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On Jan. 1 2014 trucks with model year engines 2005 and 2006 will no longer be allowed in California unless they have been upgraded with a Diesel Particulate Filter to meet the CARB requirements. If you have a truck with this model year engine what are your plans? I'm only seeing three...

In case you missed it here's a link: Major snow storm on track for Northeast Friday. Are you ready? - Yahoo! News Glad I'm at home in Florida:)

TA, Bloomsbury, NJ Heading to Long Island. Sent from my PG06100 using EO Forums

Does anyone have informaton on truck stops that are closed due to power outages or fuel shortages? We are going to Long Island and want to top off before we go in. Sent from my PG06100 using EO Forums

We are looking for a new ringtone for dispatch. Something obnoxious enough to wake us up and uniquely identify who is calling. Any ideas? Sent from my PG06100 using EO Forums

The FMCSA rules for HOS now allow the non driving team driver to ride in the passenger seat for up to 2 hours before or after an 8 hour sleeper berth rest period. From the FMCSA web site--On Duty time: Does not include any time resting in a parked vehicle (also applies to passenger-carrying...

I saw this Express 1 truck at the TA in Ontario, CA last week. I didn't know they ran this type of vehicle. Sent from my PG06100 using EO Forums

Does anyone have any info on how a 1 truck owner operator with his own DOT authority and insurance can become a partner carrier with the large expedite companies? What are the requirements? How long does it take to get paid? Can you factor your freight bills? Pros or cons. I am not asking about...

Last night, Saturday 4/28, we were driving west bound on I70 about 8 miles east of Effingham, IL in a severe storm with lots of lightning. Our truck took a direct lightning hit causing the gauges to go wild. Our speedometer has quit working and our transmissions electronics are fried. We can...

From Texas to Minnesota Forecasters say Saturday storms 'life threatening' - Yahoo! News

In talking with a friend today who is also a straight truck operator a hypothetical situation was brought up. If a straight truck driver were to purchase a tractor and trailer would any carrier lease them on without recent experience? This driver has a class A CDL and more than 3 years OTR...

It sure was a slow first week of the month. We went back in service Tuesday, not really expecting to get anything out of Florida. And our expectations held true. We are heading north on Sunday to get back in the freight lanes. Anyone else slow or moving well?

Do you think that there are more or less drivers working in the expedite industry than there were last year. Every week drivers come and go. I am just wondering if the overall number has changed much.

The new HOS rules are available here: Hours-of-Service (HOS) Final Rule (December 2011) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

My wife recently discovered that Folgers makes a single serve coffee bag, much like a tea bag, that she can use with a cup of hot water from the microwave to get a cup of fresh brewed coffee. They work really well, taste like fresh brewed and it is not instant coffee. She likes it better than...

We are driving from Florida to Illinois this weekend to attend orientation. There are no markings on our truck other then the VIN Number. Are we supposed to put a sign on the truck that says In Transit Not For Hire?

Congratulations OVM, you have surpassed the post count of Greg334 and are now the top poster.

After three years with FedEx Custom Critical we have decided it is time for us to leave. Six months ago we were ready to move on but decided to give the FedEx flat rate program a try first. The program works well if you can ignore a few deceptions. Such as not always being paid to your planned...

I delivered this morning at the Hershey plant. After the delivery the women that signed my paperwork handed me three Kit Kat bars and three packages of Reese's cups. Sweet.

On Wednesday I was offered a load picking up in Kentucky and delivering in South Carolina, 569 total miles. I quickly accepted. At 1352 I was sent a message, “Do not move, confirming ETA’s” At 1414 I was sent another message, “It’s a go”. So I started my clock with a pretrip inspection. I...