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My oh my has the time flew by. I went through some posts and recognized a few old timers handles. Nice to see them still around. The last post I made was in 2016. Turtle, I see you're still around. That's good to see.

Ooh Rah, Happy Birthday to all my brothers and sisters of the United States Marine Corp. 239 years old today and still kicking azz. Ooh Rah

Upsizing, so giving up my baby. She's a money maker and comfortable. Some of you guys that know me know how I am about maintenance. i think I've got it priced right to sell quick. From what I've seen, on the very low side.

Maryland Senate yesterday passed a bill that would impose a $5000 fine and up to 3 years in jail for causing an accident resulting in injury or death while useing a cell phone. The house version is a 1 year jail sentence but only covers texting. A committee will be formed to iron out the...

So I'm watching a Dragnet tv show from 1967. The show is about traffic accidents. Among the stats that was stated in the first 2 min, these 2 stand out for me. 1) 1 out of every 9 cars registered in the US is registered in California. 2) A study quoted by Cornell University. What happens...

This morning I delivered show material for a customer with a tent there. This is a very impressive setup. Located on 11000 acres of donated land. In the last 3 years, $350 million dollars has bent spent from private funding. Some of the highlights of the camp are: A skate park. Supposedly...

Just heard the rain report for Baltimore. 12" this month so far. 22" August 1st to today which is 3" and rising. 4" over the normal yearly total with 3 months left.

Truckers today drove thru Annapolis MD past the state house to protest a .23 increase in the fuel tax to .385 per gallon. The Maryland Trucking Association along with some law makers spoke how the raise would kill fuel sales in the state because fuel would be purchased before entering and after...

The 1st segment of the ICC (Intercounty Connector) MD 200 from I370 to MD97 (Georgia Ave) is now open as of the 22nd. Hwy speed only, no toll booths. 2 axle rates: (includes S/T) Peak Mon-Fri 6-9 AM 4-7PM excluding Fed holidays. $1.45 Off Peak Mon-Fri 5-6 AM 9 AM to 4 PM 7-11 PM $1.15...

Prior to 1900, trucks was used more for the advertising space that their utility value. Extremely limited in range because of their electric engines. 1913 4 states impose weight limits to protect the earth and gravel roads from the hard rubber or steel wheels. Speed limit 15 mph. About 17000...

In my college days in the 70s, I did a research study on the topic. This was a 3 month project. Based on 4 modes of shipping: truck, train, water and air. At the time the trucking industry was coming out of regulation and the water usery fee had not been passed yet. In order to keep the post...

Anyone didn't make it home and are in or near Baltimore ,MD., are invited for dinner. Come one come all. Cooking up a prime rib. Would love to have you. Please RSVP. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App

Anyone on here with Diamond Delivery Service? I searched the forums, seems the only info that came up was from 2007. Can anyone provide me with the latest scoop? Thanks all:)

I noticed on some other forums, Panther bashing! Trying to get the most update info as in miles for o/o straight truck. Do fleet owners get preferential treatment on the load board? Please, any solo o/o's of straight trucks, please pm me. Any info you could pass on would be great. I will...