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Henry Albert has started an experiment with his 2014 Cascadia Evolution DD15 with the new DT12 Transmission. Henry's experiment involves slowing down from 65 to 55 mph to see what kind of fuel mileage he will get and then slowly increasing his speed. Before starting the experiment his best...

I found this to be a very well written and informative article by Joe Rajkovacz over on Team Run Smart. This will be a four part series by Joe who is the Director of Governmental Affairs & Communications for the California Construction Trucking Association and Western Trucking Alliance Joe...

Terry O'Connell has another very interesting article over on Team Run Smart. Answers a lot of questions about what is REALLY considered an out of service sticker at a scale. Team Run Smart

Today I found some interesting information as I have always believed that if hauling Hazmat we had to enter the scales in Ohio even if given a green light on transponder... Was I in for a surprise This is directly from the Ohio State DOT Page...

GREAT NEWS - Come walk with the Trucking Solutions Group and Anne Ferro at MATS! Friday 2:00 Room B103 See you there!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Brewster (770) 432-0628 January 7, 2013 COMMERCIAL DRIVERS ASKED TO WEIGH IN ON 34-HOUR RESTART CHANGES Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a second survey to collect data on the impacts that may...

There are times for us when it is not convenient for us to go inside a truck stop to get our fuel tickets after fueling. The TA/Petro has an online service where I can print out our fuel tickets and also at the end of the month print out an reconciliation sheet. Each month I print out the...

Just received our Expedite Now Magazine with Tom and Tina on the cover! Article by Sandy Long about them winning the Drivers Choice Award at the Expedite Expo in 2012. I agree with Tom having drivers pick your truck which is a 2005 with 750,000 miles on it is an awesome honor. I enjoyed...

What is the chief attraction of expedited trucking? Link to poll on Overdrive website

While attending GATS we talked with Pride and Polish people as well as show management about a business class. This class would be for the people who spec their truck for fuel mileage, innovations they have done to the truck, proof of fuel mileage, and knowledge of the industry. Several...

TA/Petro would like to know the answer to this question and they are having a conference call for just this purpose. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Tom Liutkus <[email protected]> and tell him if you are a company driver or owner-operator. TA/Petro is...

Are you and the truck compliant? truckinginfo.com CVSA Brake Safety Week Kicks Off Sunday The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Week is set to take place Sept. 9-15. Aimed at reducing the number of highway crashes caused by improperly maintained or faulty braking systems, the...

Freightliner has shut down Slice of Trucker Life which Henry Albert was involved with and many of you know and has moved on to an more industries site Team Run Smart. The site has something for everyone and any type of truck not just Freightliners. Team Run Smart was officially launched at...

Sandy Long has joined the staff of writers at EO and I hope everyone will enjoy her writing as much as I have over the years. Sandy writes on a variety of subjects and if there is a topic that anyone would like to learn more about I am sure she could accommodate your wishes. To learn more...

American Red Cross Blood Drive - Booth 21038 Thursday August 23rd 12 - 4 pm Friday 10 - 4 pm Saturday 9 - 2 pm Health Awareness Walk sponsored by The Trucking Solutions Group and TA/Petro will be held Friday morning, meeting in room D168 with doors opening at 8:00 and walk starting at 9:00...

Homer Hogg! Yep Homer will be walking with us both days of the Expedite Expo! We will be walking Friday and Saturday morning starting at the Convention Center doors and meandering around the parking lot. This is a fun walk starting at 8:00 am, PJ's or street clothes are welcome! There will...

From Gracie Jack's memorial is on Sunday, July 15th at 2 pm in Racine Assembly of God Church on Airline Road, just off Hwy. C. There will be a light meal served afterwards in the church gym. Thank you! Anyone in the area is welcome to attend.

June 27, 2012 6:01 PM Breaking News Headlines: Business, Entertainment & World News - CBS News Compromises lead to tentative highway bill deal WASHINGTON — Compromises on sticky environmental and safety issues enabled House and Senate negotiators to reach a tentative agreement Wednesday on...

Article on Landlines website by Kathleen Buccleugh FMCSA adds caveat on crash responsibility to CSA websites | Overdrive - Owner Operators Trucking Magazine

I will be blogging each 24 hours about this new adventure we are members of. If you are interested in biking or going above and beyond this might be of interest. My Blog