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I currently have a set of rabbit-ears for getting a TV signal. It is adequate, but not optimal. Who has the best recommendation for a new uhf/vhf antenna for my next van? How 'bout an external cell antenna/booster? Does anyone have experience with, or recommendation for, one of these gadgets?

I'm excited! Yesterday I attended a meeting with the EO management and staff. We discussed and reviewed the plans and agenda for Expedite Expo 2006 and, in keeping with our five year tradition of helping to promote expediting at the Expo, Rene' and I have agreed to assist once again. This...

My bride of 31 years is having a tough emotional time in her life as she strugggles with the recent surprise of a diagnosis of cancer. We've seen several physicians, oncologists and a surgeon, have had numerous tests, one exploritory surgery and she is now facing a major surgery next friday, St...

We just got a good link from our carrier discussing the States and other areas that prohibit cell phone use by a driver while driving. I pass it alond as pretty good info and justification for looking into Bluetooth or other hands free device as a necessary on the job tool...

We've each had our good days and we've each had the bad ones. When we feel the weight of the expediting world on our shoulders, we're often tempted to fold our tent and move on. Fortunately for most of us, we soon get a good run offer and the sun is shining again. But for altogether too many...

The following is a portion of GREG334's response to a post in the Newbie Conference. It is an oft discussed topic that deserves emphasis and repeating. Knives, bats, guns, mace and pepper spray - anything that is not used for the work you do can be considered a weapon. Look I know something...

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I have often wondered why so many van operators have ignored the safe maximum payload for their vehicles and carried weights that exceeded the defined "B" load weight limits. It is not easy for any of us to refuse a several hundred dollar load because it exceeds the carrier's definition of a...

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I've been on the road for the past week and am pleased to see and feel the mellowing of the site upon my return. While at a broker's office in Fort Erie this week, I saw a quote by the most famous of all authors, Anonymous. I paraphrase it here because of its appropriatness. "Each person who...

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There has been lots of discussion on this site concerning the desirabilty of a Sprinter over the traditional cargo vans offered by Ford, GMC and Chevrolet. The pro and con of each type is leaning more toward the ability of the Sprinter to redefine the definition of van freight due to its larger...

A week ago, I delivered a load at midnite and drove to the four wheeler lot at a Flying J. I picked a quiet corner away from other vans and cars. As with this evening, I generally don't idle overnite 'cause the insulated sleeper area is cozy if we start out warm. I awoke at 0515 to the sound...

The Miriam-Webster dictionary defines expediter thusly: Main Entry: ex·pe·dit·er Variant(s): also ex·pe·di·tor /-"dI-t&r/ Function: noun : one that expedites; specifically : one employed to ensure efficient movement of goods or supplies in a business. This dictionary definition would include...

Glen and Geo had washer fluid heaters in their trucks. Perhaps they would comment on the desirability of this accessory

I just received my annual Road Warrior Club Card which provides a 15% discount for food and beverage at any HMSHost travel plaza on the following turnpikes: Atlantic City Expressway, Maryland TPKE, Delawar TPKE, New jersey TPKE, Florida TPKE, New York State Thruway...

Former Roberts Express folks surely remember how useful the Autopage pager connected to the QualComm was to their mobility away from the truck. For those of y'all that still have the equipment or have access to it, we have good news. These old pagers can be repaired by the Autopage company for...

FedEx Custom Critical has announced an increase in the fuel surcharge, effective 19 Oct 04. 8.4% on the west coast; 7.2% elsewhere.

Jeff Jensen's truck topic article, dated Jul 19, 2004, expresses the excitement for the expediters that many of us share with Lawrence and his staff at EO. These folks have given a lot of themselves to promote the industry of which we all share a fondness. The Expedite Expo has been a vehicle...

Most, if not all, carriers do not interfere with the relationship an owner has with his driver(s). Each owner is free to develop the provisions included in an agreement he has with his drivers, provided they don't contradict the carriers agreement with the owner. Most owners I have met are...