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I first came here to learn, to educate myself, then to listen and learn even more, then as I began driving and expediting I passed on the things I have learned, and still learning. But its also a community of people/drivers of different backgrounds, experience, and a lifestyle. I have no doubt...

Im watching the North American Auto show in Detroit and all the new car makers are touting the latest dash mounted gizmo, Facebook, Pandora, Google, Routing-Mapping, Security cameras, Internet access,Video Cams, Phone Hands free, etc etc etc...Now lets see theres how many Autos on Americas...

Many years ago I used to work for a Large Juice delivery company who operated there truck fleet on LNG, I was a mechanic and made lots of oil changes on vehicles that the oil looked brand new so we extended the intervals, even after 5-7K miles the oil still looked new, The spark plugs lasted...

Expediting is Waiting to get the load that must get there in a hurry, after your unloaded youll wait and wait some more unless your in a good freight area, or you might have to move/Deadhead to another area to speed your next load. Ive sat three days waiting, Ive sat 1 hour waiting, Ive went to...

Roger Penske has a Bus that has a Drive in Porsche and matching harley, its not his sleeper thats a bigger bus, this bus just holds the toys and the help, Chef, etc...hey if you had the cash and you were gonna live on the road, Id do it no different. Some day that might be me, but I havent...

I wonder how long it will be before some Newb goes to pick up some USHIP laod and doesnt tie it down right, or rolls the trailer over cuz there jammin and going to fast, I saw where one of them loses part of the load off a trailer, Lowes and Home Depot have truck services that deliver there...

Laredo isnt as bad as it used to be, just make sure you have money to eat and such for a couple days if needed, I wont sit anywhere longer then that. If it costs me 150 bucks to get out then so be it. Its better to bite the bullet and move then sit past two days unless a Great load is waiting...

Trucking Safety - One State Takes A Hard Look At What's On The Road | InjuryBoard Charlottesville Go leave a comment

Pre Pass is as many have said Less then the above rate, and its worth subscribing to especially in a straight truck, Ive used it and found it well worth the money, now unless Im doing Chicago, NY, NJ or someplace where toll roads are part of the daily routine, then maybe not on EZ Pass, although...

Bad Oscar was my CB handle given to me by my Dad over thirty years ago when people had CB Base stations in the house and car, My dad would come down to my "shack" in the basement and spend some quality time with me chattin to people he didnt know, but they respected him as my pops...back when...

Truckers told to steer clear of cellphones on Iowa roads | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com I would assume that every state is going to get in on the CASH GRAB so you better get the headset, or Hands Free options working.... Theres only one way to solve this problem and...

Charlotte Diesel Super Show - If youve never been to the Charlotte Truck Diesel Super Show check it out....you might just find out whose got the fastest Expediting truck on the dragstrip....:D

Illinois had one if its specially trained Public servants kill two daughters when he was travelling to a car on the side of the road at 120 MPH in rush hour traffic, What are we trained Monkeys, How many of you folks have been doing this for years, Ive said before these laws are for the General...

Document, Document, Document, Pictures and Signatures, a chargeback sheet that states what and any youll be liable for Before, and After you start work, and when you decide to part ways, ALL IN WRITING, I recently had an issue with Penske over this sort of thing and I had taken pictures of my...

Bad News for those fellas as Ive been in those shoes , I started out my professional truck driving career as a Driveway guy for Bennett, I took a grey hound to Louisville, and drove a straight truck chassis tripled up to Sacrement CA, then took the Train back, my first 3/4 trips I had the barest...

One thing about being an expediter even in a 26' truck I dont eat at truckstops, the food quality is not great, the choices even worse, Tacos, Mcdonalds, FAT FOOD EXPRESS....If they had some salad bars I think they would find a renewed interest by drivers, But most salad bars in truck stops...

Welcome Big John Couple things that will help you now before you get started, Apply online for the PERKS cards from Petro, Pilot, Flying J, Road Ranger, T/A youll decide on where you like to go, But youll find yourself in parts of the country youll have to use someone else, might as well...

I listen to talk radio most days or Bluesville on Sat Radio, also enjoy Willies Roadhouse, I also Chat with relatives, etc and plot sights and places I might want to visit, or stop over at when I can, Im a paid tourist always have been, Sightseeing is always fun, after I drop I usally take a...

Trying to get over to Chicago, Im usually trying to stay outta there, Hate the toll roads, seems you need a small bank to pay all the tolls, A pre paid toll package is coming in the new year for me along with Pre Pass, and a new truck....Happy New Years guys

Until a real Drivers advisory board and not the Suits can have a real legal input into these things I see the mess getting worse, Lawyers, Accountants, and Safety Industry EXPERTS, Now set the bar for the rest of us who work in this Industry and daily encounter the tribulations of Highways, Lack...