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Blondechick's reply is intriguing, and I'd be interested in hearing more details, but: the previous 2 posts are an example of "hijacking" a thread, by taking it in a totally different direction. (Not to be confused with the normal conversational turns of threads). D2D, you're fairly new, so...

A "little more" than driving a U Haul? Like: logging every hour and staying within the legal limits of the Hours of Service, knowing the correct way to use the right equipment to secure freight, correct loading placement to avoid overweight tickets, knowing how to do a pre & post trip...

I'm with JJ - if we get outraged over every remark that includes stereotypes, or perceived prejudices, we'd be bogged down in recriminations all the time. (No more blonde jokes, or disparaging references to mothers in law, either!):rolleyes: Sometimes you feel the need to speak up, but...

The owner for whom I drive doesn't have many rules, mainly just that I do my best to be profitable. I believe he would be more understanding, were I in your shoes, than the owner for whom you drive, because you didn't choose the circumstances you are stuck with. I hope you have better news soon.

Pjjjj & Highway Star are talking sense, Doug - they 'get it', and it looks like you don't. Or you just don't want to. Either way, the decision of the Mods is final, and you don't get an appeal, ok? If that's a condition that you cannot abide by, then this site will have to get along without you...

I don't think they need permission, if they think a crime is being committed - and idling has become a criminal act, so if they hear trucks running, they have the right to investigate. If they did need permission, and the truckstop refused to give it, I could see the officers making it a point...

Why, thank you, Steve. Bryan & I used to joke about towing our cargo vans behind an RV - parking it at a truckstop or RV park, taking the van to pickup the load, then hooking it up & towing it to the delivery, where we'd repeat the process. That's the only way I figure you could use an RV to...

If the OP had asked what an average dog food bill runs to, then size would make a difference - but the question was whether dogs are permitted or prohibited by Bolt, so the size of the dog has no bearing, correct? Cause I've never heard of any policy that made a distinction as to the size of the...

The supreme irony is that those who keep alleging discrimination, are the same folks perpetuating it. Do you think that Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton could ever admit, even just to themselves, that a white candidate is better qualified for anything than a black candidate? That won't happen...

Thanks for clearing that up. I fail to see any reason to call CLC to make a reservation, as I'd want to call the motel myself anyhow, just to verify it, and ensure that it is what I asked for, ya know? Why make an extra phone call, even if it were free?

Pel, an A unit is (or was) a minivan - don't think there are many of them left. I forgot to mention talking to real, actual expediters, as part of the learning process. Wherever you can find one willing to chat, ask questions - about the carrier, life on the road, etc. Don't forget that EO...

BBB, it's good to see you posting again, you talk sense, as always. I totally agree that a team will make more money than a solo, but that's not the one & only issue involved, for me. I don't have, and can't beg, borrow, or steal, a codriver who is my partner both on & off the job - and...

Welcome, MT. There are lots of folks here who enjoy helping, and the first thing you need to do is narrow your focus, to which size unit (B is a cargo van, C a class 7 straight truck, D a class 8, E a t/t), then to which carrier would be the best match for your style. To narrow your focus...

Redbird, could you please clarify that last statement? My understanding is that the $4.95 charge is for using the program, regardless of how the room is booked. I always book my room directly with the motel, and am charged the fee every time - are you saying it shouldn't be charged?

Does the Rocket Grill come in different sizes? Cause I'd like one, but it looks pretty big, to me - there just isn't that much storage space in this KW, sigh. And I just got a Burton stove, (lunchbox style, with 12 volt power cord) specifically to make meatloaf, for sandwiches - I'm running out...

..nuff said! Sorry, Simon, but I totally disagree. Blinding a thoughtless driver may make you feel better, but is it really helping to have two drivers temporarily blinded by the light? And have you never once failed to dim your lights in time? Cause I know I have, even though I'm usually...

I missed the post that Mikeangel felt needed edited, but since then, a few more things have been revealed that explain some of their frustration, and might have caused my earlier advice to be different. Namely: 8mpg fuel mileage :eek:, and a foam slab to sleep on, in a leaky box. That's just...

I have not, and I hope someone in law enforcement catches him at it. I understand the anger at being blinded by an oncoming vehicle's bright lights, (a problem that's getting worse, as technology creates much brighter lights - not just on vehicles, but portable work lights, billboards, even...

Maybe we should all just start wearing masks. The Richard Nixon one - thousands of them! :D

You go, girl, lol - the Col was definitely out of line with that one. Maybe his marriage isn't a partnership, (if he is married - I don't know) but that doesn't mean no one else's is.