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    Speed Limiters

    Scott Mooney , the most vocal opponent of speed limiters and organizer of the protests that had disappointing numbers of supporters says his 2000 Volvo gets the best fuel efficiency around 115 km/h , 15 km/h over the speed limit . TheRecord.com - News - Truckers planning rolling protest of speed...
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    Deer Whistles

    When my wolf whistle came from J.C. Whitney I told my ex I needed it on my truck to avoid wolves in Canada .
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    Why are general questions asked in carrier forums ?

    By asking questions that aren't specific to the carrier the posters are keeping members that may have good info from being able to post that info unless they start a new thread .
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    Proof 11 hour driving rule improves safety

    Link to study Slide 1 . Anyone that doesn't contact their representatives and DOT officials will have no right to cry when more changes are made . The Teamsters and Public Citizen have already wasted far too much time of the courts and FMCSA on this keeping them from spending time on truly...
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    Proof 11 hour driving rule improves safety

    Where do you get the idea the rules were written with teams in mind ? If that was the case the 11 hours wouldn't be an issue at all . What team drivers drive 11 hours between 10 hour breaks ?
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    Proof 11 hour driving rule improves safety

    The study by VTTI had the following result A statistically significant difference in critical incident relative frequencies between the 1st driving-hour and all other driving-hours ■ However, there was generally no statistical difference between the 2nd through 11th driving-hour . The...
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    Rent To Own!!

    This is just a way to bring in people that aren't financially responsible . I guarantee the same trucks will be rented to several contractors if this truly comes about .
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    Businesses honoring veterans

    Applebee's, Golden Corral, M&S salute vets with free food - USATODAY.com
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    Thinking of o/o part time

    What you're considering is more courier work than expedite . For that type work you're better off getting a smaller van and save money on fuel , insurance , etc . I really don't see how you can make a profit paying for a van and paying insurance , etc . Check your expenses carefully .
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    The man pushing for HOS changes

    The latest issue of "The Trucker " (which it seems is no longer available in fuel stops , only rest areas ) reports this is the man pushing for the driving limits to be pushed back to 10 hours . Senator Frank R. Lautenberg . I just e-mailed him and the DOT and asked what justification there was...
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    hotshot work

    Brisco , I don't think he really means hotshot as you know it . Some people refer to expediting as hotshot . From the equipment he mentions he seems to be looking for expedite jobs . You did post the best forums for hotshot though
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    New Jersey mandates snow-free vehicles

    This is getting old
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    Obama administration to revise trucker rule

    Studies have been done . The percentage of times the 11th hour is used is very small . If I remember correctly in the first year of the new rules there was only 1 fatality in the 11th hour . The most dangerous hours are the first 2 driving hours . When the 11 hours driving was first opposed...
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    Shelby Cobra

    Back in '71 I had a red '68 Mustang GT convertible with a 390 and a 4 speed
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    I40 closed TN/NC Border

    If you are coming through Nashville you'd be better off going to Atlanta and coming up I-85 for some destinations
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    Monsters

    My ex motherinlaw
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    3 $ a Gallon

    This is one area where expediters are at a disadvantage . It's very obvious carriers don't pay contractors a fair and suitable FSC . OTR contractors for the most part increase their profit as fuel prices and FSC's increase as long s they keep their deadhead to a minimum .
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    New Jersey mandates snow-free vehicles

    Now there's an idea . Only buy fuel at stops where they have the pump attendent clear the snow . (What's a snow jersey ?)
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    new owner start up costs for cargo van

    I bet it wouldn't take too much looking to find a van for sale all equipped and ready to go at a very reasonable price .
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    Major rockslide in I-40 gorge 3 mm NC

    Rockslide Shuts Down Interstate 40 Near TN/NC Border | rockslide, interstate, asheville - Local News - WTVC NewsChannel 9: Chattanooga News, Weather, Radar, Sports, Lottery
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