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  1. pearlpro

    Getting annoyed with paper log books

    Just remember that Paper Logs DONT BEEP !!! Ive used Eclipse and it works great, but Im still writing my Loose Leaf logs if there correct and current the LEO will scan them thru the computer and sends me on my way....never had an Issue and sure dont miss those BEEPS
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    Adding living quarters to a box truck

    You might be forced to go to Camper supplys for some things BUT you can buy most of the things you need cheaper at other hardware and supply shops, Building a Bulkhead wall requires some strength and I would consult a Trailer or Box builder about the DOT regs...sounds like an Idea I once had in...
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    the straight truck club

    The least I would do is insist on a Maintenance record, and the printout from the trucks ICM, Computer, find out if any of the Injectors have been replaced, if its EGR has it been replaced, has the turbo been replaced, any recalls that might have been done have they been taken care of or...
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    Obama or Romney supporter?

    Thats not very funny....in fact its insulting, YOU assume that many folks on Unemployment are there because they want to be, there on welfare because the choose to be, etc etc...a good assumption by a Romneyhood supporter, But if we had not fought two unfunded wars, If the Stock market and Banks...
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    Helicopter engines sold to China, why?

    Somebody got a big fat commission and the fines dont matter to companys that gross Zillions, This is no different then KBR getting NO BID contracts, or the many hundreds of other LOBBY/POWER BROKER inspired deals, you shake my hand I grease your palm....anybody think that Morals or Legality...
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    Box for straight truck

    Id get on the Internet and find some truck shops near you that do Bodies and get quotes, Having the rear of the box, doors, frame removed isnt really that hard its all Bucked and Riveted with usually some corners welds, If its a good box and structurally sound, A new box is gonna be 5000/10000...
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    Chick Fil-A fast food locations under attack by Dems and the Left

    I love Chick Fil A its my fav road food, but now in counter protest, instead of going to CFA and holding some signs or protesting the Gay Minority plan to enter the restaurant and share kisses, Now if Im in this restaurant when this happens, the spew of green slime shooting from my throat might...
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    I-55 Litchfield Il mile marker 57 fatal bus crash traffic jam

    This happened pretty close to my house and I heard about it on my scanner, we drove over to look around and man it was a HUGE MESS, They had traffic closed in BOTH directions on 55, there were 5 helicopters stationed along the highway with about 10-12 ambulances, The Poor lady who lost her life...
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    warrning bad owner

    Is it Joliet IL or Juliet TN ???
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    New Hair drug tests for workers.

    Thats why I love this place nobody can get too serious LOL...Love the trains guys, BUT Phil has struck on what Im getting at, If as an whole they start collecting Hair samples and DNA how far are we away from someone being denied a job because they find a cancer gene, or other health concern. I...
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    Tractor Trailer pileup on I-370 west side of St Louis Kills UPS driver

    I just saw an Interview from the news talking to the Fatally injured drivers freind, he was a Night shift driver and an Alderman by day, his freind said he would drive all night and take a short nap, then work as an alderman to support his family....its very sad.
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    Time to say goodbye

    It hurts me to hear this Kristi and I will be praying to our Lord and Father for a Healing hand to be layed upon both of you....Its hard without Insurance I know Ive been in those shoes far too long. My heart and prayers go out to you...
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    Mitt Romney

    Hes such a smart guy he doesnt know what to call a DOUGHNUT, and comparing Mitts Worth to Baracks worth is RIDICULOUS, The difference is one wants to give TO THE PEOPLE...the other wants to TAKE FROM THE PEOPLE....so Baracks Grades are secret, why are MITTS TAX RETURNS SECRET...maybe because he...
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    the straight truck club

    Anybody see some great stuff at the Expo, new builders, new Ideas, Im interested, whats the norm, the custom...APU's, Power systems, Tires...Transmissions,,,,and mostly Nat Gas what did you see, hear, whats the scuttlebutt....I had hoped to go to the show but jammed my thumb badly...its not...
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    A couple of videos of Expo

    What were you using to make there SHORT FILMS...
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    New Hair drug tests for workers.

    Hair tests help trucking firm keep drug users off road - JSOnline Your Guilty until you prove your Innocent, when does this end, I DO NOT condone drug use at all, BUT when do we stop this DNA collection process because thats what this is....who keeps the sample, what else is done with it, are...
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    Things to see at The Expo ...

    Does anyone have a list of the Truck manufcturer's in attendance, I usually get contacted by them after these shows, Id like to send out some spec emails and such...Straight trucks only...
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    Things to see at The Expo ...

    Pictures please, I had hoped to come but after preventing my mom from falling after a fainting spell I jammed my thumb against the floor and its too painful to drive, so I was hoping to see all the dealers and new straght truck stuff, I ll just have to call them or surf the web, its a shame...
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    Best/most logical apu/inverter/charging solution

    Heres a great way to charge batterys and run small appliances etc or big appliances using a roof mounted solar panel, Ive had one of these on a sail boat I lived on, I used a Pair of Deep cycle batterys and an Inverter, it worked perfectly and never burned a gallon of diesel unless I was out to...
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    Best/most logical apu/inverter/charging solution

    600 Watts is not much for power, Some Laptops require that much power, a roof air system Im sure would require more then 600 watts. See the chart below Power consumption of household appliances I would recommend you use the AUTO TRANSFER switch, its simple, when your on APU power it makes the...
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