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Now the interesting facts: The Motor Carrier Freight Industry: 703 thousand active U.S. motor carrier companies 4.7 million commercial vehicle drivers in the U.S. 9.0 million commercial trucks (over 26,000 lbs) operating in the U.S. 26.2 million trucks (all types) on U.S highways 5.1...

I love that area and hope to retire there someday myself - that is if there is room for an old, washed up Safety guy! Looking forward to seeing and meeting all of you at the Expo. Be safe in your travels.

We're here! PTL is looking to add a few vans, and D units. Thanks for the referral Fastman (Jim)!

Happy belated Birthday Dave.

LDB (Leo); I really like this new forum or sub-forum. What a great idea.

Leo; If 4 or 5 Mexican based carriers put an end to trucking as we know it in America, that does not say too much for our industry!

To all; Thanks for the "alerts" and updates. Surely this helps your fellow drivers know where the action is. Anyone receive any "questionable" violations where you felt the inspector subjected you to unreasonable scrutiny? Did anyone receive violations that were not deserved...

Drivers; Any reports, good or bad, on Roadcheck 2013? Any really questionable violations? Give us the dirt. Thanks,

Really cool Pearlpro. More events like this need to take place to get youngsters interested in our industry. Kudos to your community.

I can't resist. Moot says it best. Mr. Recruiter Man | Xtranormal Enjoy!

Really good post. Yes, "new", "good" inspections will eliminate some of the negatives from previous inspections. Keep in mind that "Violation Free" Level 1 inspections can legally take the place of a required DOT Annual Vehicle Inspection. Check with your carrier for their policy. I...

Happy Birthday John. Hope you have a great day. Enjoy.

NY Highway Use Tax credientials are required of all vehicles 18,001 GVW and greater. There was a period of time where the state did not issue any decals, simply requiring the paper registration. Just this past year New York again began to issue decals with the paper registration credientials...

Happy Birthday Leo. It will be a good day - any day that has BBQ in it is a good day!

I'll say it again, "Nothing runs like a Moose". Good luck my friend in what ever you do. Enjoy yourself.

Here is a new App that Commercial Carrier Journal wrote about today. Looks like it could be a nice tool for drivers. Complete Innovations releases HOS app for Android | Commercial Carrier Journal Thanks,

Being a Safety Geek - I always wanted to have lunch with Anne Ferro. :)

Picture it - Woodhaven Michigan, many years ago (can you tell I'm a big Estelle Getty fan - Golden girls?) It was a very hot mid summer day. Two crazy dudes were running around like chickens with their heads cut off, sweating profusely. They were busy planting the seed for what would become...

Slo-ride; Don't blow it off - it is very important to the owners of PTL that you have any issues addressed professionally and promptly by our staff. If you ever feel an issue you presented is not handled properly, please notify me immediately. Paul; Thanks for helping Slo Ride...

Welcome Sue!