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  1. pearlpro

    OOIDA thanks us

    Senate passes two-year $109B transportation measure | Commercial Carrier Journal
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    OOIDA thanks us

    Ive never run with E Logs, Ive seen displays and tried a program on my laptop once, I dont need to cheat to make a living thats not my reason, But Im against therte Intrusion into my Business life, Im an adult, capable of operating the vehicle, but I need a computer to track my hours, IS THAT...
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    Synthetic blend motot oil

    I use the Castrol Hypuron 15W40 Synthetic blend oils, Its an extended drain, longer service interval oil blend thats superior to many on the market. Ive used Castrol oils on most of my trucks and cars, The straight synthetic isnt really needed unless your doing Mountain driving daily, or...
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    Countdown to the M A T S

    Im planning on coming over from St Louis in my car, anybody want to ride over with me, share gas etc, I wasnt planning on staying but if someone wants to share a room etc, let me know, Im going over to meet the truck dealers and spec a truck, Ill have a car nearby if someone wants to go Karting...
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    Oil Speculation effects Truckers, Pilots

    CFTC Commissioner to tell traders at Javits Center today that ending oil speculation on Wall Street could save airline, trucking industries $39 billion a year - NYPOST.com
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    Woman attacked at Flying J Alorton Il

    Thats Flying J is not a safe place, its close to East St Louis and every time Ive been there there are Bums in the lot begging Also Lot Lizards who are WORSE THEN UGLY, Ive even had them step up on the running board while sitting recording fuel etc...use caution down there, East St Louis has...
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    We are Under attack by Law Firms looking for Deep Pockets

    I dont drink the coffee but I sure do dislike attorneys, Ive seen several of these articles posted under "Trucking News" on Google, and I try and respond. I am of that opinion that cameras dont lie, and Ive started using my Video camera quite a bit, maybe after Ive recorded a couple hundred...
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    Solar Flares and GPS/Computers/Qualcomm

    Depending on where your at tonight in the North American Continent, you could have issues with Phones, Computers, GPS, Qualcomms due to a very large solar flare thats due to strike the earth tonight around midnite, You might want to turn off your Phone, Computers etc as these types of storms can...
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    Fuel Prices

    Have you written your congressman, or representative to see WHY oil prices are so high, Here in this letter Senator Dick Durbin makes it clear FUTURES TRADING is the reason why, and the commission charged with reeling this in is in effect a Paper tiger with no teeth, maybe its time for some...
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    We are Under attack by Law Firms looking for Deep Pockets

    http://www.execdigital.com/press_releases/stop-the-liability-teeter-totter-after-a-commercial-truck-accident What a crock, Im gettting tired of reading this crap, from every ambulance chasing law firm looking for the next deep pocket to pick.....there was no place for comments....we should...
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    another stupid question

    Most are looking for trucks newer then 1999.....if your truck is sound mechanically, has a DOT inspection and your willing to let the company mechanic give it a look see you could probably start work with that truck. Since you have no sleeper youll need hotels, I suggest DAYS INN, Join there...
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    DMW Expedite out of Nashville ????

    I can tell you leasing a truck from Penske or Ryder your going to give up considerable Income to them, and pay mileage fees and a ridiculous deposit, I did this last year for a short term and they raised the rates, then raised the rates, then came back asking for MORE DEPOSIT....If you are...
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    Experience, shmecksperience

    "Experience" can be many things, when I decided I would make a Second career out of trucking, I went to a trucking school, the instructors were darn good, they covered many REAL LIFE issues besides the curriculum the state and the school was to teach, I got a job driving a Flatbed and had to...
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    Average Weight

    Ive had loads ranging from 1000-8000 so far between Oct 2011 and Now....Id say my average loads are 3000....most of the cargo isnt heavy but bulky....keep it comin 2012....and lets hope this fuel madness abates soon, Ive got Quote coming on an LNG truck..
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    fuel price peak?

    Theres twice as many Oil Production drilling platforms operating in the US this year at 1256 rigs versus 784 last year, But the real deal is manipulation because we dont have large storage farms like we used to. I live near Wood River IL, Its got a new 5 Billion dollar addition for dealing with...
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    GPS Locating County Rd. Addresses.

    Google Navigation has worked great for me, Ive used it and Laptop with Updated Google EARTH, if that fails Ive got Co Pilot on my cellphone and Promiles on Laptop......
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    Driving a school bus vs. straight truck

    Ive driven both, but with todays children its more like listening to BRATS ON CANDY...I love driving my straight truck, My Own Mom asked me what do you do while driving, I answered I Observe the world around me, I listen to various radio and talk shows, I seek out alternative, faster routes...
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    Pictures from Knoxville

    I attended and enjoyed the presentations allot, Nick and Jenny did a FAB job and presented our Lives well, They are great ambassadors for the Expediting Biz, the questions were relevant the answers in depth and with the huge turnout Im sure there will be some new Drivers and O/Os coming here...
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    honda 2000 generator

    We used to remove those litle filters and install an larger canister style filter on these, it will save you that worry, and its easier to replace....those little generators will last a long time if you keep the oil changed....
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    Deep breath before the plunge. Thanks to all who helped.

    Just do a few simple things to make your experience better, Have Patience on the highway and off, dont jump to conclusions....Be diligent with paperwork and logs, SAVE EVERY RECIEPT, And ANY encounter with the DOT in weigh stations use your very best YES SIR, NO SIR.....Being Polite, yet...
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