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  1. pearlpro

    Sleep Apnea Requirements, testing and Mandates

    Inconveinenced ???? To those that have the Sleep Apnea issue Im glad they found a cure and its changed your life, thats wonderful, BUT as someone whose in the Your brain shows no signs of Symptoms, The Nurse says, Your Brain has some way of not showing this issue or the...
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    Chicago--save yourselves

    I guess its been that way for a bit but It cant be Wine and Roses every day, sometimes a little downtime is good to catch up the Paperwork, maintain the vehicle, get the laundry done and find a new BBQ restaurant...
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    Sleep Apnea Requirements, testing and Mandates

    http://www.overdriveonline.com/the-apnea-hurdle/ Ive been pretty vocal about sleep apnea testing and the coming Mandates, it seem's the Sleep Lobby has gotten the greenlite to push through the newest Mandate and when you go to get your next Physical YOU WILL BE SCREENED. If you...
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    If I had my druthers what engine would you spec

    I see load of Used trucks, with the Venerable Cat C-7, and a few with the Paccar PX8, and some with Cummins ISC/B.....What engine do you prefer, Why, what Issues have you had and costs to repair, wait times, Service on the road, etc....Im looking to buy and Ill probably choose the Cummins engine...
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    New transportation bill creates safety concerns over bigger rigs

    The ATA's response to the Part of the bill about Heavier trucks being layed over,, "Finally, it is disappointing that the Committee voted to prevent the operation of safer, more efficient trucks on our nation's highways. There have already been hundreds of studies that show increasing truck...
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    First time Buyer

    Ive done a little more research and basically I need two more months of Credit history before they would consider me, I wouldnt put my Home On ANY loan today, Im a hard working guy but with the turmoil in the world, Iran, Oil prices etc, I would hate to see some Worse case scenario develop and...
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    Expediting Companies?

    We all want steady work, steady miles, pay etc...but saying there's one company that does that better then the rest, well youll get about 50 different answers. Go to websites, read the trucking papers and Mags, read up here on EO, At Landline, on Overdrive, The Trucker....listen to RoadDog radio...
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    New transportation bill creates safety concerns over bigger rigs

    The Short drive from Detroit down to the Toledo Loop is akin to being on a Dirt bike going over Logs, That road is a shambles and its quite evident the reason, ROADTRAINS...Now Im not against companies moving there Bulk goods, I used to drive Oversize Coils on a Lowboy trailer, But the repeated...
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    First time Buyer

    I planned on a Large downpayment but not half the truck value, I have Accident Insurance in case Im injured etc, its all good they advertise these FIRST TIME buyer plans, GET BACK TO BUSINESS PLANS its all BS....In three months Ill go to a DIFFERENT truck dealer and make a deal....Its ridiculous...
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    The Future of Driving

    http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/tech/innovation/ces-future-driving/index.html?iref=obnetwork Ive seen these windshields and this should be available soon, would you LIKE/DISLIKE it...
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    First time Buyer

    I just tried to buy a truck, Ive got good credit, good credit score, good job and contract, even Commercially financed Business Loan for 10 Months, Got turned down for the Loan, its frustrating when your ready to make this move and 2 months of credit reporting makes a difference. Im now...
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    Two questions about the new board ..

    Looks great, all modern and techy....I like it
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    What does your motor carrier owe you?

    Id add after listening to the FMCSA Administrator on Road dog today that each Motor Carrier should Stand Up to some of the senseless and baseless claims being made against us, the truckers, drivers and our Professions. They hire me to do professional work, I have to pass tests, Physicals, Pass...
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    Natural Gas as fuel sourse, Sooner then later

    Trucking industry mulls natural gas conversion | Business, Political, and Cultural News in Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas
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    Close to Home

    Alton man who held police at bay, then shot himself, dies Unfortunately the man has died, I agree I have seen some pretty strange behavior in truck stops, I was once in Texas at the Flying J off the Loop when a guy went nuts tipping tables and then brandished a knife, and you never know...
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    EO University!

    Ive been signed up for a bit also, looking forward to meeting the Biz folks and companys....:)
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    Close to Home

    Armed trucker rams business, ignites fire | fire, ignites, rams - The Telegraph Financial troubles and Stress can cause lots of problems, Its a shame he didnt take time to talk to someone, or someone to LISTEN...
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    What Truck stop do you use.

    I dont choose truck stops by SERVICE in a shop as I rarely would use a shop, Tire repair in an emergency is all, I prefer my local shop or dealer, Freightliner, Ive always traded at Pilot and Or Flying J, But Ive found the others ok, I think all truck stops are going thru changes, Ive had bad...
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    Distracted Driving

    Good God theres not a city that doesnt have some major interstate repair/Destruction going on, I hope it comes with Roadside Assistance....LOL, Ive seen some really advanced windshield heads up displays that I cant understand WHY they havent been implemented, with all the gauges, MPH, etc all...
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    A&E shipping wars LOL

    As with most TV Reality shows License is being taken with these so called drivers, its a joke to me to see Haulers on Laptops all making comments back and forth, like Storage wars, etc etc...Typical TV Show, Garbage...Hyped up Drama, Alligator feeding rude dudes who brake for...
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