CSA Climate and Insurance rates skyrocketing, I think Id pay a legel service to have it plead down to a seat belt etc....get it reduced to a non moving violation, its ridiculous and Barney must have been bored, sounds like the two Jr Officers that said there was a TIP about my...
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    Another Milestone: Bob and Linda

    Yes congrats to EXPEDITING as its a great career, I worked long hours to get into this business myself and I aspire to become a CAFFEE LEVEL expediter. Todd Does a great job with articles and I too was honored when he asked me to add some info to the article, our company DMW was proud to be...
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    Sleep apnea

    I came from an Industry where NO SLEEP is the Norm, Trucking is easy compared to Touring with a name entertainer, you MIGHT get a few hours of sleep each day and you work 26 hour days, I did that for 30 plus years, STRESS, Trucking doesnt have stress, its a breeze compared to entertainment, now...
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    the straight truck club

    Saw a sweeper truck do something similar as it was circling around and around the driver wasnt paying attention really just driving and bam he smashes into one of the cart collector corrals....he got out looked around, pushed the corrall back into place and drove away quickly...
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    Percentage Based or Flat Rate?

    Profits also dont depend on total miles run or length of trip in expediting..
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    Sleep apnea

    I was Pigeon Holed into a Sleep Apnea test thru a CHAIN medical center that I chose because I felt I could get a quick drug test and physical, both myself and my brother went together, Now Im a big guy 350 lbs and I went thru the physical and then they sprung this sleep questionairre on me, I...
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    Opinions on self defense

    It helps if your a large kinda person yourself, Ive had bums come over by my truck look at me and go, I DONT NEED TO BOTHER HIM....But a tire knocker, taser, can of wasp spray, Mace, or Hair spray and a lighter might go a long way to convincing someone whom might be threatning that you mean...
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    the straight truck club

    Hey Ive had a week or so of Short hauls and it brought me one of the best paychecks Ive had....made a loop from Erie PA, to Washington DC, to North Carolina, To Atlanta, to Nashville and St Lou....and had 4 very relaxing days off for Turkey day....heck I slept a couple days away....now Im...
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    Chef Dennis Follow Up

    FISH OIL...FISH OIL....FISH OIL.....and Im glad your back and continued good health to you Sir....Those Lifestyle changes are easier to do when the "other' choice isnt so pleasant....
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    I-55 Litchfield Trooper Killed avoid area

    I live nearby this area about 30 mins north from me and I came right thru the area after the road was open, it was a tragedy that happened when the truck didnt have room to move over, evidently the tropper stepped off his bike and into the traffic lane, and he was struck, he was 32 and leaves a...
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    Happy Thanksgiving from Load One!

    Happy Thanksgiving John and Crew and at least it was a good game, not a blowout or bore fest...I was blessed to make it home and enjoy all our familys together, I wish all of the Drivers on the road a Safe and Blessed day, thanks for the jobs they do....
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    Bad wreck[s] in Texas

    We had the same kind of dense fog in St Louis Wednesday, It was so thick you couldnt see five feet...I wont drive in a fog like that If I cross into that kind of fog Im off the road as quick as I can, its a terrible tragedy and sorry to hear for the drivers and those that lost lives...
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    Canada Canada

    The Latest Issue of HDT Heavy Duty Trucking has a good article with the following links CBSA eManifest or you can dial he following numbers.... 204-983-3500 Border Information Service 506-636-5064 Or email to: [email protected] In this article it speaks of the new E...
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    Canada Canada

    Thanks fellas....
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    Illegal search, or stop by PD

    Yes I commented that the gun was over the top and he said it was because I was out of his sight in the sleeper area, I was madder about it AFTER it happened as I saw it as a BS Stop/Fishing expedition, who called in a ANON TIP about this specific truck, I had only been in town one day and...
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    Happy Thanksgiving Thread .. who's going home who's not??

    Ill probably stay out, dont know whats in store, I hear TAs and Golden Corrals are doing a turkey dinner, I usually choose Cracker Barrel but they get kinda crowded....HAPPY THANKSGIVING, GOD BLESS MY FELLOW KINGS OF THE ROAD !!!
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    Illegal search, or stop by PD

    Ive not gotten the sticker at any of the last three inspections, I asked for one and he said they were out, I agree the sticker SHOULD be given out and let them inspect some other guy, at least three times in 2 months my CSA score is dropping like a stone along with my carriers which is good...
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    Canada Canada

    Bob, I have the ACI E MANIFEST too....where do you get the transponder, what exactly is it for etc, It may be a regular gig, BEER ??? IN CANADA Nooooo....LOL, Darn shame I dont drink anymore as I hear they have some Good Beers...Ive downloaded Canada into my GPS and have updated all the truck...
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    Canada Canada

    Ill be headed to Canada soon for our company and Ive gotten all my passport card, Inspection sheets, Bar codes etc but what Im looking for is advice on Where to fuel, where to eat, things to watch out for, Currency issues, Border info, any and all advice is appreciated...looking forward to...
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    Report 5-hour energy drinks linked to several deaths

    The problem lies when folks dont use them as they are meant to be used, Drinking two or three in a row is not recommended as some college kids, taxi drivers, truckers etc might be doing, looking for a kick or more then a kick....combining them with coffee isnt a good idea either....Ive used 5...
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