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I was in a McDonald's near San Diego last week. On the door to each restroom was a lock requesting 25 cents. In another McDonald's in Arizona there were large signs proclaiming "Customer's Only" on the restroom doors. What are the ethics of restroom use when you are not making a purchase? Is...

Two key issues in expediting are: 1. How many miles? and 2. How much time to get there? In most cases the shortest route is also the fastest but this is not always true. For example, St Louis to Houston, Mapquest will suggest taking I-55 via Memphis but if you go US-67 via Little Rock you...

My favorite time of year is the fall and for me pumpkins are a part of it. This business gives you opportunities to find things and this is what I found this season (so far). I am guessing the big one weighs about 90 lbs. From left to right...Indiana...SE Missouri...Iowa

Here is a link to a study of congestion monitoring... FPM Congestion Monitoring at 250 Freight Significant Highway Locations Any surprises?

"Are you ready for some football?"

This time of year there is no escaping the construction zones. A popular traffic control measure is to merge two lanes into one. When you see a merge coming up there are basically three options to take. 1. You can position yourself in the lane to remain open as soon as safely possible. 2...

They are doing some work on the restaurant at the Flying J in Oak Grove KY. I know this because I had the task of delivering some carpet to the renovators. If you should happen to eat there when they reopen be sure to enjoy your meal but please wipe your shoes before entering!!!! :)

There is much talk about outlawing text messaging and cell phone use while driving. Here is an article about how that might include in-cab computer devices as well... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/28/technology/28truckers.html?_r=1&ref=business

What do you get when you cross a Sprinter with an Astro? How about the Ford Transit Connect: Ford Transit Connect Commercial Fleet Van | Official Site of the Ford Transit Connect | FordVehicles.com While this is vehicle is too small for traditional expediting it does give some insight...

I have set up a No Limit Texas Hold-em tournament on PokerStars. The tourney will begin at 5:00 pm EST Sunday April 5. The buy-in is $5 + .50 rake. To find this just click on "Tourney", then select "Private". Scroll down to April 5 17:00 and it is listed as "Expeditor Tourney I". The...

It is usually my fate to deliver in North Dakota or Minnesota when its coldest then be in Texas or Florida when its too hot. You can imagine my excitement when things finally aligned properly. I got a dream of an assignment (for me), a three stop delivery with the first due in Baton Rouge LA...

Memories of a road trip, driven by the price of gas - Los Angeles Times

Is it practical to run a ramp from a cargo van to a dock? Does anyone carry such a thing with them for facilities that are not van friendly? Are there other methods that would work? I am referring to those situations involving say a 1000 lb skid that cannot be broken down in any way.

Nashville pumps dry after panic about rumor of no gas - CNN.com A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way. ~John Tudor

Last night in returning to Saint Louis from Pennsylvania I came across two accidents. The first had firefighters directing traffic and several police vehicles on hand. The second accident must have have just occurred, though, as there were no firefighters or ambulances around and only two...

So you finally gave in and bought a GPS. Your instinct is to hook that baby up and go somewhere, anywhere. Don't, not just yet. There are a few things you can do to make your experience much more positive. 1. Register online with the manufacturer of your unit. This allows you to receive...

A rewards credit card is used to purchase fuel. Are the rewards taxable as income? Do the credit card companies report them to the IRS as such? Would an annual fee be a deduction? If the reward is used to purchase something for the truck would that offset the income aspect? Finally, what...

If Mick Jagger were driving in Louisiana today instead of singing "Its a gas, gas, gas" he would be singing "I can't get no satisfaction". My son made a delivery this morning to Baton Rouge and he tells me that many of the gas stations are out of fuel. He finally found some at a truck stop...

I have been waiting 242 days for the return of college football and in my case, the Missouri Tigers. Today they play Illinois in St Louis. It should be a great game. Last year I think Illinois kind of snuck up on the Tigers and made it close. This year all the hype on Missouri sets up either...

I work for a company that has fewer than five drivers, including the owner. Is anybody else with a company of ten or fewer?