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Yep, leave it to Raceman to get to the 'nuts and bolts' of it.. LOL... Seriously, this is an issue I'm sure most have not thought of... for me, it's not about what happens to me afterwards, but how would my family find out. I'm sure the company would check Qualcomm for last location of the...

I have deleted some posts on this thread in the interest of trying to get it back on track without locking it. If you wish to give advice to mustang_gal please do so. All further negative or flaming comments towards any other participant in this discussion will be deleted. Dicussion or...

Thanks for the great advice Sharp327! I'm sure that will help out some folks! Can you remind us what kind of truck this is in? Dreamer

RE: It's the Owner - Operator RE: Dead heading hom Stranded, I know this is stressing you out, but these drivers are trying to help you, they were just trying to get more specifics as to exactly what your situation was before giving half an answer. Now that you identified your carrier, that...

Raceman, I'm sorry someone 'shot you down' on that, but I think it is a GREAT idea!! I think every successful driver uses that to some extent, whether they write it down or not. Most, like me, just probably kept in their heads a general idea. However, we all know memory is a tricky thing, so...

That was very cool, and very classy. I don't know how, but I missed that one. Must have been in the other room. Dreamer

That's one of those "cake and eat it too" questions... Before the change in layover rules, everyone complained because FedEx allocated too many trucks to one Express Center or another, now that drivers are allowed to choose their layover point freely, you still have the same problem. Why...

I beleive Danny was talking about a company that doesn't keep him running the weekend, therefore he can deliver pizzas, and I know from Geo's posts that he would sell to other drivers while on layover. As for the Ebay thing, that's one of those gray areas I suppose with the new HOS, but I've...

Danny, You have to do what works for you. I have to agree about delivering pizzas tho.. I spent several years doing that. No, it's not high prestige.. but I had cash in my pocket. On decent nights, when the tips are flowing, it's easy to make $20 an hour. I still stop by to visit, and help...

Broompilot, That's an awesome idea! I've had cargo lights in different trucks, but never thought of some kind of actual marker light. Might help those fork lift drivers who get lost on the way to the front of the truck, and try to go out the sides...:+ :+ :+ Would you mind sharing how they...

LOL.. Thanks for the correction Terry :7 Raceman, runs like that might make ya START drinkin..LOL.. hope you don't have too many of those.. Dreamer

You said it in a nutshell Broompilot. There are NO guarantees. What you can do tho, is increase your CHANCES. This is where good record keeping, or a good memory comes in. Good freight zones are not necessarily day to day, or even week to week.. BUT.. in general, over months, you will get...

oldprof, The stuff is actually slightly elastic, so that when you release it, it has tension and kind of 'pulls in' whatever it's wrapped around. Works great on skids, (which was what the original question was. ..oops).. my reply was based on those smaller items, which as Dave pointed out...

Ha ha.. that's a good one Raceman.. I never made the connection, but after thinking about it, I do hear a lot of people talking out how they got there CDL'S, keeping their CDL'S even tho they're out of the business, etc. I think it's a common thing, but I never really gave it thought as to...

RE: Socially incorrect way to celebrate a 65th bir Ah, who cares about socially correct...LOL! Happy Birthday to Doc, and best of luck with the new truck! Dreamer

I never met him, but I remember his posts well. Our condolences to Jo. Dreamer

RE: Hey all this made me feel good and wanted to s Congratulations! Well do I remember the first time I took the test.. LOL... it does come easier! You should be very proud of yourself! Dreamer

Walmart, JC Whitney, and similar companies sell cargo nets that are great for this. They are basically a square net (think the side window of a race car) made out of bungee cords, with hooks on the ends. They range in size from 1 ft square and up. Some of them come rolled up in a tube for...

Listen to your wife and doc, and get well soon Preacher! You'll be in our prayers. Dreamer

If anyone runs down Rte 23 from Columbus, on your way to 35, there is a Pilot in Circleville that seems to be pretty nice. I know some of the people who work there, and it seems to 'usually' be in nice condition and clean. Their 'fast food' is a Pizza Hut, made up of employees from the...