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In another thread, Jefferson3000 posted these words: "If you want something you've never had, you've got to do something you've never done." These are powerful words, worthy of deep thought, and a post of their own.

It is a popular comment often made by B-unit (cargo van) drivers here in the Open Forum. If you drive a van, you do not have to keep a log or comply with DOT hours of service regulations (certain expceptions apply). While that is absolutely true, how important is that really? I ask the...

Why do you go home? I'm asking the question here in hopes that the answers will help expedite wannabees understand the draw. Anyone researching the industry for just a few minutes will quickly see that home time is a very, very important consideration for truck drivers of all kinds. But why is...

Since it is not possible to repsond to the "EO Code of Conduct" announcement in the announcement window above, I'm starting a thread here to do so. This is a long-overdue change that will benefit the entire EO community. Thank you to those who put the time, effort and moral courage into...

From the New York City Department of Transportation web site: "Fill out the form below to request a free New York City Truck Route Map. This full color, double-sided map features the City’s comprehensive Truck Route Network overlaid on top of the entire arterial street network making it easier...

Are there any blind people using screen readers to visit this site? If so, I'd love to hear from you, either here in the Open Forum or by private message. I am curious to know because I know of a number of people who are not truckers and never will be, but are still interested in the trucker's...

I spotted this truck at a Flying J in Wisconsin the other day. Got a chance for a few quick photos but not to chat with the driver. Whoever thought this one up is an original thinker indeed. I kinda like it.

From the New York Times regarding the economy: "The unemployment rate surged to 5 percent in December as the economy added a meager 18,000 jobs, the smallest monthly increase in four years, the Labor Department reported on Friday. "Economists viewed the report as the most powerful indication...

Forecasts are frequently offered here in the Open Forum. Statements like the following are often made: freight prices will decline, big carriers will gobble up smaller carriers, small carriers will weaken big carriers, a recession is coming, a recession is not coming, independent contractors...

Just curious to hear, who is running this Christmas Day, and what kind of runs you are on?

As I sit here entering our year-end data into a spreadsheet and beginning work on our 2007 income tax return, I am wondering, what have others done to improve their efficiency in record keeping? Are you doing something different now that makes things quicker, easier and/or more accurate than...

2007 is the first full calendar year for Diane and me as owner-operators. After delivering a load reasonably close to home this morning, we decided to call it a year and head home. Financially, we achieved what we set out to do. Staying out a couple more weeks before heading home for Christmas...

Random surfing brought me to the van web site linked below. I don't know anything about this company but thought van operators might enjoy the photos. http://moreheaddesignlab.com/_wsn/page2.html

This is a question for Landstar Express America BCOs (contractors). Diane and I are happy as can be with our present truck and carrier. We also know that every sunset leaves us one day older. At some point, hopefully many years from now, we will not be able to do the physical work of...

All expediters in the Bordentown, New Jersey area are invited to join other expediters for Thanksgiving diner tonight (Thursday, Thanksgiving Day) at the Petro truck stop. We have the back dining room and seating for 15 reserved for this event. All expediters with all carriers are welcome. The...

Wednesday night, I almost hit a deer. Meeting an oncoming truck on a two-lane rural Idaho highway (U.S. 20), I dimmed my lights and he dimmed his (or she). We passed each other just fine, doing 55 mph. As usual, I was looking down and to the right to avoid the glare from the oncoming truck's...

I'm no fan of Robert Reich, former labor secretary under President Clinton, but he said something on the radio today that made good sense. "Robert Reich: We may yet avoid a recession -- Bernanke and company may make bigger cuts in interest rates. Congress may enact a payroll tax holiday on...

Spec a new, class 8, day cab truck and note the price. Call that price "A." Add a factory sleeper to it and note the price. Call that price "B." Subtract A from B to get the cost of the factory sleeper. Call the factory sleeper cost "C." Spec a large (100 inches or more), custom-built sleeper...

Earlier this evening, we fueled up and paid $455 to fill our tanks. That is a "bit" higher than usual, but with oil approaching $100 per barrel, I fear that $500 fuel stops will become the norm. For those of us with a carrier that provides a fuel surcharge, the pain is dulled a bit by the extra...

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the U.S. economy is likely to ``slow noticeably'' this quarter while high commodity prices and a weaker dollar may stoke inflation ``for a time.'' Chairman Bernanke spoke to a congressional committee today, recapping recent...