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    Mats

    http://www.truckingshow.com/emails/attendee021808.html Mark your calendar Mid-America Truck Show March 27-29 Louisville, KY
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    Roger Clemens

    Andy Pettitte and Chuck Knolauch won’t be testifying tomorrow now Roger Clemens most certainly will be in the hot seat all by himself. Pettitte’s testimony backs up McNamee so it seems Roger will be fighting an up hill battle. Don’t understand why Clemens couldn’t swallow his pride and...
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    Logging

    Spoke with folks at OOIDA here is their response: Running team all time in truck needs to be logged as either sleeper berth, driving or on duty (not driving). The only time one can log off duty is when at truck stop or some place similar where one can exit truck. Running team at border...
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    Blond Joke

    A blonde calls her boyfriend and says, 'Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get started.' Her boyfriend asks, 'What is it supposed to be when it's finished?' The blonde says, 'According to the picture on the box, it's a...
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    IRP Fees

    New Jersey IRP billing for my truck covering 2008 which includes lower 48 states comes to $976.70. Glad we don’t have 60 or 70 states no telling what they would charge?
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    Do I have enough food? Naw!

    Sure I over bought snacks and food for game tonight, who knows maybe I’ll take one more run at supermarket to make sure we have enough? One can never have enough when it comes to a game of this magnitude…lol
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    Right freight lanes

    Just got off the phone with another Landstar solo driver who is now on his fifth load in the last 7 days plus he turned down several loads due to hours and location of drop off. They were all less than 600 miles from KY to IL to MI then back to IL then back to MI over to IL and now in route to...
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    GIANTS WIN SUPER BOWL XLll

    A guy I’ve known for several years has an uncle who has taken him and 2 other nephews to Super Bowls XXl Giants 39 Broncos 20, XXV Giants 20 Bills19, XXXV Giants 7 Ravens 34, XLll Giants 34 Patriots 31. Now that is an uncle we should all enjoy. Just finished talking with him they are all...
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    Taking Time Off

    From 1999 to 2001 I took time off and decided to do some long distance backpacking a passion I’ve had since childhood. I did 600+ miles on the Appalachian Trail from Delaware Water Gap, PA to Catawba, VA with some side trip added on. From May 24, 2000 to June 27, 2000 I hiked 400 miles of...
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    George Washington Bridge experience

    One driver I got to know over the past few years had a very uncomfortable some what frightening experience trying to cross over the George Washington Bridge.. He was attempting to take the upper ramp as required but was forced to lower ramp due to traffic conditions. Knowing bad things happen...
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    Gotta Have One Of These

    Got an e-mail today shows a car rear bumper with the following written on bumper sticker Monica Lewinsky's X-Boyfriend's Wife For President I gotta do a search and find me one of these it is priceless
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    Going to Green Bay

    Giants are going to Green Bay with a banged up secondary. Bring on the SNOW. YAHOOOOOO
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    Anthony Liftgates

    Anybody have personal knowledge of Anthony liftgates? Anthony Liftgates designs builds the premier liftgates for trucks of all sizes
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    Replacement Roll Up Door

    Which manufacturer for replacing roll up door have you been satisfied with?
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    Reimbursement for Generator

    NJ has a program where they will reimburse O/O or fleet owner for the cost of installing a generator up to $17,000.00 per truck. Any other states have similar programs?
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    Update on Mexican Trucking Issue

    FYI Update from OOIDA Please do contact your US Senators and voice your opinion. ******************************************************************************************************************************************** It's finally here! As feared, the Administration is thumbing its nose...
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    Hours of Service Update - Interim Final Rule

    FYI posted from Landstar web site. Hours of Service Update - Interim Final Rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) effective December 27, 2007. This interim rule maintains the current 11-hour driving limit within a 14-hour duty...
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    3 fleet owners selling trucks

    3 fleet owners listing 2005-2006 trucks for sale in the same day. I believe we will be seeing more of this before the year is over. Not familiar with resale price on trucks listed but it may be good opportunity for some one in the market for a late model used truck?
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    Special Holiday Meal From Landstar and TravelCente

    Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving FYI Special Holiday Meal From Landstar and TravelCenters of America! We know that some of you will be on the road Thanksgiving and Christmas, away from family and friends. To show our appreciation for your dedication, we’ve once again teamed up with...
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    Mexican trucking pilot program

    FYI from OOIDA. This will be anchored until vote is taken in House and Senate. Please contact your U.S. Senators and your Congressman and ask them to support your views on the Mexican trucking pilot program. October 30, 2007 As you well know, for more than a year OOIDA has been actively...
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