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What I find different and interesting about Straight Shot Express is their franchise concept. They have a terminal in St. Paul that I believe is corporate owned and operated. The franchise business model could accelerate their growth. It could also lead to franchise/agents sharing loads for a...

It isn't the tax so much as what it funds that constitutes socialism. Take something that we are all familiar with and rely on; roads. Most roads in this country, excluding toll roads, were built and maintained with tax money. Socialism at work. Same goes for public schools, sewer and water...

Thanks Turtle! I was wrong. I was relying on my memory and my days as a young driver in Minnesota. At one time in Minnesota there was a distinction between careless and reckless. I looked up the current Minnesota law and it mentions both reckless and careless but I found the difference to be...

I think most members here would recommend driving for a fleet owner that has trucks leased to an expedite carrier. This will give you a feel for the industry and help you make a more informed decision as to what truck to buy when the time comes. This is different than OTR truckload driving...

Will Marc succeed with the second chance program? Was the urine sample mis-handled? Will Spot test positive for an STD? Is there a biscuit in the oven? Stayed tuned for answers to these questions and many more.

On urban freeways where there are more than two lanes running in the same direction, technically the right lane is for local traffic and other lanes are for through traffic. I would believe careless driving but not reckless. Reckless driving is a more severe charge and is usually the result...

Interesting observation Greg! It was easy to pick on Al Gore and the Chili Peppers for their globe trotting save the world concert. But I never thought about Hollywood or the entertainment industry as a whole. Sports included. Carbon foot prints and energy consumption aside, where is the...

Below is a link to some info about the new 3G iPhone. My daughter claims there is a market for the old "unlocked" iPhones. She has plans to sell her's on e-bay for $250 t0 $300. The new iPhones are supposedly hack proof. At least until someone hacks into one. Apple - iPhone - A Guided Tour

I'm going with Cheri's interpretation also. But if all you did was drink then there is a problem with the sample or the testing. I once worked with a guy that failed due to a positive for opiates. He insisted on further testing and was cleared. He had eaten a lemon poppyseed muffin a few...

"Your a bit confused Moot,I hope some light can find it's way through the crack in the blinders."[/quote tallcal] TC, I'm no more confused than usual. But you sure had me wondering with your bizarre rantings of late. Had you randomly tossed in a couple handfuls of uppercase letters I would...

You got that right Col. Always seems to be rocks and dirt falling form dump trucks. As for cruise control, I never use it in traffic or slippery conditions such as rain, snow and ice. Cruise control is for the open road, weather and traffic permitting.

TC, what exactly is this "dangerous tipping point" and "bleak road" stuff that you mention. Maybe I am blind because I just don't seem to see it! We do have the Health Care Crisis. Hilliary has been talking about that for 16 years. Then there is the Mortgage Crisis where people with no...

Come November you may not have any health care worries. Let the government take care of you and your loved ones! Now turn your head slightly to the left and cough. That hardly hurt at all! If you want the hand of government squeezing there for the rest of your life, then you should know who...

Swift is a well known entry level carrier. Many of their drivers are fresh out of school. Be especially careful when operating near one. 4-wheelers and motor homes pulling boats, campers and All UHaul vehicles should raise a red flag to experienced drivers. Give them a wide berth. This...

My personal rule when overtaking another vehicle with the cruise set, especially a big truck, is to put my foot on the accelerator and give it a little gas to get by quickly. After the pass is completed and I have some distance between me and the other vehicle, I take my foot off of the gas and...

Don't forget to pick up some curry paste for the shishkebob marinade. After consulting my copy of Manifold Destiny, the authors recommend using a dipstick from a short block Chevy engine if you have no skewers.

Use a tape measure and measure the circumference of both tires. If the inside tire has a smaller circumference it may not be making full contact with the road when running empty or lightly loaded. When it does make full contact due to a bump in the road, a little bit of rubber gets worn...

Leo you ignorant right wing nut job. You are so caught up in this conservative notion that actions speak louder than words that you fail to see the bigger picture. Mr. Gore's actions are of little consequence. It is his words, his message that will save you, me and the world. Al is great...

I quoted you form your post #9. I see since then you have changed "average family" to american (sic) families are finding it hard to make it? I also see you added the ?, question mark. American families kinda covers it all. I am not sure how to respond to something I don't understand. It...