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Yes, Broompilot, you're telling me (twice). I trust you mean well, but I'm not listening. Don't take it personally. It's just that the situation you describe is not our situation. Truck bodies are not treated with clear coat like car bodies are; at least ours isn't. I'm not trying to remove...

Success!! We tried hair spray this morning. It had a partial effect. Then we tried acetone (fingernail polish remover) as P51bombay recommended. Acetone worked! And it worked with almost no effort. Wipe it on with a paper towel, rub it around on the surface a little, and quickly clean it off...

I-70 MM (mile marker) 16 ... That's where I go to learn what comes between MM 15 and 17. Like you, Broompilot, I once thought I was on I-44 in Ohio, but after looking at a map and seeing I-44 does not exist in that state, I concluded that I had been abducted by aliens. I learned then that the...

When we first started researching the industry, some veteran truckers warned/predicted that we would become bored with the job and offered themselves as proof. Well, after five years, I find myself getting bored; but it is when I am home. After a few days there, I am itching to get back out...

We tried exactly that (mentioned above). In fact, we drove 60 miles to a Blue Beacon because of your suggestion. The Goof-Off had a partial effect. Blue Beacon had no effect. I stood along side the Blue Beacon manager and watched/directed him as he tried his best. He put acid (brightener) on...

Well, a lot of suggestions were offered, and I appreciate them. But I have only limited good news to report. Thinking the graffiti would be easy to get off with the right product or technique, we found out different after a full day of attempts. The fiberglass sleeper came clean but the truck...

I don't know about IHOP, but you want to be sure to check out the Michelin tire discount available through our carrier. It is huge!

This is wearing thin. You were not the only one on the ground during and after Katrina, and you are not the only one with strongly-held views to share. Republicans are, right now, debating the propriety of having a convention while Gustav is in progress; because they are sensitive the fact that...

broker, Linda's post reminded me of a piece I wrote a while back that you may enjoy. See: Five Challenges of Expediting. Note that hours of service (log book) rules have changed since the piece was published.

Having once made a delivery there, Houma, Louisiana is on our minds. You have to do a little searching to find news about it, as it is a smaller town than New Orleans. It looks like Houma is going to take a big hit, especially because much of the outer islands and marshlands that once protected...

I agree that CoPilot is not perfect but it is the best thing out there for trucks. Still, you cannot rely on it 100% to keep you out of truck-route trouble. It will show a lot of streets being legal for trucks, and it is telling the truth, IF you are making a local delivery. Rules differ city...

"We are heading for a depression, we are in a real recession right now and a lot of real experts are saying that quietly. If we don't do something about our congress, depression of the 30's will look like a mild recession." (greg334, 07/15/2008) "In reality we are heading for a depression -...

I understand, and it helps to know you have prior business experience. It is refreshing to see some enthusiasm. Nothing wrong with that as long as you look at the business side too, and understand that we are in challenging times.

Financially, there is a very important issue to be aware of regarding the lifestyle and home option you describe. It is the significant tax deduction most expediters receive called "per diem." Here is a piece about it. The article is about people who live mostly or entirely on the road. But...

I don't know yet. We are still looking at options and need to get close to Fort Wayne to make the purchase.

WTF stands for World Trade Federation. It is a loosly-knit group of free trade advocates; something like Doctors Without Borders and Journalists Without Borders. Strongly infected by multi-culteral urges, they advocate a one-world currency and a world-bank located in Switzerland and mandatory...

The TeleType device has received poor reviews. We already have the laptop version of CoPilot. It would be nice if they could put CoPilot in a Garmin-type device. They are close but not there yet. They make a Pocket PC product, but not one that yet works with a Garmin Nuvi.

Wow! What a surprise. Are you moving all your trucks or just diversifying the mix? May I ask what prompted the change?

In an industry where many things happen that owner-operators cannot control, they can significantly impact fuel economy by the decisions they make. With fuel prices rising to and holding at present levels, the items Leo mentions are becoming more-widely recognized as business best practices, in...

If you have not already done so, you might want to read Introduction to Expediting. August - September is a good time to start. You get a few months of fair-weather driving under your belt before winter starts. August through year-end tends to be busier than other times. But, if you are...