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A new activity to check off of the bucket list.... The Las Vegas Motor Speedway has always got something going on and a new thing for them is U-Drift... We were able to watch a competitors one Saturday night and it looked like a blast. We were then in Las Vegas again and decided to give...

This looks like a fun thing to do with a book after I have finished reading it. My daughter sent me this link as her friend has been tracking a book they left at a Starbucks that has been criss crossing the country. Welcome to BookCrossing I think this could be fun for those who still...

My daughter sent me this link as she thought it was perfect for truck drivers: Welcome to BookCrossing This reminds of geocaching as when we make a find we record the find or if we move a trackable the owner can see where all his token has traveled. Most books once I am finished reading...

Please take this survey We need your input! Comments are due on Monday, May 23, 2011 relating to the proposed rulemaking requiring EOBRs on all commercial vehicle operators who keep records of duty status. In particular, FMCSA is seeking comments on whether these devices can be used to...

Dear OOIDA Member- We need to hear from you! Please complete our 2011 Economic Survey by clicking on the link below. This survey will help us to better communicate with lawmakers and regulators about how our members are coping with fuel prices and freight rates, as well as provide them with...

We were in Reno this past week and had the chance to shower at the Reno Petro as well as the Reno TA. The showers in both place have and are being remodeled. The Petro has some showers still under construction and I believe the TA is finished. At first glance the Petro showers looked...

I need pictures of Expediters as well as Expediters and their trucks. I need trucks from all companies for a slide show that will be shown to prospective expediters at the next EO Workshop. I am working on a slide show that will be shown behind Bob and I while we give our presentation. As...

We enjoy dirt track racing and found this track that has plenty of truck parking and would fit a semi and trailer. There were several classes of cars and the track was run very well. A nice feature of the track is the way it is set up we did not get covered in dirt. If you are stuck in Lufkin...

Trucking Solutions Group Conference Call May 4th... FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro will join us on May 4, 2011. The call will take place at 3 p.m. EST. The phone number to call is (712) 432-0075 and the call ID# is 550718. There is no specific subject matter to be discussed. Administrator...

2011 MATS was a huge success The MATS Health Awareness Walk as well as the blood drive with The American Red Cross was well attended by Expediters. We are a small segment of the trucking industry but we sure support good causes. At one point as I was in the blood mobile bus and there...

Our truck has been some neat places and here are few. Lake Albert OR 395.jpg Charter Jet and Bob D6077.jpg 102409 (2).jpg

I wish I had your poetic ways with words... Since I do not all you get is; HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

OOIDA has a survey posted. Survey is short and we can give our opinions on what we think of the HOS proposal. You have to be a member of OOIDA to take the survey. You do not have to be a O/O to be a member of OOIDA or to benefit from their services and discounts. Last night talking...

Happy Birthday Jenny I hope you are feeling better and you have a great day! Jenny is the other (some say better) half of The Enemy Just kidding guys!

One of the members of the Trucking Solutions Group has shared his story on the FMCSA web site: Driver Medical Fitness for Duty Pages - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rich Ash many of you met at the Louisville Truck Show has changed his life dramatically and his story is inspiring.

Happy Birthday Lawrence and Happy Birthday to Debbie yesterday! Hope you guys were able to do something special for two days!

Hope you have a great Birthday! Happy Birthday and many more to you.

OVM brought up an interesting thought on another thread wondering if many of us will recognize each other. It appears as many of the posters have decided to change their eating habits and become slim,trim and I a m sure debonair. It will be interesting to each other again at the Expo and I...

Todd Dills of Truckers News has written a really nice article on Unique Cargo. You can check the article out in print: Truckers News October Issue Or on line at: Unique cargo | Truckers News | Trucking News, Health & Lifestyle

One of the groups I belong to will be discussing the TA menu with the manager and chef of all the TA Restaurants. I have specific ideas on what I would like to see added to the menu on healthy choices and wondered if anyone else had ideas about the restaurant? The TA has added a few healthy...