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    Battery Powered A/C

    Link for battery AC systems. !Portable 12-Volt Swampy Air Conditioners & Evaporative Coolers.
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    JB Hunt files bankruptcy, TMC closes doors?

    J.B. Filed in 1995. My the news travels fast. SEC Info - Hunt J B Transport Services Inc - 8-K - For 6/14/95
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    Sleeping Bag TIP

    Before climbing into that bag for the night try this... Slip your thermos of HOT coffee down by your toes. Your coffee will stay hotter and your toes wont fall off. It wont feel toasty, but the little bit of heat the thermos throws off will last all night. A hot water bottle can also be used but...
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    locking fuel caps

    The link shows the model I ordered with my new FL M2 back in 2003. What a worthless piece of junk. First winter, lock loaded up with salt, key wouldn't work. So what to do at the fuel island needing fuel badly, just twist hard and the cap came off. (Some deterrent for a thief)
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    Increase MPG

    Slow down...And they push you down the highway...works great!
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    Fuel Mileage

    OK call me a liar.. 11.3 (OTR) MBE900 260 hp, Eaton fuller 6 spd, 4.3, rarely go over 60 mph.
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    Classes of CDL

    In the USA no CDL is required to drive a vehicle with a GVW of less than 26,001, UNLESS carrying HAZMAT. Therefore all expedite carriers I know of require a minimum of a class "c" CDL W/Hazmat endorsement. Of course if the trk has air brakes, a air brake endorsement will also be required.
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    Male Truckers Have 10-15 yr shorter Life Span

    Most studies can be slanted to prove what ever point they want to make. However when you look at all of those 300 pounders at the buffet, you have to believe they are right.
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    Male Truckers Have 10-15 yr shorter Life Span

    According to an insurance study... Trucking Insurance Industry Journal The Roemer Report: Trucker Life Expectancy 10-15 Years Less Than Average American Male
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    Military challenge

    US Army... 1955 Served on Eniwetok Marshall Islands. US Pacific Atomic Proving Grounds. (No I do not glow at night)
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    Explosion, Chrysler Windsor

    More. Explosion, fire reported at Windsor minivan plant
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    Weather Along The Route

    Here is a great site for seeing the weather all along your route. WiperWeather - Driving directions with weather forecast along your route!
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    The Longest Layover

    City:Fayetteville N.C. Days/Hours:7 Days How did you pass the time? Mall brousing,Motel TV Did you leave loaded or empty? Don`t remember Would you do it again? Never Your Name: Don Truck: Cargo Van Carrier: Roberts Express Young and stupid at that time About 1989. Dispatchers kept...
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    Satelite Service Providers

    For TV you have choice of Direct or Dish. I would go to Camping World or a Truck stop Kiosk as they will better understand how to set you up. For Internet You can co with WiFi. Flying J is good with theirs. Pay by the day ,week,month or year. Or you can sign up with a cell phone provider for...
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    IdleAire is Struggling

    There is a competing system out West. Hope they expand. As my truck is wired for shore power, they meet my needs better. Don`t know what they charge.http://www.shurepower.com/network.htm
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    Black America

    What is your point here. Obama`s mother is white,his father is black. His blood is red, white, and blue. Barack Obama born to cross the colour divide | Herald Sun
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    Expediting and Health

    First 5 years...Stress level Down, Blood pressure Down.(Hurray! Executive stress bye bye) Second 5 years...Muscles turn to Jello.(Lack of exercise) Third 5 years...Cholesterol through the roof (Truck stop food) Fourth 5 years... Prostate from all that bouncing in the saddle. Having said...
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    mattress for the truck

    I have been told that DOT requires the gray pin-stripe type mattress. I guess that signals that it meets their specifications. Having said that, I am enjoying my Select Comfort and the DOT can pound sand.
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    M2 headlights

    I am surprised to see FL is still installing the straight version of the 4006.I was told they were obsolete in 2004 or 05. The angle ones will go in without cutting if it is handled just so. Tech at TA showed me. I couldn't`t begin to explain, but I was able to fumble my way through it once.
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