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CSA 2010 FMCSA New Carrier Rating System Measured by 7 Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories CSA 2010 will have devastating affects on those of you that like to speed, do not pass a DOT Level 1 inspection or get put out of service right now before the law goes into affect. The...

Here is the link to the new Dan Rather report: Dan Rather Reports 436-Truck Talk I am in the process of listening to this report that is broadcasting from Willy's Place in Texas Here is the link to the first Dan Rather report that caused all of the comments: Dan Rather Reports - Queen of the...

We have not talked about these for a long time and I would like to throw the question out there. Do you use a deer whistle? Have you tried anything else that has helped? How do you try to stay away from deer?

Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween! If you are driving tonight be especially careful when in the cities as some pranksters like to throw things off of the overpasses. Be aware and drive safe tonight!

Rockslide Closes Interstate 40 Near N.C.-Tenn. Border Passage Could Be Closed for Months, Officials Say A weekend rockslide has closed Interstate 40 in western North Carolina near the Tennessee state line, and officials said it could take...

If you have any question about the chain laws in a state you are heading to this is a good reference to have: State Tire Chain Laws and Regulations

We have been up north and fall is in the air and as much as I hate to do it I ordered our slush busters. Hard to believe once again it is time to be thinking of the windshield icing over but we will be prepared: Here is the site if you are new to slush busters or if you are ready to order...

A new Forum!!! If you have any suggestions or places you have visited with your truck or your van please give details for the new forum. The Daytrippers Guide is located with the Layover Lounge. I have moved a few of the posts I remembered that have good directions on how to get into and...

Hey what workshops would you like to attend at the Expedite Expo in 2010? Would you like to more workshops on the industry such as CARB or even the changes in the 2010 engines. What about the new Diesel Exhaust Fluids (DEF). What about a workshop with a DOT officer discussing scales and...

For those of you who met Henry Albert here is the link to his blog On the Road with Henry Albert He was pretty impressed with all the drivers he met at the Expo. He felt as if the Expo was one of the most positive trucks shows he has ever attended.

We tried a new idea at the Expo this year with different announcements during the day to have an immediate meeting of EO Forum Members at the EO Booth. We had a lot of fun with this idea and I hope Lawrence will post a few pictures. At our last gathering we even had Jeff Jenson in attendance...

Special “ATRI on the Air” Show Assesses Truck-Only Lanes XM Radio Show Guests Include IN/DOT and MO/DOT Project Managers Arlington, VA – On July 23rd, ATRI will be co-hosting a live 2-hour edition of its “ATRI on the Air” XM Radio Show which will discuss and assess the impacts and issues...

9 days till the Expo starts and we are counting down the days to the best event of the year for Expediters. We are looking forward to seeing friends we have not seen for a year and making some new friends.

Slice of trucker life O/O will be at the Expo this year! Slice of Trucker Life Henry Albert will be attending the Expo with his Cascadia and he will be available to talk about the truck or trucking on Friday and Saturday. Henry has been driving for 26 years and was recognized by Overdrive...

We have a Expo geared towards our way of making a living once a year. During this event we have access to vendors who specialize in Expediting and we have access to many colleagues. How can we afford to miss out on this during these hard times? The Expo is very seldom truck stop talk or who...

We bought one of the new Silverado blue tooth headsets in Mississippi at a TA. Within a week we can no longer adjust the volume and tried to exchange the headset at a TA in North Carolina. The new phone kiosks are independently owned and we were informed you have to return any purchases to the...

Great fun at the Expo and a chance to meet your fellow posters. We all enjoy running into each other out on the road and with this workshop we will get to meet each other face to face all in one place. July 25th 11:00 am - Networking & Roundtable Discussion with forum members Networking -...

We were listening to Business and Beyond the other night and a Canadian called in that had just received a $1,100.00 fine in Quebec for not having a permit for Super Singles. From what I understand the legal weight you can haul with S/S is pretty minimal unless you have the permit. He was...

For those of you beginning to worry about 2010 and for those of you who are not this might be some nice "light" reading for you! Subject Top Page: On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (In-Use) Regulation

I keep and have kept since day one on our truck a spreadsheet on our fuel mileage. I have a small notebook that is kept near the dash where I keep quick totals and when we pull in to get fuel we right down the truck mileage. I take the numbers from my notebook and transfer them to my...