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Miss Manners has a very effective technique for dealing with other folks' underage miscreants: grab hold of their arm, and say "You musn't do that, because you might get hurt, ok?" While you're explaining, you're squeezing the arm enough to show that they REALLY might get hurt, if they don't...

Well, I'm throwin in with Fr8Shaker - Theoldprof's heart was in the right place, and he meant to be helpful - if it turns out to be misinformation, no harm done, eh?

The fridge in my truck died last month. I replaced it with the same model from WalMart, (about $125), and except for asking a couple guys to lift the new one onto the passenger seat, was able to remove the old one, and install the new one, all by myself. :7 It's a pretty good fridge, IMO, I...

Walmart - you might have to go to walmart.com, and click on 'secret specials' or someting like that, not sure.

Greg, thanks for reminding us that our loved ones need to know how to reach us, through the carrier if necessary, while we're on the road, in case we're unable to use the cellphones we rely on so much. A corollary to that, is to program a number in your cellphone, as ICE, (in case of emergency)...

RE: Are truckers at greater risk for staph infecti I'm assuming the staph referred to is the one we called MRSA, (for meth-something-I-can't-remember resistant staphaureus, because the meth-something was the antibiotic of choice for staph, and it no longer worked) years ago, when I worked on...

Those meetings for 'public input' are nothing more than PR - a way for the officials, who have clearly decided to go ahead with the revenue enhancing deal to say that they were fair about it, and considered the impact on everyone. But remember: truckers forced the state of Ohio to revise their...

> I stopped at McDonald's once. When I came back to the van, >there was a overnight envelope under the wiper blades. I >found a FedEx box about 10 minutes later. ROFL :P :P :P I only hope the carrier I drive for never gets so big that I find envelopes left on the windshield! (But if I...

Ft Wayne: that's a handy reference, thanks for posting it. Moot: I've had the same experience, finding I was OOS without knowing it, and even know of one o/o who discovered herself listed online as having been "released by owner"....HUH?! I really feel that anyone who is placed OOS ought to...

I use a laptop tray for kids, ($5 at Wallyworld), that has a raised edge for air circulation, and a snap on bean filled cushion underneath. The cushion is removeable, to double as a neck pillow. ;)

I just did the fingerprint part in Alabama, (electronically - no ink!) after applying online (and paying $89) at www.hazprints.com. I was told it takes 2-4 weeks for the clearance, so which is the really fast state? PS The fingerprinting locations aren't real truckfriendly, as far as parking goes.

Funny how the gov't has demanded flame retardant fabrics be used in sleepwear for infants & children for many years, but didn't think the military should have the same protection? Earmarks ought to be banned!

Good point, Leo, I have a habit of adding books as I go, and the weight adds up! Another point: if you don't know what your carrier's Safety Dept has your weight limit listed as, it might be a good idea to ask. I once turned down a load that exceeded the capacity of my van, and was surprised...

I stand corrected - and intrigued. John, can you offer any more details? I've never heard of a company driver in expediting, and am wondering how it works.

I dunno, Moot - he'd have done some extremely interesting logging, no doubt, but I can't see him getting anything delivered on time, when he usually couldn't tell you what month it was, much less what day... P S Did the 'former colleague' of Highway Star's pass on enough info to make blackmail...

Welcome, Anne! I've enjoyed reading your posts, esp on the Sports Forum, lol, and I've heard some very good things about Bolt, too - glad to have you here with us.

Nic, it isn't the company that hires a driver, in expediting, (though they and their insurance have standards you must fulfill), it's the owners of the trucks, whether they have just one truck, or a fleet. Read the Newbies, & Newbies FAQ fora, and check out the ads posted here, to get an idea...

Janet, you already have every single thing required to be successful, except more experience. We learn from the bad experiences, (probably more than from the good ones), and we continue, strengthened by what we've learned. EO is here to help you learn from the experience of others, just as...

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening Never mind - you just answered it.

RE: An Economic and Trucking Slowdown is Happening > >>Are you trying to scare the newbies out of this business so >>your freight will pick up or are you just running that slow >>and you have nothing better to do with your time, > > >Since expedited freight probably accounts for less than...