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Videos: How to do a full body workout inside the cab of a semi

Okay people. It’s the beginning of a new year. We’ve all spent the holidays stuffing ourselves with turkey, pumpkin pie, fruitcake, and roast beast. Then many of you drank enough to drown a hippo on New Year’s Eve. Then in … Continue reading

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Twas the night before Christmas: Trucker style

Well, it’s that time of year again. Christmas is here and you and your brother have finally settled out of court over that ugly turkey drumstick incident. The house is filled with holiday cheer. Everyone is happy to be together … Continue reading

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Who’s a trucker?

No, seriously. That’s a real question. Does just driving a truck make you a trucker? Or is there something more to it? Sorry, I realize I didn’t put a quiz on your syllabus, but hey, that’s the nature of the … Continue reading

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Smart Phone Truckers: Speeding Tickets? Protect your Rights with My Max Speed

My Max Speed™ documents your rate of speed by geo-location every 5 seconds to accurately confirm your speed at the time of a citation or need. Iconosys announces the release of My Max Speed™ for smart phones – a speed … Continue reading

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How the Increase in Diesel Prices Affects Trucking Jobs

Trucking is not an easy industry to work in, especially if you’re one of the people who operate a rig.  You face long hours on the road with nothing but the radio for company, trying not to fall asleep at … Continue reading

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Trucker Pullover Protest Against Rising Diesel Prices Monday May 23 1-2 PM

New York NY – May 20, 2011 – On May 23rd, 2011 from 1:00-2:00pm Eastern truckers are being asked to pull their trucks to the side of the road for one hour to gain the attention of Washington and focus it … Continue reading

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Truckers: Be heard on the proposed HOS changes

I’m known as the king of a few things. The Evil Overlord calls me the King of Cheese. I’m guessing it’s because of my love of Sharp Cheddar. Yea. That’s gotta be it. I’m also the King of Justification. With enough … Continue reading

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E-logs: Do they really Increase Driving Time?

Thanks @ToddMcCann for posting this. Every day in America, people who “know what’s best” for truckers are trying to convince us how great e-logs are. One of the biggest things these pushers are trying to make us snort is that … Continue reading

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Road Safe America – Here are some facts for you

It seems like everywhere you turn in the trucking industry somebody is trying to regulate you, or make you pay more money. The trucking industry is overly regulated in the United States. Instead of wanting to fix the problem, most … Continue reading

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Thank a Trucker – Pay it Forward

I am an avid Twitter user, and every Friday on twitter is recognized by this hashtag #FollowFriday. This morning while doing my follow Friday mentions I decided to add the hashtag #ThankYou to mine. If you follow me on twitter … Continue reading

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