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If you are required to log, all driving is to be logged as such. If you were to log it as off duty, a surprise inspection would land you in deep doodoo, trying to explain why you're not where you were when you went off duty. Even time worked at a second or casual job while off duty is to be...

Charles: I can do that, and even promise all [but one!] will arrive on time & undamaged, cause I'm a pro, lol. We need grills - if anyone can bring one, please do. The more there are, the faster the buffet line moves, capisce? ;)

What new t shirts? I was busy filling out the survey that it hasn't credited to me yet, but that's ok, if I have to do it over, I can see which dispatchers can be bribed for a good rating, lol. You know I'm just kidding - it's a pretty good program, and I'm going to enjoy it.

If the DOT/LEO inspects a truck that is clean, with paperwork in good order, and a driver who is organized and courteous, and the result is a single violation on some nitpicky questionable trivial thing, that says they are looking for violations, and not for safe drivers & vehicles. I have had...

The 'legal liability' line is BS, just subterfuge for the fact that management doesn't want their employees 'working' for those who haven't paid. Which is their right. Except when the alternative is to allow a human being to die, when there is no danger to anyone else, including the company -...

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Lifeguard saves man, gets fired - Chicago Sun-Times Jeff Ellis and Associates appears to be morally bankrupt, and I sincerely hope they lose every account they don't deserve, which is every one they have.

In a motel in McAllen, Tx. I usually refer to it as a break with indoor plumbing & cable tv, and usually, the plumbing is better than what's on tv, but today I watched the entire 'John Adams' miniseries, and it was good. Very good. It'll be very good to get away from the border, too: last night...

Leo: today is exactly 20 years since my Dad passed away, and I agree that he will never be really gone as long as he remains in our hearts. Like your dad, he is still very much with us - it's just his body that isn't, and I'm sorry for your loss.

OVM: you're wrong about " big drivers always try to deflect the issue to 4 wheelers", because the facts and statistics back up what we see every day: most 4 wheel drivers don't know [or care] about the physics, they just want to be in front of trucks instead of behind them. And the more traffic...

Have survived the 1600+ mile run WITHOUT AC, and delivered on time - and I'll be honest, when it hit 106 in the sleeper Sat afternoon, I wasn't sure either was gonna happen. The sleeper AC is probably going to be replaced with a rooftop unit, the boss is working on which one, who will install...

I'm still puzzled by the 'no turn' signs at the end of the freeway entrance ramps - I mean, was that a problem? :confused: When I drove a van, my policy was to stop if it might mean me - better to get yelled at for being dopey than cited for attempting to evade.....

If an APU has no generator, the AC [and everything else] has to be powered by the inverter. It may require a large enough inverter to require more batteries to support the load - could be 6 of one, half dozen of another. BYW: the Proheat on this truck has been pretty dependable, and nowhere near...

Another issue: on the Expo website FAQ, the question of dogs states that only guide dogs are permitted. I hope people understand that means inside the Roberts Center - outside, dogs are welcome. Keep in mind though, it's usually very hot, so they'll need someplace to stay cool, and they should...

I sure could have used that info bout an hour before you posted it, lol. I sat for nearly 2 hrs around Findlay, sigh. My 'drive in daytime & sleep at night' plan isn't going too well [AC isn't working]. I'm sitting in the shade, with 3 fans going, and it's still 102 in the sleeper. Soon as it's...

When someone asks for feedback/input/opinions, and proceeds to ignore them completely, it suggests the request was just for appearances' sake - window dressing to hide the not so pretty reality behind it. It'll be interesting to see where Ms Ferro's career goes after she leaves the FMCSA......

What I've done is continue my membership in OOIDA, submitted comments to FMCSA when able [as Moose pointed out, the lack of truck parking near sites selected for public comment pretty much leaves actual truck drivers out of the conversation, unless we can afford to park elsewhere and taxi to...

If the statement "guess witness is having one of those double flow days" doesn't rate a time out, nothing does, IMO. It's extremely offensive on several levels, and uncalled for besides.

A statement that "We're making changes in how drivers are treated" should be a huge red flag, IMO. There shouldn't be any reason to change it, if it was professional to begin with.

Transit & transportation include buses and bike paths, and are included in federal funding because the money is parceled out to states & cities.. The flowers are generally supplied & planted by local Garden Clubs, not the federal government, FYI.