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I am certainly glad I am home...for anyone out there on the roads....please be extra cautious...no load is worth your life!!!

Pennsylvania Restrictions: Motorists Strongly Urged to Not Travel Harrisburg – Due to the dangerous wind speeds associated with Hurricane Sandy, beginning at 12:30 p.m. today the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are expanding...

I know exactly what you mean....it will be 3 years on the 27th that I lost my Jim and to this day, a pair of his shoes sit by the front door....and a couple of his jackets hang on the door in the laundry area....just don't have it in me to move them yet. For some reason, it is a comfort to me to...

so sorry for your loss...my heart goes out to you, I will keep you in my prayers to give you the strength to get through this...may Richard rest in peace....

my thoughts and prayers to the family

Unfortunately DD, I agree with Cheri, the tow bill comes out of your pocket, after all, you are only leased to the company and the truck is your responsibility. Sorry to tell you this but been there, done it.....As for them calling to check on you, most times, they only call when they want to...

signed it!

Hi everyone, I know it has been a long time since I have been on here but I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Take care and be safe.

After reading this post, I think I would be better off just selling my truck, instead of putting a team in it.

I would like to thank everyone for your words of encouragement and condolences. It really does help. I am thankful that Jim and I always told each other how we felt about one another and "I love you" was always said. I know he loved me with all his heart. Just be sure to tell your partners...

It is with a heavy heart that I am saying good bye to driving our straight truck. Jim passed away on October 27th from a massive heart attack. I am not sure what I am going to do but I promised Jim I would never go on the road without him (he was very protective), plus it would not be the same...

Yesteryear, Don't sweat the HazMat test. I just took mine last month so I could renew my license and passed it with flying colors. I had to answer 23 questions out of 30 (I am from PA). The only thing I did to study, I went on line and punched in free hazmat practice tests and practiced on as...

I think this is the same bird my sister just told me about last week. She was telling me about being at the J, in Barstow, to get some pizza. She said they just got back into the truck when this bird almost flew into her window and than sat on the hood of her truck, watching them eat. She said...

I will be sending my Mom her usual Mother's Day card (you know those sappy kind, that make her cry) with a check in it. Since she lives on a fixed income, she could use the extra cash. Flowers are out of the question since we got yelled at the one year for buying flowers - I think 7 of the 9...

Doug, You have way too much time on your hands!!:D

Hey Pelicn, it has been a while since I posted but I do pop in to see what is going on in the expediting world. The great thing about driving a straight truck is you can certainly take them more places than an 18 wheeler so why not take advantage of it.;)

I would guess that is his preference but he should have let you know up front instead of having a "hissy fit". (that is a term I have not heard in a long time) Over the years, we have stopped at many fast food places and restaurants to get something to eat. We just make sure the parking lot is...

We were driving an 18 wheeler for TRL - they were a good company, made money with them but ran our butts off! We would pick up at Kodak in NY and run to California where we would load produce and haul a** to Jersey, just to do it all over again. (Certainly don't miss the big trucks) I will...

Unfortunately, I agree with Leo and Dave on this one. When Jim and I are sitting, we, pretty much, stay on the same pattern as if we were driving. Since I drive the night shift, I am usually up most of the night and sleep during the day. The only downfall to this, I am usually up most of the...

Eric, This is where we have a difference of opinion. From the way your post reads, you feel a fleet owner has it tougher in this business (since you have more than just yourself to think about), where I feel the owner/operator has it tougher. What do you think would happen to a single...