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THE HILLBILLY VASECTOMY

TruckersAdmin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:08:36 +0000

THE HILLBILLY VASECTOMY

After their 11th child, an Alabama couple decided that was enough, as they could not afford a larger bed.

So the husband went to his veterinarian and told him that he and his cousin didn't want to have any more children.

The doctor told him that there was a procedure called a vasectomy that could fix the problem but that it was expensive. "A less costly alternative," said the doctor, "is to go home, get a cherry bomb, (fireworks are legal in Alabama) light it, put it in a beer can, then hold the can up to your ear and count to 10."

The Alabamian said to the doctor, "I may not be the smartest tool in the shed, but I don't see how putting a cherry bomb in a beer can next to my ear is going to help me."

"Trust me," said the doctor.

So the man went home, lit a cherry bomb and put it in a beer can. He held the can up to his ear and began to count!

"1"

"2"

"3"

"4"

"5"

( you'll love this...)

At which point he paused, placed the beer can between his legs and continued counting on his other hand.

This procedure also works in Tennessee , Kentucky , Arkansas , Mississippi , Missouri , Florida , West Virginia and Washington D.C.

Check List for New Drivers

TruckerStrike08 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:51:34 +0000

I hope this helps some of you. It's pretty well straight, blunt and to the point. Most of these are commonly asked questions.

Requirements

You'll need a CDL or learner's permit
You must have a relatively clean driving record
Be able to verify employment
Have no addictions to drugs or alcohol
Be able to pass a drug screen
Be able to pass a basic physical test, including hearing and vision
Have a desire to drive truck
Have an interest in mechanical things

Training

Choose your training: private driving school, public (state) driving school, carrier-sponsored school or personal training with an owner-operator
Realize that attending a school takes resources of both time and money
After graduating driving school, you'll be required to go through more training by your employer
You'll be put in a truck with a stranger (your trainer) and you'll ride with him at least four to six weeks before you're given your own truck to drive

Lifestyle Change

Discuss a trucking career with your family, especially if this is a mid-life career change
It requires a lot of adjusting for both you and your family
Your schedule will keep you away from your family for extended periods of time
Role changes - the stay-at-home spouse has to handle being mother and father, nurturer and caretaker, along with handling any problems that arise (with children, bills, repairs, etc.) because truck drivers can't always be reached
You will have to make extra effort to stay in touch and be involved in your family's life
You're going to miss special events in your family's life (like birthdays, births, anniversaries, holidays and sport events)

A Whole Different Place

Ride with somebody and see what truck driving is like
It's not an 8-5 job; you are called out 24 hours a day
It's a stressful job and it gets nasty out there
You have to be able to make decisions and do things unsupervised
There are many distractions on the road--drugs, women and gambling to name a few- Women will show you what they have while driving, some truck stops have places to gamble in them and drugs are everywhere.
It's a lonely profession even though you're surrounded by people
Your only company is the radio or CB
You'll work irregular hours and have an erratic sleeping schedule
Being gone for one week might seem okay, but it's week after week after week
The trucking world is a whole different place and it's a drastic change from a regular job

Financial

Have enough savings to cover living costs while you're training and settling into employment
You may receive very little compensation during your employer's training period
It may take awhile to receive the first paycheck depending upon the company's pay period
It takes awhile to get money flowing
Don't count on signing bonuses--they're often withheld until you've been with the company for a certain amount of time or are spread out in payments over the year
It costs money to live on the road
You'll have to pay for your own food, laundry, shower, snacks, entertainment, etc.
Phone charges home can add up- make sure you check your cell phone plan ahead of time

Misconceptions

Don't fall for the gimmicks in advertisements: "Get paid to see the country; you'll be home every weekend"
Recruiters will make many promises; they aren't always kept-Remember they are getting their next meal from getting you hired onto the company they work for
In reality, you're days will be longer than what you've been told
If you're going into trucking to make "big bucks," you're not going to last
Over-the-road truck driving is a tremendous commitment, not something to be taken lightly
It is not for everyone--you'll find out after about six weeks on the road if you're cut out for it or not
If you don't like OTR driving it's not the end of the world; you can find a job driving locally or just go back home.

Student Things to Take List

Drivers license and Fed Med card (duh, yes some people forget them!!)
Diploma or GPA sheet from your school
Social Security card (UNLAMINATED!)
List of your personal references
List of previous addresses
List of wife's and children's Social Security numbers and birth dates
A blank check or deposit slip from your bank (for direct deposit)
A phone card
Notebook
Calculator (as big as possible)
Ink pens and pencils
Highlighter
Prescription medications
Prescription eye glasses
List of any previous medications or surgeries you've had in the last few years
Police reports from any accidents in which you may have been involved
Full explanations for any arrests
A ten-year work history
As much cash as you can afford (or an ATM card)
Cell phone and charger

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Things For The Truck (Clothes)

3-5 pairs of good (hole free) blue jeans or work pants
5-7 pairs of socks (Take more if you are pulling a flatbed)
5-7 pairs of underwear
3 bras, sports bras would work well (no, not for you guys!)
5-7 heavyweight t-shirts (no offensive logos)
2-3 good sweatshirts (also with no offensive logos)
Good polo shirt or something with a collar
Belt (or suspenders)
Work boots
"Comfy" driving shoes
Light jacket (sweatshirts or hoodies work for me)
Good weather-proof WARM coat (preferably with an attached hood)
Knit hat, stocking hat
Good cold weather gloves (not work gloves!)
1 pair heavyweight socks
1-2 sets of long johns
Work gloves (pigskin type)
Coveralls (Weather permitting)

____________________________________________

Personal Hygiene Stuff

Shower Kit
1. Travel bag
2. Toothpaste & toothbrush
3. Shampoo (pop-top not screw-on caps)
4. Conditioner (if you care about that stuff)
5. Soap (liquid travels better)
6. Disposable razors (or extra razors if you are not the disposable type)
7. Shaving gel or creme
8. Aftershave lotion
9. Antiperspirant
10. Travel mirror
11. Comb or brush
12. Tweezers
13. Nail clippers
14. Small scissors
15. Lotion
16. Feminine hygiene products (If ya need em!)
17. Shower shoes (Cheap pair of flip flops work, you will understand at your first truck stop experience)
18. Laundry soap (plastic bottle w/cap)
Bedding
1. Sleeping bag (extreme cold mummy bag type)
2. Sheet and/or blanket for milder temps
3. Big pillow or pillows
4. Alarm clock (one that will wake you up!)- Screaming Meanie at Pilot is pretty loud OR download an extremely loud ringtone for your cell phone at www.myxer.com type in Sirens LOL it will wake you up. Or should.

TIPS WHILE ON THE ROAD

It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone while driving. If you need to talk
on the move, get a proper "hands-free" system installed.

Use secure parking areas wherever possible. Don't park in isolated, unlit
places, especially at night. Don't tell strangers about your load or itinerary. Inspect your vehicle and load for signs of unauthorized entry or tampering before resuming your journey.

Professional driving is very demanding, so you need to stay fit, physically and mentally. Eating and drinking healthily and taking regular exercise will help you feel better, drive better and live longer!

Adjust your seat so you are sitting as comfortably as possible, with all controls within easy reach.

Use your seat belt, and don't forget your co-driver. Even truck drivers can die if they go through the windshield, or if the airbag is released, when the seat belt is not used! Anyone resting in a bunk should be secured when the vehicle is in motion.

Respect the legal requirements related to driving and rest times. Use your rest hours… to rest!

Don't drink alcohol before driving, and don't take any kind of drugs or medication that may impair your driving skills. Avoid heavy meals before driving, as these can make you feel drowsy.

Don't continue driving if you feel drowsy - STOP! Get out of your vehicle,
stretch your legs and get some fresh air.

Is everything in good working order? Have you checked the brakes (both tractor and trailer), tires (pressure and tread depth), coolant and oil? What about the mirrors, windows, windshield wipers, lights, indicators? How about special equipment like extinguishers and snow chains? Is there any visible damage to the vehicle?

Is the load evenly distributed and properly secured? Will you have to redistribute it and secure it again if you unload part of it before driving on?

Check your route. Any bridges, tunnels, etc. where your vehicle might have a problem (dimensions, weight, dangerous goods)? Is it preferable to make use of motorways, and avoid residential areas? Where will you take your breaks? Check weather conditions!

Remember your blind angle prevents you from seeing other road users (cars,
motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians) close to your vehicle.
Pay particular attention when:
- Turning, in case a vehicle is overtaking in your blind view
- Backing up

Don't overtake, unless you are sure that you have enough room and will not force other vehicles to slow down.

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you - in any case, at least the minimum legal distance. The faster you drive, the greater the separation you need. The safe distance increases with rain, mud,
ice and snow.

Stop if your engine has a defect or the retarder becomes overheated. Don't
proceed until you are sure that there is no further risk of overheating or failure.

Try to anticipate problems. Avoid sudden braking and acceleration which may be dangerous to other road users or waste fuel.

Respect traffic regulations at all times. Don't adopt the bad habits of other road users. Driving safely protects your life, the lives of others and your job!

In case of a breakdown, accident or other emergency, inform your company
and/or the local emergency services immediately. Program emergency numbers into your mobile phone.

After the trip, report to your company any problems with your vehicle, the routes you used, or the deliveries you made, so that repairs or adjustments can be made before the next trip.

At night, dim your headlights in good time when traffic approaches from the
opposite direction. Make sure your lights and reflectors are clean, so that your vehicle is visible.

Adapt your driving to weather conditions. When roads are slippery with rain,
mud, ice or snow, reduce your speed. Don't forget your chains, and don't forget to remove snow and ice from the roof of your vehicle. Reduce your speed when driving in fog, rain or in twilight, and in tunnels.

Park only where permitted. Take care not to obstruct traffic or the vision of other road users and avoid residential areas. Make sure the vehicle cannot move when unattended. Don't leave your engine running unnecessarily. Be on the look out when parking at places to shop or whatnot for signs of No Truck Parking or No parking, and Tow Away Zones.

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Driver's Checklist
As a driver of a commercial motor vehicle, you will need:

A current, valid driver's license for the vehicle being driven
Your medical examiner's certificate
A copy of the vehicle's registration
A copy of the previous day's daily vehicle inspection report
Proof of vehicle insurance
Driver's daily log book
Proof of proper operating authority, if operating for-hire
A copy of your Uniform Hazardous Material Credentials, if handling HazMat that requires the vehicle to be placarded
Documentation of U.S. DOT number
A copy of your U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration or other document showing your Registration number

DO NOT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR CDL- They can hold you for 72 hours until they figure out who you are

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Lot lizards will beat on your door wanting payment for services.

People will ask you for money, ALWAYS say you are broke.

Weird people will approach you in truck stops, I have found it easier just to play stuck up to avoid situations like them propositioning me to give them "services" or other goofy question

Pay close attention to whats going on in your surroundings at all times- rest areas, parking lots, truck stops on the inside and out
__________________

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2009 List of Truck Events

TruckerStrike08 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:47:04 +0000

February  2009
9 - 13
TMC's 2009 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition
Sponsored by Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC)
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Contact: 703-838-1763
Website: tmc.truckline.com
Click here for details

10 - 13
2009 Education Conference & Expo
Sponsored by American Moving & Storage Assn.
Dallas, TX
Website: www.promover.org
Click here for details

11 - 12
Hybrid Vehicles Technology Symposium
Sponsored by Society Of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
San Diego, CA
Website: www.sae.org
Click here for details

16 - 19
HDAW ཅ
Sponsored by Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW)
Orange County Convention Center , Orlando, FL
Contact: 708.226.1300
Website: www.hdaw.org
Click here for details

16
Heavy Duty Dialogue
Sponsored by Heavy Duty Mfgs. Assn. (HDMA)
Orlando, FL
Website: www.hdma.org
Click here for details

16
Annual Business Meeting
Sponsored by American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialist (ACOFAS)
Orlando, FL
Website: www.acofas.com
Click here for details

17
Board of Governers Meeting
Sponsored by Michigan Trucking Association
Lansing, MI
Website: www.mtitrucking.org
Click here for details

18 - 20
OPIS NGL Fundamentals
Sponsored by OPIS
JW Marriott , Houston, TX
Contact: 866.620.5940
Website: www.opisnet.com/ngl/
Click here for details

19
Bull Roast & Trade Show
Sponsored by Maryland Motor Truck Association
Baltimore, MD
Website: www.mmtanet.com
Click here for details

21 - 25
Washington Briefing
Sponsored by American Assn. of State Hwy. and Trans. Officials (AASHTO)
Arlington, VA
Website: www,transportation.org
Click here for details

22 - 24
2009 Winter Leadership
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Westin Arlington Gateway , Arlington, VA
Contact: (703) 838-1755
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

22 - 25
Winter Conference
Sponsored by New Hampshire Motor Trans. Assn.
Key West, FL
Website: www.nhmta.org
Click here for details

March  2009
4 - 6
OPIS Winning Fuel Buying Strategies
Sponsored by OPIS
JW Marriott , Houston, TX
Contact: 866.620.5940
Website: www.opisnet.com/wfbs/index.html
Click here for details

4 - 6
The Work Truck Show 2009
Sponsored by National Truck Equipment Assn. (NTEA)
McCormick Place West Building , Chicago, IL
Contact: 800-441-6832
Website: www.ntea.com/worktruckshow
Click here for details

8 - 11
Annual TCA Convention
Sponsored by Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Orlando, FL
Website: www.truckload.org
Click here for details

9 - 12
The World of Asphalt Show and Conference
Sponsored by World of Asphalt
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Contact: 800-867-6060
Website: www.worldofasphalt.com
Click here for details

10 - 14
Annual Meeting
Sponsored by Truck Renting & Leasing Association (TRALA)
Carlsbad, CA
Website: www.trala.org
Click here for details

11 - 13
Specialized Transportation Symposium
Sponsored by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SCRA)
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
Contact: (703) 698-0291
Website: www.scranet.org
Click here for details

16 - 18
Clean Heavy Duty Conference
Sponsored by CalStart
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.calstart.org
Click here for details

17 - 18
AASA 2nd Annual Vision Conference
Sponsored by Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, Ill., Rosemont, IL
Website: www.aftermarketsuppliers.org
Click here for details

19 - 21
2009 Mid-America Trucking Show
Sponsored by Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY
Website: www.truckingshow.com
Click here for details

23 - 28
Faster Fleet Cleaner Air , California
Sponsored by Faster Fleet - Cleaner Air
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.ffcacalifornia.com
Click here for details

30
Safety & Maintenance Council Fleet Safety Awards
Sponsored by Alabama Trucking Association
Birmingham, AL
Website: www.alabamatrucking.org
Click here for details

April  2009
1 - 2
19th Annual Convention
Sponsored by National Assn. of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools
Nashville, TN
Website: www.napftds.org
Click here for details

1 - 4
31st Annual Convention & Trade Show
Sponsored by Transportation Intermediaries Association
San Antonio, TX
Website: www.tianet.org
Click here for details

4 - 5
4th Annual FMCSA MCSAP Leadership Conference
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Louisville, KY
Website: www.cvsa.org
Click here for details

5 - 7
OPIS Energy Fuel Policy & Supply Summit
Sponsored by OPIS
The Renaissance Hotel , Washington, DC
Contact: 866.620.5940
Website: opisnet.com/altfuels/index.html
Click here for details

6 - 9
2009 Workshop
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Louisville, KY
Website: www.cvsa.org
Click here for details

17 - 18
2009 Marmon Truck Gathering
Sponsored by Marmon Truck
Travel Centers of America, Terrell, TX
Contact: (469) 667-7158
Website: www.marmontrucks.com
Click here for details

18 - 20
ATD Annual Convention
Sponsored by American Truck Dealers (ATD)
Washington, DC
Website: www.nada,org
Click here for details

18 - 20
2009 Convention & Expo: Moving America
Sponsored by American Truck Dealers (ATD)
The Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Washington, DC
Contact: (703) 821-7188
Website: www.atd.org
Click here for details

19 - 22
2009 Alternative Fuels & Vehicle Conference
Sponsored by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI)
Lake Buena Vista , FL
Website: www.afvi.org
Click here for details

20 - 22
Fuel Management University
Sponsored by OPIS
Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio, TX
Contact: (866) 620-5940
Website: www.opisnet.com/fmu/index.html
Click here for details

21 - 25
Annual Conference
Sponsored by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SCRA)
La Quinta, CA
Website: www.scranet.org
Click here for details

23 - 26
71st Annual Convention & Meeting
Sponsored by Alabama Trucking Association
Destin, FL
Website: www.alabamatrucking.org
Click here for details

23 - 24
Annual User Group Meeting
Sponsored by Carrier Logistics Inc.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains, NY
Contact: 914-332-0300
Website: carrierlogistics.com
Click here for details

24 - 26
75 Chrome Shop Annual Truck Show
Sponsored by 75 Chrome Shop
Wildwood, FL
Website: www,75chromeshop.com
Click here for details

25 - 29
Annual Education Management Conference & Exhibition
Sponsored by National Private Truck Council (NPTC)
Nashville, TN
Website: www.nptc.org
Click here for details

26 - 29
2009 NATSO Day on Capitol Hill
Sponsored by NATSO
Washington, DC
Website: www.natso.com
Click here for details

27 - 29
Ethanol & Biodiesel Risk Management University
Sponsored by OPIS
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, IL
Contact: (866) 620-5940
Website: www.opisnet.com/ethbiomgmt/index.html
Click here for details

28 - May 2
2009 Annual Conference & CTLA Mid-year Meeting
Sponsored by Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA)
Carlsbad, CA
Website: www.translaw.org
Click here for details

29 - 30
Annual Legislative Summit
Sponsored by Motor & Equipment Mfrs Assn.
Washington, DC
Website: www.meme.org
Click here for details

29 - May 1
2009 Conference
Sponsored by The Truck Blue Book
Kansas City, KS
Website: www.truckbluebook.com
Click here for details

30
2009 Spring Conference
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Training Association
Phoenix, AZ
Website: www.cvta.org
Click here for details

30 - May 2
2009 Truck Driving Championships & Annual Meeting
Sponsored by New Mexico Trucking Assn.
Albuquerque, NM
Website: www.nmtrucking.org
Click here for details

May  2009
3 - 6
Annual Education Management Conference & Trucking Expo
Sponsored by National Private Truck Council (NPTC)
Nashville, TN
Website: www.nptc.org
Click here for details

5 - 7
2009 Shipper Symposium
Sponsored by Transplace
John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites and Frisco Convention Center, Dallas, TX
Contact: (312) 873-3422
Website: symposium.transplace.com.
Click here for details

6 - 8
Annual Management Conference & Trucking Expo
Sponsored by Utah Trucking Association
St. George, UT
Website: www.utahtrucking.com
Click here for details

7
81st Annual Management Conference
Sponsored by Pennsylvania Motor Truck Assn.
Galloway, NJ
Website: www.pmta.org
Click here for details

10 - 12
61st Annual Conference & Tank Truck Equipment Show
Sponsored by National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC)
San Diego, CA
Website: www.tanktruck.org
Click here for details

13 - 14
2009 Truck &Off-Road Global Summit
Sponsored by Society Of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Lyon, France,
Website: www.sae.org
Click here for details

17 - 19
Safety & Security Division Meeting
Sponsored by Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Louisville, KY
Website: www.truckload.org
Click here for details

28 - 30
American Truck Historical Society National Convention & Antique Truck Show
Sponsored by American Truck Historical Society
John Hunt Park, Huntsville, AL
Contact: 816-891-9900
Website: www.aths.org
Click here for details

31 - June 2
Annual Conference & Expo
Sponsored by Transportation Marketing & Communications Association
Orlando, FL
Website: www.tmcatoday.org
Click here for details

June  2009
1 - 3
2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition
Sponsored by ITS America
Fort Washington, MD
Website: www.itsa.org
Click here for details

2 - 4
Roadcheck 2009
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Nationwide,
Website: www.cvsa.org
Click here for details

12 - 13
Oak Grove Truckers Jamboree
Sponsored by Oak Grove Petro Stopping Center
Oak Grove, MO
Website: www.oakgrovepetro.com
Click here for details

21 - 23
National Accounting & Finance Council (NAFC) Executive Education Forum
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Incline Village, NV
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

25 - 27
2009 Great West Truck Show
Sponsored by Great West Truck Show
Las Vegas, NV
Contact: 888.349.4287
Website: www.greatwesttruckshow.com
Click here for details

July  2009
8 - 10
Refrigerated Division Meeting
Sponsored by Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
La Jolla, CA
Website: www.truckload.org
Click here for details

9 - 10
Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Sponsored by Iowa 80 Truckstop
Walcott, IA
Website: www.iowa80truckstop.com
Click here for details

26 - 29
Forum for Motor Carrier General Counsels
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Vancouver, BC
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

August  2009
5 - 9
2009 International Convention & Trade Show
Sponsored by Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS)
National Harbor, MD
Website: www.diesel.org
Click here for details

8
2009 Brockway Truck Show
Sponsored by Brockway Truck Preservation Association
Cortland, NY
Website: www.brockwaytrucks.org
Click here for details

11 - 13
2009 All-Truck Nationals
Sponsored by Midwest All Truck Nationals
Carlisle, PA
Website: www.alltrucknats.com
Click here for details

13 - 15
2009 Great Salt Lake Kindey Kamp Truck Show
Sponsored by Great Salt Lake Truck Show
Thanksgiving Point, Salt Lake City, UT
Contact: (800) 877-1320
Website: www.saltlaketruckshow.com
Click here for details

17 - 23
NAIC 2009
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
San Jose, CA
Website: www.cvsa.org
Click here for details

18
Summer Executive Commitee Meeting
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
San Jose, CA
Website: www.cvsa.org
Click here for details

18 - 22
National Truck Driving Championships
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
San Jose, CA
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

20 - 22
GATS 2009
Sponsored by Great American Trucking Show (GATS)
Dallas, TX
Website: www.gatsonline.com
Click here for details

23 - 26
Annual International Conference
Sponsored by American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)
San Diego, CA
Website: www.aamva.org
Click here for details

September  2009
8 - 9
Technical Advisory Group Meeting
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Linthicum, MD
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

11 - 12
Independent Contractor Division Meeting
Sponsored by Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Chicago, IL
Website: www.truckload.org
Click here for details

11 - 13
2009 Big Iron Classic
Sponsored by Big Iron Classic
Kasson, MN
Website: www.bigironclassic.com
Click here for details

14 - 17
Fall Meeting & SuperTech
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Raleigh , NC
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

18 - 20
Trade Show & Convention
Sponsored by North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA)
Louisville, KY
Website: www.natda.org
Click here for details

19 - 24
2009 Annual Conference
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Baltimore, MD
Website: www.cvsa.org
Click here for details

20 - 26
2009 Brake Safety Week
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Nationwide,
Website: www.cvsa.org
Click here for details

October  2009
4 - 7
2009 Management Conference & Exhibition
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Contact: 703-838-1755
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

4 - 7
2009 Management Conference & Exhibition
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Las Vegas, NV
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

9 - 10
2009 Tennesee Truck Show
Sponsored by Joey Holiday
Fitzgerald Truck Sales, Crossville , TN
Contact: (615) 347-4525
Website: www.joeyholiday.com/truckshow.htm
Click here for details

17 - 18
Truck Show Latino
Sponsored by Independent Trade show Management, LLC
Fairplex, Pomona, CA
Contact: 1-800-227-5992, ext.13
Website: www.truckshowlatino.com
Click here for details

22 - 26
Automotive Engineering Conference
Sponsored by Society Of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Hanoi, Vietnam,
Website: www.sae.org
Click here for details

22 - 24
Big Rig Expo
Sponsored by Big Rig Shows
Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa, OK
Contact: 800-481-0650
Website: www.BigRigExpo.com
Click here for details

November  2009
4 - 7
UTA 10th Annual Convention
Sponsored by Used Truck Association (UTA)
San Antonio, TX
Contact: 877-GETS-UTA
Website: www.uta.org
Click here for details

4 - 7
10th Annual UTA Convention
Sponsored by Used Truck Association (UTA)
San Antonio, TX
Contact: (877) GETS-UTA
Website: www.uta.org
Click here for details

13 - 17
Annual Meeting & TransComp
Sponsored by National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
Anaheim, CA
Website: www.nitl.org
Click here for details

February  2010
9 - 12
TMC's 2010 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition
Sponsored by Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC)
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL
Contact: 703-838-1763
Website: tmc.truckline.com
Click here for details

21 - 23
2010 Winter Leadership
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Westin Arlington Gateway, Arlington, VA
Contact: 703-838-1755
Website: www.truckline.com
Click here for details

Truck Driving Jobs- January 2009 List

TruckerStrike08 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:44:16 +0000

I created a list of truck driving jobs for January 2009 on my site. But in order to help everyone I feel everyone should see it no matter where it is.

I was at a Truck Stop the other day in Tennessee and picked up a huge stack of magazines that have trucking jobs in them. Just because it does not say Florida doesn't mean they don't hire there, some companies have a map of where they hire, so it's best to check there as well. Here are some of the companies I came up with:

KLLM (Hires in Florida)
1-800-832-5556
www.kllm.info

Knight- 28 Dry Van Division Service Centers (Hires in Florida)
1-877-460-8030
www.knighttrans.com

Mercer Transportation
1-877-276-7059
www.mercertown.com

Kennesaw Transportation
1-800-515-6022
www.kennesawtrans.com

Dart Advantage (Hires in Florida)
http://www.dartadvantage.com/contactcust.htm
See website for specific number to call

Swift Transportation
1-866-588-5256
www.swifttruckingjobs.com

Atlas
1-800-525-3029
http://www.atlastruckinginc.com/trucking/trucking.html

All American Xpress (Hires in Florida)
1-800-282-1911 ext 115 & 107
http://www.allamericanxpress.com/

Ad Transport
1-877-DRIVER-5
http://www.adtransport.com/

Daily Express
1-800-669-6414
www.dailyrecruiting.com
www.dailyexp.com

Empire Express inc. (Some parts of Florida)
1-800-500-3089
www.empireexpress.com

Pacesetter 100% O/O only (Texas and Oklahoma
1-800-725-3384

Andrus Transportation Services
1-800-888-5838 ext. 1402
www.andrustrans.com

P.A.M Trasnport
www.pamdrivers.com
Experienced drivers- 1-800-283-5125
Less than 3 months experience or refresher applicants- 1-877-440-7890

Bisson Transportation (Maine Based) Owner Operators
sharren@bissontransportation.com
1-877-219-7250

K&B Transportation
1-800-851-8651
www.kbtransportation.com

U.S Xpress
1--866-432-1022
www.xpressdrivers.com

Valley Transportation Services
1-800-657-4910
www.valleytransinc.com
Sandy in recruiting selliot@valleytransinc.com

T.M Morley, INC. -Reefer/ O/O's wanted
Mike Morley
1-800-438-4787

Crete Carrier- Dry Van
www.cretecarrier.com
1-800-889-2221

Shaffer Trucking- Reefer
1-800-669-0322
www.shaffertrucking.com

Hunt Transportation
www.huntstransport.com
1-888-228-9685

A to Z Transportation
1-877-251-6411

West Side Transportation
www.westsidetransport.com
1-877-565-6360

Market Transport, LTD
www.markettransport.com
1-800-241-2415

WSE Transportation, LLC for "Independent Contractors) (Hire in some of Florida)
1-877-405-1303
www.willisshaw.com

O&S Trucking
1-800-509-2021
www.oandstrucking.com

Lone Star Transportation (Flatbed)
1-866-750-8520
www.lonestar-llc.com

R&R Trucking (Hazmat and security clearance a must)
Dan Howard
1-800-625-6885
dan.howard@randrtruck.com
www.randrtruck.com

PRIME inc. (Flatbed, Reefer, Tanker)
1-800-540-6911
www.prineinc.com

Texas Star Express
1-866-455-1977
www.tsexpress.com

Heart Land Express
1-800-441-4953
www.heartlandexpress.com

Decker
1-877-2-DECKER
www.drivedecker.com

KEEN Transport, INC.
1-888-USA-KEEN
www.keentransport.com

Butler Transport
1-800-KC-TRUCK
TEXT the word BUTLER to 48696 for job opportunities

Celadon
1-800-583-8809
www.driveceladon.com
straighttalk@CeledonTrucking.com

Ozark Motor Lines INC.
1-877-264-8176
www.ozark.com

Colonial Freight Systems
1-800-826-1402
www.cfsi.com

Marten
1-866-370-4478
www.Drive4marten.com

TruckerStrike08 Thoughts

TruckerStrike08 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:38:26 +0000

Some may agree or disagree, either way is fine. I know I pushed and shoved the trucker strike on April 1, 2008 in people's faces including the media, newspaper, major news stations, and radio stations. Basically anyone I could possibly think of got contacted.

Made some mad and some love me to death but in the end I still feel it raised the eye brows it needed to raise and got the attention of the general population. Just my thoughts.

Time to strike!!

CARDIAC-KID — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:41:04 +0000

The best time to strike is June 3,4,5. Harrasment week. Take 3 days off and hurt the D.O.T. revenue, but help your own. Let the shippers, and stores whine. It will only be effective when shoppers start screaming. Then you can tell the incompatent public, that hates trucks, this is how your goods get here!! Boo-hoo!! It only takes three days, been through it with a blizzard in '99.We were offered $$$$$$ to haul food, and given excemptions from scales, because cities were out of food!! Three days doesn't hurt anyone except "uncle sam". Besides it will help rebuild our oil supply......ha ha!! Same s--t different year!! This fuel increase is every year and congress says they will look into it, fuel drops a dime, then nothing else said. Until everyone shuts the trucks off, get used to it!

new forum

Julian — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:01:29 +0000

you could use jut a general chat forum or a news and announcments forum

Jesus is coming and boy, is He pissed

DamnItRemus — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:55:09 +0000

It's the name of a song by The Bellamy Brothers, ever listen to it?

Truck Wont Stay Crunk Up.

CollardGreens — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:11:02 +0000

First of all. Hello. My problem is I had my truck parked for about 9 days. When I went to start it it would not start plent of volts to turn but no start. I check my fuel filters one in front is full, the one under starter was half full. I spray little starter fluid and truck started but only for two seconds. I try to start it agan but nothing. I hit it with starter fluid again it starts and runs for 2 seconds then die. I changed out SRS and TRS sensors and fuel pump, but same results. Engine is in a 2001 Freightliner FLD-120. Can someone assist me please?

our protest is working

witchdoctor77 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:38:14 +0000

The protest is working. It is drawing attention and support from all

around the country. It is being covered by most major media and people are

taking notice and being educated. This is a really good thing and major

accomplishment. We should do everything we can to support these guys and

realize we are all in this together. The only way we will get fuel prices to come

down is thru boycotting the oil companies...hit them in their profit margins and

prices will come down. I don't care what we are being told about supply/demand

the falling dollar, etc. Its all bullshit. We as consumers and citizens have the

final economic power and we need to use it now. As voters we have power to oust

the politicians that are selling us out, we need to use that power too.

Photo On The Night Stand

Heather — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:22:20 +0000

Photo on the Night Stand

After a long night of making love,

The guy notices a photo of another man,

On the woman's nightstand by the bed.
He begins to worry.

"Is this your husband?":>He nervously asks.

"No, silly,"

She replies, snuggling up to him.

"Your boyfriend, then?"

He continues.

"No, not at all,"

She says, nibbling away at his ear.

"Is it your dad or your brother?"

He inquires, hoping to be reassured.

"No, no, no! You are so hot when you're jealous!"
She answers.

"Well, who in the heck is he, then?"

He demands.

She whispers in his ear "That's me before the surgery.

When You're Broke, You're Broke!

Heather — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:50:25 +0000

A little old lady answered a knock on the door one
day, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a
vacuum cleaner. "Good morning," said the young man.
"If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like to
demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners." Go away!" said the old lady. "I haven't got any money!"
and she proceeded to close the door. Quick as a flash, the young man
wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open.
" Don't be too hasty!" he said. "Not until you have at
least seen my demonstration." And with that, he emptied a bucket
of horse manure onto her hallway carpet. " If this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure
from your carpet, Madam, I will personally eat the
remainder." The old lady stepped back and said, "Well I hope you've got a damned
good appetite, because they cut off my electricity
this morning."

Nun in Hooters~

Heather — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:38:17 +0000

The Nun in Hooters

A nun, badly needing to use the restroom, walked into a local

Hooters.

The place was hopping with music and loud conversation and

every once in a while "the lights would turn off."

Each time the lights would go out, the place would erupt into

cheers.

However, when the revelers saw the nun, the room went dead

silent.

She walked up to the bartender, and asked, "May I please use

the restroom?

The bartender replied, "OK, but I should warn you that there

is a statue of a naked man in there wearing only a fig leaf."

"Well, in that case, I'll just look the other way," said the

nun.

So the bartender showed the nun to the back of the

restaurant.

After a few minutes, she came back out, and the whole place

stopped just long enough to give the nun a loud round of applause. !

She went to the bartender and said, "Sir, I don't understand.

Why did they applaud for me just because I went to the restroom?"

"Well, now they know you're one of us," said the bartender,

"Would you like a drink?"

"No thank you, but, I still don't understand," said the

puzzled nun.

"You see," laughed the bartender, "every time someone lifts

the fig leaf on that statue, the lights go out.

Now, how about that drink?"

Old men can still think fast!!

TruckersAdmin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:28:29 +0000

Old men can still think fast

The old farmer had a large pond in the back, fixed up nicely with
picnic tables, a barbecue pit, horseshoe courts, and some apple and
peach trees. The pond was properly shaped and fixed up for swimming
when it was built.

One evening, the old guy decided to go down to the pond and look it
over. He hadn't been there for a while. He grabbed a five gallon
bucket to bring back some fruit.

As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with
skinny dipping in his pond. As he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young women
skinny dipping in his pond.As he approached, he made the women
aware of his presence.

At once, they all went to the deep end.

One of the women shouted to him, "We're not coming out until you
leave."

The old man frowned, "I did not come down here to watch you young
ladies swim naked, or to make you get out of the pond naked."

Holding up the bucket, he said, "I'm here to feed the alligator."

Moral:- Old men can still think fast!!