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    Burger King in persuit of Tim Hortons

    All most on the right track to making real coffee. jimmy
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    Generators Inverter or generator

    Useful info here http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/44083-cargo-van-threads.html http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/58912-mixing-battery-types.html http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/63873-question-van-owners-who-use-generators.html jimmy
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    Burger King in persuit of Tim Hortons

    If the spoon won't stand up in the coffee cup unsupported, then it ain't coffee. jimmy
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    this is a stupid question.

    You have probably already realized that the different states operate their scales with some small differences. Just watch the signs and do the best you can. jimmy
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    Vehicle Question / Which Carrier

    Sheesh ! Amazes me how that happens. Always wondered how that system evolved. jimmy
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    Netherlands Prepares for Self-Driving Trucks Within Five Years

    Yeah, but they will be competing with their ROBOT OVERLORDS jimmy
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    60/40 Split?????

    Clarification needed. Davekc = fleet owner operating his equipment, under another companies Motor Carrier authority ? Bobwolf = trucker operating his eqipment under his M/C authority brokering a load from another company / shipper? Thanks jimmy
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    Fatigued Driving

    Good judgment ? jimmy
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    Batteries Inverter Problem

    Previous driver apparently tried something similar, it worked until the boss discovered that the insulation on the wire to the battery had melted. Boss said it was a miracle the truck did not catch on fire. Boss happened to be driving the truck when this incident occurred . I kind of thinking...
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    T-mobile

    The lack of responses might be an indicator about T-mobile. I have att myself, wish I could find an cheaper alternative. jimmy
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    Batteries Inverter Problem

    Thanks Turtle As you stated the low draw items , GPS cell all work. This kind of problem brings up issues that concern me. Like an electrical fire , probably unlikely though . jimmy
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    Batteries Inverter Problem

    I have a very small inverter , 100 watt rating. Works fine in several different trucks , unfortunately not in the Freightliner Century I am driving at the moment. This inverter plugs into the cigarette lighter. Just wondering why it works in other trucks , but not the Century ? There are three...
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    Asian carp saga continues

    Perhaps a bounty paid on each fish ? Or used as a organic fertilizer ? jimmy
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    Asian carp saga continues

    Yes, You Can Fight Invasive Species by Eating Them - Popular Mechanics jimmy
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    Bringing back the firing squad.

    The only way I would support the death penalty, is if I had complete faith/trust in the justice system. jimmy
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    New DOT physical qualifications start May 21st

    OOIDA comments on this new rule http://www.ooida.com/IssuesActions/Regulatory/issues/docs/MEDICAL-EXAMINERS-CERTIFICATION-INTEGRATION-Comments.pdf One such concern is the Doctor Patient confidentially and privacy jimmy
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    New DOT physical qualifications start May 21st

    Just ran search for medical personnel qualified/certified to preform the DOT physical in my home town. There are six, of which total , four are nurse practitioners . jimmy
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    ELOG For Individuals

    Thanks runrunner Found this Truckers Tablet - The Tablet with GPS truck navigation Does any one have any experience with the Truckers Tablet? Which is supposed to have ELOG software. Found some information on the Truckers Report forum in the Electronic sub forum. Though still...
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    ELOG For Individuals

    Anyone have any recommendations ? I would be purchasing this unit with my funds, so price is an object of concern .Rand McNally has a unit for around $300 bucks. Any opinions? One drawback of the Rand unit, is that apparently it is used in tandem with the Rand GPS. jimmy
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    New DOT physical qualifications start May 21st

    Friends and acquaintance's have had positive effects with sleep apnea treatment/cpap machines . They had themselves tested of their own initiative. No government prodding required . I suspect we have differences of opinions about the effectiveness of this registry. jimmy
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