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  1. pearlpro

    Trucker Beaten, Load Hijacked, Truck Burned

    Ive seen and heard quite a few storys about bad goings on down there but maybe its worse today I used to haul allot of steel out of there. The worse thing i saw was some big fat mama on the hood of her old mans truck during the parade at the Truck stop....sheesh nearly blinded me....I dunno...
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    The Highway

    Its been three long years since Ive got to drive the BIG TRUCKS I had to leave the road to care for my ailing mom and didnt leave her until her health has improved, it was touch and go but shes pulled thru a hard time, Myself and my brother are headed out to expediting as a team and were excited...
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    Idling

    Thanks Paul I downloaded the version of this and read over the lanes Ill be working I should be fine, they had a cab card size version as well.....appreciate it..
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    cb help needed

    Make sure you havent turned off the Internal speaker, or if you have an external speaker be sure its plugged in, wires not been cut etc, be sure the SQUELCH is turned down lowest setting, volume is up...antenna SWR is correct, make sure you havent activated the PA circuit or something...
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    What Do The Drivers Want In A Carrier

    Good Pay, Paid deadhead, and a good benefits package should attract good drivers, good freight, no touch, in good lanes, but we all know not every lane, load or Owner is the dream job...its what you make of it, nobody makes you sign on that lease line unless your backs against the wall and your...
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    Idling

    Idling, where are the real areas that Idling will get me in trouble, This will be my first winter back OTR in 5 years and Im not up on the latest Anti Idling Laws, are there some places I can get info about this, Thanks:D
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    What Do The Drivers Want In A Carrier

    Honesty about Rates, Miles, and a true Open door to bring gripes or issues to without fear of repercussion, Good Benefit package is always a Plus, a willingness to get drivers involved and listen. Many Businesses start the week with a short roundtable, get Ideas, get grief, get issues out in...
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    Is U.S. Manufacturing Coming Back?

    GM Is expanding its Plant in Wentzville MO and adding another shift and hiring almost 3000 workers near St Louis Mo, Im not sure well ever get it back but If we can keep and rebuild a few key manufacturing plants especially in Computers/Chips were already having issues with Counterfeit parts...
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    What is distracted driving?

    I like to feel like Im in the ****pit of a big ole Plane when Im driving, I enjoy it and all the workings of it, Yes its not a plane and wont fall out of the sky but a few moments of Inattention and the results can be the same, DISASTER....Yet I manage to operate the truck, use my devices...
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    What is distracted driving?

    Some people cant do two things at once, what about a Airplane Pilot, theyve got to manage being LEVEL, and staying at an airspeed above a Stall, and all this while gazing at another 5-6 gauges, Flying with both hands and both feet, Gazing at the scenery and talking to numerous Air traffic...
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    Jd clark

    Thanks Tenn, I believe well be joining you soon, were hoping to be running Team for them soon, its always good to hear from sopmeone already there, seem like nice folks, honest straight talk and answers...Be safe see ya round the bend... Don...Bad Oscar:D
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    External Cargo Box

    Im looking for a pair of external underbox cargo boxes, locking referred, HD only, is there a good online source, a Chrome Shop etc that has better prices...
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    Wall Street is OUR Street!

    Alex Jones is an Interesting guy but I dont believe IN or EVERYTHING they PROFESS to be true, The Protesters on Wall St are not for a Totalitarian Govt, There for HONEST OPEN Govt with the MONEY INTERST, basically saying get rid of the Backing of Secret Corporate money to approve special Interst...
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    Jd clark

    Anybody running with JD Clark, good, bad, any comments appreciated, Please dont flame someone Im just looking for honest comment...
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    Is there a way to hook phone up to laptop for internet?

    Does your phone have WIFI ACCESS, My T MOBILE Samsung S has WIFI and I simply use my Computer as the WIFI Connection, You could use a cheap Router the same way, Walmrat sells the Routers and you setup WIFI access, I use this at my home as my Cell service is spotty at home, with the router and...
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    I need some serious help here Ladies and Gentlemen!

    Listen given the chance the Dispatcher will always say IVE GOT A HOT LOAD for you this has to be there on time La La La La....as long as you are willing to run to your truck, drive off with wheels a blazin and deliver from Miami to Vancouver in 2 days, theyll TRY and get you to do that...
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    So you have a gun in your truck?

    There are many things that can be used for self protection besides a gun, Bug spray to someones eyes does a awful terrible thing to eyeballs, Mace, Pepperspray, a spray bottle with bleach, or other chemicals that stink to high heaven and disorient the attacker, Ive been on the road for almost 10...
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    Does every freightliner m2 106 have a/c issues??

    I try and stay out of the dealer shop unless its something really major, as the one fellow recommended find a real AC specialty shop, they might not be big truck specialists but a guy who understands how these systems work instead of plugging in a computer, reading a screen and saying OH YOUVE...
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    September locations

    First Load from St Louis tomorrow, not sure where yet, but ready to rock and roll our new D Unit....
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    Hello

    My dads name was Oscar and many years ago when CB radios were in Homes and such, I had a base station and my dad one day turned on the radio and hollered out for me and I was nearby driving a delivery load for a furniture store, He said THIS IS BAD OSCAR for Little Oscar come in.....when my dad...
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