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I wouldn't go to the trouble of replacing a valid DOT card, without knowing that it's necessary - if there's a carrier you're considering, give them a call & ask.:)

Lanier1: this is exactly the place for your comments - the Loading Dock is here to share comments about current events, FAITH, etc. Thank you for sharing what you consider to be a worthy cause, especially now: tis the season for gift giving, after all. And the very best gifts don't usually fit...

Highway Star makes a good point: in order to get the one load a week you need, you may have to be in service for a couple days, depending on where you are. When I arrived in Detroit a few days ago, returning from Canada, I was ready for another run, but there were 10 vans ahead of me. The...

When I was doing some sewing in my van, I put the safety pins in the headliner, directly overhead, as I pulled them out of the fabric. It only occurred to me later, that the 2 inch pins could serve as a weapon, in a pinch. More than one scumbag would definitely call for the hornet spray or brake...

Vipra, I can't offer any help on the Mp3 issue, since I haven't ventured into that territory, except to buy an iPod for my daughter, but I can say that the CD/DVD burning program Sonic is pretty user friendly. I've burned a couple dozen CDs using it, and they don't take up much space at all: 24...

Rich, you said it's rare, but one could get a request to allow another driver to complete a run in your truck - I can't believe any driver would permit an unknown driver to take their truck anywhere, for any reason. The potential liability is too great to risk, IMO. JamminJim is right: a company...

John. the website 'ohioturnpike.org' has a FAQ page. One of the FAQ'a is about how much it costs to travel the entire turnpike, and the reply has a link you can click on to determine the cost from entrance to exit.

"the one who dies with the most toys wins"...wins what, exactly?

I write (or rewrite) songs only on long, boring stretches of interstate, in between laughter at the ridiculous slogans I see on billboards, (that's another topic), and I sing only when accompanied by helium balloons - "I'm too sexy" is a favorite for helium singing, but I might try one of my own...

We aren't rubberneckers gawking at an accident, and blaming someone out of 'culteral conditioning', we're drivers, who spend around 80% of our lives behind the wheel. Reckless drivers put our lives at risk, and we'd prefer to avoid being blamed, even for contributing, by a legal system that is...

Whether the truck was showing brake lights or not, wasn't the traffic light red? If she hit the truck hard enough to cause her death, she clearly wasn't going to be able to stop for the traffic light! Greg, I understand what you're saying, but some teenagers and young folks think they're...

John, I'm really happy that things have turned out so well for you - you deserve it, for sure. And you've earned it, so: enjoy!:)

I wrote some lyrics - for drivers... To the tune of "White Christmas" I'm dreaming of a nice, long run, From coast to coast would be just great... With frieght that's not too large, A hefty fuel surcharge, And nothing at all to make me late... I'm dreaming of some nice, long runs, For...

Thanks, guys, I will be kind to my laptop, and not expect it to do anything till it gets warm. ;)

Right now, I bet he's dreaming of a white Christmas: dry diapers, & something to drink :P

Last winter, I always brought it inside, & plugged it in while home, but now I just leave it in the van - one less thing to shlep in & out. If the temp drops very low, will that have a negative effect on the electronics?

Yes, it was - Highway Star is happiest when he can yank my chain, lol. But you'll notice that he didn't say nuffin when Turtle said he thought it important to know who is or isn't wearing any underwear....ROFL We can now return this hijacked thread to it's original programming - Happy...

Redytrk is correct - Taco Bell was a victim, too, not the guilty party. I don't know if the farmers are guilty, I read that the spinach was contaminated by wild animals breaking into remote areas of the fields. Even windborne contamination happens, which is pretty hard to prevent. IMO, the...

Conflict is part of life. How we handle it reflects our level of civilization. For the most part, I think we're pretty civilized here, even though there are times when some of us, myself included, regress to the level of a three year old, (THawk will see what I mean, if his 'princess' decides...

THawk, he's precious - literally and figuratively. Hope you & Jackie find some time to just relax and enjoy your family this Christmas!