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You can akso do this on Google Maps.Just locate your current position,and under "Find Business" enter "Free WiFi"

I use Total Recorder for my "Time Shifting" The Pro version will convert to all formats including iPod. http://www.totalrecorder.com/index.htm

>So the "free" showers only cost the amount of toll you pay >versus driving on 20 for no charge. > Leo,Be sure to watch it when running 20. The Bears and locals try hard to drive the trucks back to the toll road. They will write you for the slightest infraction.

>Oh the one I am looking at has both XM and Sirius units you >can use for the radio to control. As far as I know that radio is still onthe drawing board. My most current Crutchfield catalog still does not list any head unit with both services.

Just make sure your new radio has built in satelite reception. I have a Pioneer W/XM purchased in Oct 2001.Its in its second truck now and still working perfectly. Before the Pioneer I would go through a radio about every 18 months.The vibration really gets to them.

> Now for my >question...Being that I reside in Canada would I be able to >join OOIDA? Go to the OOIDA web site. You will notice there is a box for Canadian addresses. http://www.ooida.com/

Leo you are sooooooooo right. THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS The more members we have the more clout in dealing with the politicians. While at the J the other day I saw a driver wearing a nice jacket with the OOIDA emblem. What a great way to bring attention to our organization. I plan to get...

>Hello everyone,This Is a little off the subject but I'm >curious how many of you If any use Firefox as there browser >when on the road??? Thanks... Got Firefox

>I don't recall the exact dates and dollar amounts, but it >was not so long ago that Iowa lowered the tolls on I-80 and >raised truck speed limits there to lure trucks back on to >the tollway. That was after a previous toll increase gave >truckers all the incentive they needed to choose...

* October 31, 2006 SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA’s Spencer says ‘It’s time to find another route’ That’s the message OOIDA’s Executive Vice President Todd Spencer is sending to truckers who typically travel on the Indiana Toll Road. The Indiana state government – led by Gov. Mitch...

GREAT ARTICLE JEFF... Now lets talk about the rest a Co-Driver needs/requires while going down those rough roads. The Government says the answer is minimum of 8 hrs in that bouncing box does the trick. For me the answer is,NOT. After the first four hrs every ripple in the highway.Every stop at...

As everyone knows Carlisle is a favorite layover hangout. You should be aware there is a very dangerous bridge in the area known as the Clarks Ferry Bridge. It is said there is a truck rollover at least once a week. It is located on US 322 crossing the Susquehanna river...

TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION....Was that the reason we threw all that tea in the harbor?

Audio Books downloaded to my I-Pod.

I may be a candidate for one of these machines.Carol complains of the snoring and I need naps during the day. QUESTION: do you really get used to having that hardware on your head and face? When I look at the devices online I say No Way!. In the meantime I am hoping weight reduction will do...

<I saw many clearence signs, and will say that many places up near FDR say something like 12'6" clearence or less.> Those low clearance signs in New York scare the poop out of me. At 12`8" a sign showing 12`6" makes me squirm. Even though the locals assure me you have another foot(Unless marked...

<Expediting should have its own HOS rules. Whats everyone else's thoughts?> What do you think this is...THE OIL INDUSTRY?

I plan to subscribe to the VZ Navigator from Verizon.It is an extra $10.00 a month,but they are offering a free two week trial period. If it dosen`t prove useful I will cancel. In reading their FAQ`s the following was interesting and never came up while talking to the Verizon rep...

Watch out where you park.Towing companies are getting rich patrolling private lots. http://www.fayettevillenc.com/article?id=245094

"C" Units are the most requested size truck,according to at least one recruiter. Be sure the company you intend to go with will sign on a 2002. Most want newer trucks.