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    Log Books

    We've used Drivers Daily Log for 4 years as a back up. When we did paper logs, and now even using the electronic logs we still use it. I guess it's habit, but it's saved us from making mistakes, and it's easier to look at than all those "time and number" lines that the electronic logs have. I...
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    is panther dropping the position boards tonight?

    RE: is panther dropping the position boards tonigh >Hey Pelican; > Be nice to us Bostonians !!!LOL >Wish I were there now ! >Will be back home in October for 3 weeks !! >Cape Cod, here I come !! > RMCTT2 RMCTT2, Isn't it funny, "home" is home and a wonderful place to be whether...
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    Latest on Mexican Trucks Issue

    I've read that the Mexican trucks will have to adhere to US standards and compliance, that being said, how often do you pass CLOSED weigh stations? Not that I want to be inspected all the time, but if they aren't open to inspect the US trucks with any regularity, then the Mexican trucks won't...
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    Latest on Mexican Trucks Issue

    Fox news is reporting on it now. Finally, mainstream news media is picking up on the issues that the trucking industry has been talking about for months!
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    Fall in Canada

    I mentioned to hubby that leaves were taking on that orange look in places in NY. He just groaned. LOL
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    Problems with Panther

    We've had loads cancel, but we haven't had the experience that you describe. Sorry to hear your having problems.
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    I'M COMING BACK! IS IT ME. OR IS THERE SOMETHING..

    RE: I'M COMING BACK! IS IT ME. OR IS THERE SOMETHI Welcome Back :)
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    XM radio - now what?

    We bought an XM for our little truck at home because we loved it while out on the road. It rarely gets turned on. I think it's like Dreamer said, the excitement comes in when you don't have to search for a station.
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    Thickly Settled

    >That phrase and 2 arrows would make a great t-shirt for me. Yeah, I'm beginning to need that kind of Tshirt as well. x( Thanks for the information everyone...I thought that's what it had to have meant, but never had we seen a sign like that.
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    Thickly Settled

    Just saw a sign on an off ramp in Boston that was a yellow diamond caution type sign that said "Thickly Settled" What the heck does that mean? More people than they know what to do with? :P
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    Looking for advice

    I know this all sounds like doom and gloom, but what you're proposing to do is scary. You obviously wanted advice before you jumped into purchasing a truck, I hope that you heed it for the moment.
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    How Do You Secure Your Freight?

    Put nails in our wood floor when a load bar on the floor works just as well? Not a chance.
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    is panther dropping the position boards tonight?

    RE: is panther dropping the position boards tonigh We left the quiet of a cornfield in NC...for Boston traffic...no wonder they say Expediters are nuts. LOL Happy Labor Day Everyone
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    Why won't EO chat room load on Computer? Is it do

    RE: Why won't EO chat room load on Computer? Is i My firewall won't let me in either
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    is panther dropping the position boards tonight?

    RE: is panther dropping the position boards tonigh Hey Arlene....want our Boston load? I hate going to that place! LOL
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    Military job description

    Having a BIL that's a Marine, a son that was Army, and a retired submariner for a hubby...and numerous AirForce buddys.... That's a great description!!
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    Looking for advice

    x06col is correct. I can only use our experiences as an example. Our owner is extremely experienced in this business, he is "hands off", he pays well, and he also offers a chance to buy the truck before he sells it. That being said, on the surface, it sounds like what you want to do. The...
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    How Do You Secure Your Freight?

    The logistic sleeves work great! Allows for more options in load securement.
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    Great Food and best Truck Stops.

    If your travels take you to Greenville or Wilson North Carolina and you like Eastern NC Barbecue, Parkers is the place for you
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    Murphy´s lesser known laws

    Yep...got me one of those #10's :+
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