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I have visited the Expo Convention site and I was sure impressed with the size of the facilities, the abundance of Truck parking and the availability of restaurant and lounges, all at the same location. This is going to be the best Expo yet. We have received a great response from EO Forum...

Jock: Here's a link to a St Louis, Missouri company that has previously promoted the hiring of non-USA citizens. Try contacting them at: http://www.hogan1.com/index.jsp Terry

Congratulations Four Star Award Winners! Enjoy the Bahamas while the rest of us score some of your freight.

You Tony...Welcome home and see you again at the Expo. Terry and Rene'

We sure hope you take a peek into EO once in a while and keep us enlightened on your adventures. You'll always have a home here are are as well welcomed to the Expos Terry and Rene'

I think I saw the Riddler driving a Grumman!

RE: FLEET ONE TRUCKERS ADVANTAGE I've renewed my OOIDA membership each year at Expedite Expo. The show price has been $25 in lieu of the regular $40. The show price is the same for new or renewed membership.

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Truckwife: Check your mail for my response to your concerns. And, for the benefit of others, Neither Rene' nor I are representatives of FedEx Custom Critical and do not speak for them. We are, however, satisfied contractors of many years and generally speak favorably of the company and its...

Linder: I think you mean Lowrance GPS site and not Lawrence EO site.

Dirty Laundry Storage was a headache for the Riddler and us until we started using the scented kitchen garbage bags sold in Wal-Mart and elsewhere. They each hold enough for a one day use, contain and odor that may be in the dirty clothes and can be put out of sight in the many avaulable nooks...

Earlier this month when I entered Canada, the customs agent asked me, "Do you have anything in your truck that would be considered a weapon?" It seems that this agent, at least, has gotten away from the "any guns or knives?" question previously asked.

A person who will accept every load is probably also inclined to accept the first price quote of a used car salesman; or, believe the plea of the "will work for food" people; or even open an e-mail attachment from an unknown source. You can't always gamble on all of the advice of a dispatcher...

I had a couple of tops put on Ford extended vans at Osage van conversions in Osage, Mo. Lot's of companies in Elkhart, Indianna that will do a one-of-a-kind and can order them in various configurations.

You could add driveways on which we park.

Many folks have asked me where to get tickets to Expo 2006. The answer is always the same. The tickets, if you have them, are used merely for advertising. The tickets are FREE. admission is FREE. The EO Forum Members only Breakfast, sponsored by Express-1, is FREE. The Bluegrass concert and...

Welcome to Linda and Coco, our new moderators. We all look forward to your enthusiastic participation on EO. Terry and Rene'

Arkjarhead: we don't suggest that only the professional driver stays away from home for extended periods. A company driver or an O/O with a dedicated run is the most likely type of driver that can get home on a regular schedule. The nature of an expedited freight carrier is not conducive to...

Gregp suggested that there is a driver shortage in expediting. I would suggest just the opposite; there is no driver shortage, but there is a shortage of people who want to enter the business of expediting, either as an owner/operator or just an owner of one or more vehicles. Not many days go...

“There is no shortage of drivers. However, there is a shortage of safe, reliable drivers with stable employment histories,†Mitch Bookbinder, manager of retention and recruiting for L.J. Kennedy Trucking, tells FLEET OWNER. “Trucking companies are focused on attracting and retaining these...