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The Vietnamese didn't kick anything out of anybody (except the French ) . They never won a single military battle . The Viet Cong were eliminated as a fighting force . North Viet Nam couldn't win as long as we were there . Were we supposed to stay there forever to prevent the inevitable ? Same...

It's been proven by several studies speed limiters increase the risk of accident . As far as stopping distance goes you know that is determined by time interval between vehicles . If you go slower than the flow of traffic you are passed more , more vehicles cut in front of you , and you lose the...

Forum rules probably prevent links to sources but it's hard to find decent rates with so many cut throat illegals out there . People don't realize legitimate carriers need a reasonable rate . I've read in several different forums about shippers that chose Uship for low rates and had their...

Driver who hit CTA station dies :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State . We may never know the real story here but there are several warnings to heed . Never use another person's prescription drugs or give your prescriptions to someone else . Note the victims' families are suing the driver...

I run the 401 from the 402 to the 400 almost weekly and wish somebody would crack down on the tailgaters . I know the largest percentage of Canadian drivers are safe professionals but there are too many idiots out there that will run right up on your rear bumper . Combine that with four wheelers...

Carpunky , have you even checked into the cost of insurance for having your own authority ? That's usually what discourages potential part timers .

I have seen others mention getting less mpg with Flying J diesel and experienced it myself . I had mostly used Flying J but after I had a dispute with a manager when I accidently used the wrong card at the pump and she refused to let me pay cash to get the cash price I quit using Flying J and...

Why use a carrier for a middle man ? Go to Amazon.com and check out the reduced prices . Amazon.com: gps: Electronics

I noticed you said no CDL . That just leaves a cargo van . It has been pretty much agreed here a cargo van will not provide sufficient revenue for both an owner and driver . Reconsider the CDL thing though . The C units aren't really that bad and having a sleeper is much more comfortable than...

I don't know how I missed this yesterday . There is a Yogi Bear campground in Sturbridge on the other side of I-84 . If you had known about it before you stopped at the Pilot you could have had a more enjoyable weekend . Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Sturbridge, MA . They may have...

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I in no way meant any criticism . Those serving deserve to be remembered every day . I just wanted to clarify the actual meaning of the holidays .

While this is an excellent post it shows a common misconception of Memorial Day . Memorial day is actually to honor those who died while serving . U.S. Memorial Day History and Information on U.S. War Memorials . Veteran's Day honors all who served . The History of Veterans Day

SportingNews.com - Your expert source for NASCAR Auto Racing stats, scores, standings, blogs and fantasy news from NASCAR Auto Racing columnists . I heard he bought it for $75 million , about half what it cost to build it .

Delivering in Canada Monday . Last Monday was their holiday . (Victoria Day )

The issue is the cost to the shipper . If the FSC isn't passed on as intended there is no justification for charging the shipper a FSC . Why not quit charging a FSC ? Hypothetical figures but say a broker takes a 10% cut and charges a shipper $1.20 a mile plus $.40 FSC . The broker keeps the...

I get angry whenever I see reports of Hillary's KY victory over and over and over and regular broadcasting interrupted for repeated breaking news of Ted Kennedy's condition . Few posts I have read in various forums have the same praise for Kennedy Pelosi , Kerry , and Reid had . (Please let's...

I can't really judge whether your FSC is adequate without knowing your fuel mileage but you can determine that yourself using this formula FWCC, Inc. Fuel Surcharge .

The original taping of the choir by a parent Power Line: Patriotism: Not Quite Dead in the Public Schools

It may be that he is running for FedExCC all the time with Landstar loads only being brokered loads . In that situation he would only have to send FedExCC a copy of his logs . If he was leased to Landstar he wouldn't be getting loads from a load board .