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Over the years I have frequently wondered as to the effect that the expediting industry has on a drivers health. Lets face it,we don't always eat right,sure as hell don't sleep right,push on when exhausted,you get the picture. In addition there is a fair amount of stress that goes along with...

The State of Gorgia has banned diesel and gasoline sales at the two Cisco Truck Stops on I 95 just past the Florida Georgia line . One is at Exit 1 and the other at Exit 6. Inspectors found out that the customers were being shorted 1 quart of fuel for every 5 gallons purchased. This was at...

Anybody have any experience with the Advantage Medical Plan offered by OOIDA?

Long time EO members Diesel Diva and Doggie Dog aka Mary and Gene King are featured along with their ride in a FedexCC advertisement in the latest issue of Expediters Now magazine. Look for them near the back of the issue,bet they made BIG BUCKS for that photo shot.LOL

Does anybody know if you can use the same logbook for more then 1 month. Last week I went up to Knoxville TN and back and that was the only 2 entries or the whole month of August. I have a trip for Wedensday Sep 3rd and was wondering do I need to buy a new log book for September.

The tour is starting to wind down. This week on Thursday and Friday the truck will be at Landstar BCO days in Rockford IL. On Saturday it will be in Perrysburg at Tri States drivers appreciation day. So if you are in the area stop in. Then the next showing will be at the Expo in Wilmington on...

Make sure you get and read the latest issue of Expediter Now. Dave Corfman aka DaveKc has wrtiten one of the best articles that I have ever seen in the magazine It is titled Rates vs Operating costs and gives a honest and in depth look at the Expediting industry from an experienced operators...

The Super Truck has had a great PM done at Speedco in Gary IN and for the next 7 days will be in Ohio. Tommorow Wedensday it will be at the Speedco location in Seville Ohio I 71 exit 209 near the TA,on Friday will be at the Speedco in Ashtabula Ohio I90 exit(???) behind the Pilot. Next Monday...

We have all seen yahoo's speeding and driving fork lifts with no regard for people around . The Toledo Blade newspaper reported that yesterday a 30 year old woman was killed at the Pilkington Glass plant in Rossford Ohio by a forklift that struck her and ran over her. The driver said he did...

This coming Friday June 22nd ,Bolt Express will be having their open house and driver appreciation day. This event will be held at the Speedco location in Stony Ridge OH (Toledo) right off the pike. There will be music,food for all and Bolt personel will be available to answer any questions you...

This coming Friday June 22nd Bolt Express will have their annual Driver Appreciation outing. It will be held at the Speedco store in Stony Ridge Ohio just off the turnpike. I and the Super Truck will be on hand along with other vendors,music food etc. So if you are laying over in Toledo or...

For the next few days the truck will be displayed at the A/Bunk location on I75 exit 32 next to the Detroiter. So if you are laying over or passing through make a stop and come over and enter the drawing.

Two of our EO members won the FEDEXCC skills challenge today. Linda Caffe won first prize for solo driver,Bob her husband came in 2nd place for solos. They also won first prize for teams in straight trucks. It was a fun day for all and once again as we all know "Females Rule".

We had some changes in the schedule but this is where the truck will be next week. May 15th Oak Grove MO,I 70 exit 28,May 16th Council Bluffs IA,I 80 Exit1b,May 18th Walcott IA I80 exit 284, May 19th Pontoon Beach IL,I 270 exit 6B,May 20th troy Il,I 55/70 exit 18 and on May 21st Effingham IL,I...

Does anyone know if it is legal to have tinted windows on a commercial truck?

landLine magazine arrived today and there were two important issues that can afect us in the expediting industry. The first one, Is your carrier double dipping? By this they mean your carrier may have broker authority and carrier authority so if you are running on a percentage basis you maybe...

As Bob said winter is coming,this months issue of LandLine has a good article about chains and when to chain up.For those who do not get LandLine there are several web sites that can give information. www.thetruckersreport.com www.dondepublishing.com www.thetruckersplace.com. My opinion has...

A few weeks ago I commented in a thread that I was disappointed in not receiving any type of recognition plus a Good By and Good Luck from FedexCC after almost 20 yaers. Well I was wrong and want to let the EO world know that I received a very gracious phone call from KB in Contractor...

Do any of the trucker laywers out here have any idea how long a time frame is for a customer to report physical damage to their location. On July 17th I was informed that acustomer claimed that in the process of loading 12 refigerators I and my helper damaged their carpet. Only problem is that...

I always knew this day would come but I was hoping to put it off as late as possible. However sometimes fate intervenes and throws the proverbial curve ball at you. Normaly I am a fairly private guy and don't talk much about my personal life or emotions but I wanted to share this story with all...