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Ok men....choose your weapon and no quarter asked, or given. LOL Cardinal fan for 39 years and I'm sure Detroit eagerly awaits the winner of the NLCS. Cards would give them a better series, but SF won't roll over. Game 5 tonight. Repeat of 2006? Hmmm, could make for an interesting thread...

That's pretty trick and I've seen some pics of the customized Sprinters. Very nice. My dilemma will be this....if (or until) a unit becomes mine, through whatever process, it must be a temporary and easily broke down affair. I'll have to run a nice balance between setting something decent up...

Been reading in the Sprinter threads do to potential running for an O/O. Never seen inside a Sprinter, so I'm trying to get a visual. Let me get this straight? O/O states there is no partition and front seat is a hassle to remove. Now.....have little doubt the O/O is being rightfully cautious in...

That's tough to watch. One lapse or distraction can be horrific. Sad that many on the US roads do not understand what we do. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Post edited to proclaim the following "would not allow an O/O or trucking company to choose team partner". Nice points by all commentators and your right Moot.....reality will set in while the two little guys sitting atop your shoulder shout into opposite ears. I think that's what may have...

Small celebration going on here tonight at the old homestead. Just completed 6 months experience in a straight truck, and it was not without many challenges. However, the trials did not come due to trucking, per say....it was the teaming aspect as noted in other posts. Ya, I whined a bit...

Have mine set on dog whistle.....

Truck stops are for showers, desperate (or time allotted) meals, and fuel. I use them for little else. 1) Love's for quick fuel stops, and usually decent showers. Like the point system and card. 2) The "J" for Denny's (decent) and ST parking. 3) TA for repairs, fuel stops, and last resort...

JMHO as well. Food is terrible and I will not partake. However, given the OP alert and consequent quest for improvements, using feedback from boots on ground folks......one must salute the effort and hope for the best. At least they're trying.

Sounds like Yanni? Good music for cruising through some parts of the USA. None affect at truck stops. Thanks for posting.

Love all those on Long Island. Take your pick, they're all good.

I think what others are saying? It's very difficult to throw out numbers, due to freight movement. I've sat in supposed (or proven) hot spots, only to have a potential hot week grow cold. Had cold weeks get hot, sitting in dead zones. If you've driven for the aforementioned companies and know...

Hey Pearl....think we have that same Merc engine in the 07 Freightliner. If so, she's a good one...... if you can keep the peripherals intact. That 5th gear is nice and "Old Ruth" as I call her.....will do you well on the inclines. Good luck!

Oooops. Now we must clarify. Thanks Zorry, and if you can elaborate further? Sigh, this is really kinda confusing. The current company policy is 2 hours logged up front MUST BE on duty. One cannot be off duty, and on line one, while the truck is moving? I'm not using it at all, it's a non-factor.

Hi Cheri How many breakdowns are acceptable? I've been out 5 months with no less than 5 breakdowns. My logs would bare this out. Who babysits this broken truck...but the driver? Your right about the indoor plumbing and getting away from the truck. It is MY choice to get a second room and...

Hmmm....reservations on this one. According to present employer; the two hours up front is ON DUTY. If your riding up front/in the seat....you must log this as on duty. My point being, no way am I going to log 2 hours up front for the 70 hour week towards line 4.

This one came over Qualcom a few weeks ago. I don't even consider using it. Why in the heck would I log 2 hours of essential duty time for riding up front? This is where the 12/12 shift comes in handy. There is always an hour or so where the driver is not driving on the log. Spend your time up...

Yup. Taking a beating right now for .20 team rate with no dead miles, no bonus miles, and break downs right and left. Do your time and move on? Put another way....had account set up for trucking exclusive. That account is showing a loss; considering schooling, expenses on the road, hotels, and...

Late as well....but your pic reminds me of this song. Co-driver woke to me singing the chorus at 4AM the other morning, just west of Des Moines. Happy B'day! Waltzing Matilda (Australia Day 2009 Live) - YouTube

YW Cherri. There was a battle going as to which mega money people would control this potential craze. Some wanted it classified as delivery/pharma while other players wanted it classed as nicotine/tobacco. Insurance seemed to have won this fight for the money, and it's indeed classified as a...