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>When I used to train new drivers, the first two or three >days they had one heck of a time sleeping while rolling - >the reason was simple.....they just were not tired enough.:) Dispatch and the DOT dosent give a Hoot if you are tired enough to sleep.The log said you were sleeping,therefore...

My wife and I >have had a sleep comfort mattress like you buy at the mall >and have had no troble getting the much needed rest a team >needs. Thanks Glen.This is just the kind of feedback I hoped for.I have seen the ads for Sleep Confort mattress for years.I assume you are talking about the...

These rough roads,and stops for scales etc. really take a toll on a body trying to sleep in the berth. What steps have you taken to aid your sleeping.I know some of you can go to sleep at the drop of a hat.My co-driver and I do not fit into that group. The only thing I have found so far is using...

WOW!!! A 200ft Jumper cable.I will never have to buy batteries again.All I have to do is hook up to George`s battery and follow him everywhere.

At one time I kept track of the time of day most likely to be dispatched.It turned out to be the hours of 3:00 and 4:00 PM.Therefore most runs are night time driving.I am sure we must run 75% night time.

>Are Expedited Freight Drivers REALLY Truck Drivers? Call me anything but...."Late for dinner".

RE: Fortmeyers RE: Flying J coming to Ft.Wayne In The old Fortmeyers became Fort Wayne Truck Plaza,Parking was tripled,fuel Islands improved,resturant slightly improved.They did start construction on a control parking booth,but abandonded this idea when drivers howelled.

For those layovers in FTW it is good news that there will be a first class truck stop.I know there are those who dont like the "hook" but others will stay noplace else It will be located on I469 Exit 19,right at the US30 interchange.Dont rush over right away they havent broken ground yet.

Leo you have chosen the place to get your Pro-Heat wisely.Bentz does a first class job,and they stand behind their work.I have read some real horrow stories about gen sets on OOIDA forums.Poor service,lack of parts,etc. I choose to go the route of large inverter,shore power,and a Fantastic roof...

We are very happy after moving from a "B" to a "C".Creature conforts are great.Highrise 84"sleeper by Bentz.16'Box gives 2'storage space.Shore Power,3 isolated batteries for those layovers.Satelite TV,Microwave,Fridge,Freezer and a 2000 watt inverter. FECC has kept us loaded constantly for the...

In the early days of expediting I75 was known as "Auto Alley"due to most of the auto suppliers being lined up and down this highway to supply the plants in Detroit.Today its a whole different story.Except for a few companys that regard certian routes for their own "Freight Lanes",They are all...

Those west coast runs usally allways turn out this way.Some times you can work up and down the Pacific Ocean until you get homesick then DH back across the Mississippi. By the way I wouldnt work for anyone that expected me to run illeagl in this way.If there was a accident,the lawyers would have...

First off I would do something about that handle.Good expediting companys would probably shy away from a "Hot Dog".Second I would look at the oppertunitys in the EO classifieds,and adds.

Hey LDB...I think I spotted you at the FJ Texarkana this morning. You are trk#767 right?Your curtian was up,so they say dont come a knockin when the truck is not rockin.(or something like that). The truck looks great except for that fender(BUMMER). Hope you are doing well.We deliver in Houston...

Hey you are off to a great start.Havent got much to add in suggestions except this. when securing a single skid,I like to put it in the middle of the truck,then take a strap and go around the skid returning to the same wall. then take another strap to the oppisite wall,again go around the skid...

We like Baymont,Clean and free wireless intrernet.Also Extended stay America.They include a fridge and microwave for about the price of a reg econ motel.They have no problem with travers who only stay one night.The one we use in Fort Wayne In a lot has outside elect rec.if you want to plug in...

Wherever the software calls for Hub mileage just use your odomerer reading. Hub reading means a odometer that is attached to the axle of a big truck. Dont know why mileage would be needed on every toll ticket. Seems like begining and ending at each state line would be enough.A call to OOIDA...

This setup usally has a GVW over 10,000lbs.That means every mile must be logged.Something B units do not have to do except when carrying Hazmat.

What are some of the terms?Maybe some of us can help.

RE: Upgrade to The E350 was the mainstay of the "C" fleet.The last time I checked,they can no longer be spec'd to run as a "C"(at least with FECC).I would Check out Freightliner M2,or International.