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    CB radios to be Phased out

    Ontario Looking for Feedback on CB Exemption Rules This is an article in Trucking News I believe its about phasing out CB radios in Canada but its only a matter of time, with Cell Phones now Illegal, the CB wasnt too far behind, many think of the Low CB radio as the Squak Box with nothing But...
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    Oil Speculation effects Truckers, Pilots

    CFTC Commissioner to tell traders at Javits Center today that ending oil speculation on Wall Street could save airline, trucking industries $39 billion a year - NYPOST.com
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    Solar Flares and GPS/Computers/Qualcomm

    Depending on where your at tonight in the North American Continent, you could have issues with Phones, Computers, GPS, Qualcomms due to a very large solar flare thats due to strike the earth tonight around midnite, You might want to turn off your Phone, Computers etc as these types of storms can...
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    Fuel Prices

    Have you written your congressman, or representative to see WHY oil prices are so high, Here in this letter Senator Dick Durbin makes it clear FUTURES TRADING is the reason why, and the commission charged with reeling this in is in effect a Paper tiger with no teeth, maybe its time for some...
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    We are Under attack by Law Firms looking for Deep Pockets

    http://www.execdigital.com/press_releases/stop-the-liability-teeter-totter-after-a-commercial-truck-accident What a crock, Im gettting tired of reading this crap, from every ambulance chasing law firm looking for the next deep pocket to pick.....there was no place for comments....we should...
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    Manufactured Oil price spike

    Does anybody besides me believe that Oil Prices are spiking because Iran OR if you **** off Joe Consumer, they will pressure there Senator/Representative to get the Keystone Pipeline open...even when we have a Overflow of Gasoline in storage, and stockpiles of Crude, AND large scale refining...
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    Lightsquared is TOAST

    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204880404577225354192477944.html Lightsquared is a technology company that was proposing a buildout of wireless airwaves that would destroy the GPS network, it was located very close to the same spectrum that the Current GPS Systems use including...
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    Sleep Apnea Requirements, testing and Mandates

    http://www.overdriveonline.com/the-apnea-hurdle/ Ive been pretty vocal about sleep apnea testing and the coming Mandates, it seem's the Sleep Lobby has gotten the greenlite to push through the newest Mandate and when you go to get your next Physical YOU WILL BE SCREENED. If you...
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    If I had my druthers what engine would you spec

    I see load of Used trucks, with the Venerable Cat C-7, and a few with the Paccar PX8, and some with Cummins ISC/B.....What engine do you prefer, Why, what Issues have you had and costs to repair, wait times, Service on the road, etc....Im looking to buy and Ill probably choose the Cummins engine...
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    The Future of Driving

    http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/tech/innovation/ces-future-driving/index.html?iref=obnetwork Ive seen these windshields and this should be available soon, would you LIKE/DISLIKE it...
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    First time Buyer

    I just tried to buy a truck, Ive got good credit, good credit score, good job and contract, even Commercially financed Business Loan for 10 Months, Got turned down for the Loan, its frustrating when your ready to make this move and 2 months of credit reporting makes a difference. Im now...
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    Natural Gas as fuel sourse, Sooner then later

    Trucking industry mulls natural gas conversion | Business, Political, and Cultural News in Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas
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    Close to Home

    Armed trucker rams business, ignites fire | fire, ignites, rams - The Telegraph Financial troubles and Stress can cause lots of problems, Its a shame he didnt take time to talk to someone, or someone to LISTEN...
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    Distracted Driving

    Im watching the North American Auto show in Detroit and all the new car makers are touting the latest dash mounted gizmo, Facebook, Pandora, Google, Routing-Mapping, Security cameras, Internet access,Video Cams, Phone Hands free, etc etc etc...Now lets see theres how many Autos on Americas...
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    Truckers Blame

    Trucking Safety - One State Takes A Hard Look At What's On The Road | InjuryBoard Charlottesville Go leave a comment
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    a very cool truck show

    Charlotte Diesel Super Show - If youve never been to the Charlotte Truck Diesel Super Show check it out....you might just find out whose got the fastest Expediting truck on the dragstrip....:D
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    Fuel economy and Cold Air

    Wind Chill Factors - Today's Trucking, the truck news site. An article on the effects of frigid air and fuel economy
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    The Highway

    Its been three long years since Ive got to drive the BIG TRUCKS I had to leave the road to care for my ailing mom and didnt leave her until her health has improved, it was touch and go but shes pulled thru a hard time, Myself and my brother are headed out to expediting as a team and were excited...
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    Idling

    Idling, where are the real areas that Idling will get me in trouble, This will be my first winter back OTR in 5 years and Im not up on the latest Anti Idling Laws, are there some places I can get info about this, Thanks:D
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    External Cargo Box

    Im looking for a pair of external underbox cargo boxes, locking referred, HD only, is there a good online source, a Chrome Shop etc that has better prices...
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