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I always thank the dispatcher on the phone who offers a decent load, and write a note of appreciation on payroll records turned in for any better-than-average weeks. So far, that's as much as I can afford to do, sigh, but I agree that acknowledgment is a good habit to get into.

I think Bearcat is correct, the fingerprints are to verify identity, as documents can be forged. I'd like to get the TWIC card, [the more credentials, the better, no?] but am angry at the cost - I've already paid for Hazmat and FAST, how many more programs will we be expected to pay for? Cause I...

It's an acronyminous world we live in, for sure - but what a difference an A makes: AA or AAA, eh? :p It WAS funny, and I couldn't have done Jeanie's job with a straight face, nohow. Especially since I've never heard of anything being served at AA meetings 'cept coffee and donuts, and just...

Ok Jeanie, ya got me - I don't really know that much about AA meetings. (I've only been to one, when the nursing school included attendance in the curriculum, and I was so nervous I locked my keys in the car. While waiting for AAA to come unlock the car, an attendee approached & asked how long...

Every unit contracted to a carrier represents a profit, even when sitting still. Terminating a lease is done when the negative factors outweigh the profit to the carrier.

Isn't online meetings of the "Internet addicted support group" kind of like holding AA meetings in a bar? Or Overeaters Anonymous at a Golden Corral? Or Recovering Kleptomaniacs at the mall? :confused:

Not 100% sure, but think the satellite wire was plugged into the same slot as the marker fuse - didn't pay it much attention till it broke, though. Have to go have the satellite reinstalled, will definitely ask some questions about where it's plugged in. I'm beginning to think it caused me to...

Greg: when the 'spare' fuse didn't work, I stopped at Wallyworld & bought new ones. OVM: KW says - the diagram on the panel lists what each fuse controls, and the correct amps. I'm just wondering why the 15 amp worked, then didn't - can't think of any changes made that might cause it, and I HATE...

So I got pulled in at the Coffee, Tn scale yesterday for a Level 1 inspection. Was feeling confident, until I turned on the lights (it was still daylight) and none of the markers on the box lit up - Murphy's Law, right? I got the sticker anyhow, as the blown fuse was all they found, but here's...

Now we're both confused, sigh. What I'd like is for the federal law that permits CCW (with proper training) to supersede the individual state laws that prevent it. The number of states we cross on a daily basis is what prevents drivers from carrying a weapon, no? I have spent time on a handgun...

:D:D:D I think it's the Georgia Classic, but that's all I can remember - I'm not good at numbers. Or dates, either. Anybody know the rest?

. Just followed the directions for installation. Piece of cake. But if you don't even read the directions included, it looks like this:

Pjjjjj was neither responding for nor representing ATeam - just expressing her opinion, which is what we all do.

Now that you mention it, the last time I felt like having an adult beverage, I decided it wasn't worth the risk of losing a load offer due to being out of service, sigh. At least we don't have to go to the meetings. :rolleyes:

It's ironic that the very reason truckers need to defend themselves, ie: being in many rough areas of many different cities & states, is the same reason we can't possess even a lawful weapon, eh? This is one area where federal law ought to prevail, IMO. Because we cross state lines on a daily...

Buddy: you don't need to mention whom you drive for [if not strictly on your own authority], but it would help to know what size vehicle you're in - it makes a difference in the issues faced out here. And I agree, having a network of phone friends is invaluable!

DOT physicals can be entirely faked, according to the news bit linked by Gotta go recently, but how does he reach the pedals to drive, with the seat far enough back to accommodate that belly? :eek: Put wood blocks on the pedals? PS I second the thanks to Doug for NOT posting pics!

Not to slam the OP, but the time to determine your capacity & limits is before accepting the first load - exceeding them can be very costly. Also, if loaded to (or near) the limit, I'd want a scale ticket ASAP after loading, because shippers have been known to 'misunderestimate' the weight. :(

After backing to the dock this morning, I went inside and was a bit puzzled by the egg sitting on the floor, balanced on one end. The clerk explained that only at sunrise on the day of equinox [spring and fall] can the egg be balanced that way. While he was explaining, another guy walked by and...

What an amazing 'invite'! [I keep telling folks there's a good heart in there, lol] I wish I could take you up on it, but gotta plan to earn some money for awhile instead. Tis extremely kind of you to offer, though. :)