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Dock 411 - Do you use this app? Want to learn more? Trucking Solutions Group will host a call with the founders of Dock 411 Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2:30 PM Central Time Phone Number 267-807-9523 Pin 783530# Dock411 - The 411 on Shipper Facilities

I have HEARD some of the most AWESOME stories about attending MATS. Can you share your stories so that others can read about them? To help celebrate 50 years of MATS we are encouraging long-time attendees and exhibitors to share their stories of past MATS, and how the event has influenced or...

There are two things I have learned about windshields that have helped me. Freeze the windshield - This one is not fun but it works really well and you will need your coat. Turn your defrost to cold and get the windshield as cold as possible by lowering your visors to hold the cold on the...

Today I was asked if I could provide a list of Expedite Truck Dealers and I am having a hard time finding any information about the Volvo dealer who was at the Expedite Expo. Does anyone have any info about him? I believe his name is Jeff. Can you think of any truck dealers I have left off of...

I am sad to say that Sandy Long, writer for Expediters Online, passed away this morning. She has asked to be cremated and in lieu of flowers or cards donate to: She was a longtime member of WIT since its inception in 2007. We have set up a Women In Trucking Foundation Scholarship in her name...

Seeing the post by Greg in the Landstar forums reminding me if this little problem that can get huge. There are several toll roads in the United States that send a bill to who is registered to the tag. If the bill firsts goes to say Landstar and then through all of that mess and then finally...

Bob and I have created a series of blogs on how we got into expediting and a few tips. Our most recent blog is about learning to sleep in a moving vehicle. Not being able to sleep can make or break a team and for us it was the most difficult thing we had to learn. I hope some of our tips will...

I have been using Streets and Trips for many years to track where we pickup and deliver our loads. Where I have a pin dropped I am able to put in information such as if we can park their over night or contact info. I am upgrading my computer and Streets and Trips will no longer work on what...

This was a piece Terry O'Connell wrote and research for the FedEx Custom Critical Newsletter and then I added a little of my research to the bottom. I thought this was very good information and something to think about. Deer and Moose Guards on Straight Trucks This topic is the result of a...

I am not a pack rat and more then once I have tried to throw away our huge carriers atlas as we do not use it often. We rely on our GPS and the computer to find where are going. Bob catches me every time I try to throw out the atlas and he puts it back in the closet. Well during the...

How would you like to win a brand new Bose Ride system for your truck? Team Run Smart and Bose have teamed up to give one lucky Team Run Smart member a FREE Bose Ride System. These have an estimate retail value of $4,995. Giveaway ends on September 8, 2016 at 11:59 pm http://bit.ly/2aPfHXI

This is a pretty good quiz to test you knowledge. Some of the questions do not pertain to what we do but still it made me stop and think about my answers. Confusion still persists around basic Hours of Service & Log Book Regulations | Glostone Trucking Solutions

HELP save trouble down the road. Sponsored by TA/Petro Stopping Centers In addition to routine maintenance and repair, an inspection can reduce the risk of a breakdown; this can also provide you peace of mind. When you know your truck's safety features inside and out, you can take a load off...

This looks like it might be a fun call this evening! June 15th Link to register SheDrives Trucks Launch Party

Wondering how many of you on percentage rates use something like truckstop.com to check rates in certain areas of the country? Do you expect the same rate or minimum rate no matter where you are? Do any of you pay to belong to any of these services?

Could you take this survey and share with others? It is intended to help a coalition of groups we are part of respond to FMCSA’s rulemaking to tie roadside inspection data to automatically generating a carriers safety rating on a monthly basis. Our intention is to use responses to show...

Food at PAPA JOHNS Parking! This charity "Cause we Can" is going above and beyond... On Wednesday night Rob who is from the NE is bring down FRESH MAINE LOBSTERS and they will be serving Lobster and Steak. Then the rest of the week they have the following menu. Stop by and have a meal with this...

The Mid America Trucking Show will be March 31 - April 2nd 2016. Here is the GPS coordinates to the Papa Johns Parking lot

What states do not charge tax when buying truck tires?

I have a iPhone 5s and this morning I had a shock and I am still thanking the waitress and the cook at the TA. Early morning and I was the only women in the restaurant and as usual I was working on my computer. The waitress came over and said "Is your name Linda?" I said yes how did you...