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  1. Greg

    Insurance rates on the rise and why????

    http://www.carrallison.com/wp-content/uploads/Carr-Allison_US-Nuclear-Trucking-Verdicts-2011-2016.pdf If this map is accurate, notice some were not even for deaths. EDIT: And some were not the fault of the driver either
  2. Greg

    Flying J/ Pilot Fuel Rewards

    Right or left is up to you, but speaking for those who might be around you, when choosing top or bottom, always choose bottom.:)
  3. Greg

    It's official for now

    Unless they appeal to the Supreme Court, ELD mandate set for December 2017 How will this affect vans (under 10,000 lbs.) when hauling HazMat ? Will they be able to paper log the trip or will this end HazMat loads for them?
  4. Greg

    Xpo sells part of Conway.

    I heard the same thing from one of their drivers.
  5. Greg

    Flying J/ Pilot Fuel Rewards

    No worries FlyingVan . I didn't take it that way. I'm glad you took the time to post some numbers about the program. I use Comdata, so I have no use for the NASTC program, I just hear a lot of drivers talk about their discounts. I think you are right that it might it will work for some while...
  6. Greg

    Flying J/ Pilot Fuel Rewards

    FlyingVan , like I said, I do not use it. I do hear a lot of others drivers talk about their discounts using it though. Just recently, I read that it worked at Wilco Hess, but will not for much longer. From what I gather, it is important when using it to keep current on the locations that give...
  7. Greg

    Flying J/ Pilot Fuel Rewards

    brokcanadian Not sure about in Canada, as I don't use it, but NASTC – Welcome To The National Association Of Small Trucking Companies - 800.264.8580 is used by many independent owner operators
  8. Greg

    Fuel for Thought Show Your Rear or Full Frontal Exposure

    Although I have always preferred to back in, with all the hoods and front bumpers I see in parking lots nowadays, I'm considering pulling in...just doesn't feel right not backing in.
  9. Greg

    Fuel for Thought Speed Limiters and the ABA

    There is still time to make your comments and have your voice heard about speed limiters for trucks. Please use the link in the blog to submit your comments. You do NOT have to leave your name, but you certainly can if you like.
  10. Greg

    Fuel for Thought Attitude

    Exactly
  11. Greg

    Fuel for Thought Attitude

    Even if you can't figure out who you drive for, you should still carry a professional attitude with you, if you claim to be one. And even if the uniform, or lack thereof, doesn't match the load documents, as a professional driver, proper attire goes a long way. If you were the shipper, would...
  12. Greg

    Fuel for Thought Preparedness

    Somehow I missed this for the list - good flashlight and extra batteries. With daylight getting shorter, it will most likely get used more often.
  13. Greg

    Trucking Infograph

    Or maybe it is just an abundance of the UNPROFESSIONAL drivers who are the most visible.
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