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16
Sep
The Case for ITEA Training
TweetKnowledge is power. When it comes to Illinois truck law, the more one knows and understands, the more power they have. With volumes of Illinois laws and regulations, coupled with even more federal laws and regulations, it is hard to […]
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10
Dec
Inclement Weather Ahead
TweetThere is no denying it, and there is no hiding from it. Old Man Winter has arrived and he plans to stay for a while. While winter can bring headaches, it also brings something special to everyone who lives in […]
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15
Oct
Give Them an Inch…
TweetGive them and inch and they’ll take a mile, is how the old saying goes. Police officers see this in action every day. The speed limit is 30 mph but the motorists push the limit to see how much faster […]
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08
Oct
Pilot Cars
TweetThe average person who sees an oversize/overweight vehicle thinks one thing: big. It’s huge. It’s a massive truck. They only say this because their point of reference is a world full of small cars and SUVs. The truth is many […]
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17
Sep
Friendly Competition
TweetAsk any law enforcement officer, and if they’re willing to be honest, they will admit there’s an endless competition between police officers and fire fighters. Sometimes this competition is as simple as poking fun at the differences between assignments. Other […]
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13
Aug
1+1=Combination of Vehicles
TweetIts simple math: 1+1=2. Or isn’t it? When a person has a locker which needs to be secured, he employs a lock which is opened with a key, or a combination. Why is it called a combination lock? Because there […]
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16
Jul
A Truck Divided
TweetThe basic principle of a divisible load is simple, only those items broken down to the bare minimum qualify. One bucket per excavator. One excavator per trailer. Nothing more, nothing less. Cranes cannot carry extra equipment or building materials, and […]
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02
Jul
Up or Down?
TweetThe introduction to this article serves as a reminder that all Illinois truck & trailer flat weight base plates were due for renewal on Thursday, June 30th. Luckily, the Secretary of State is also open on Saturdays! While the topic […]
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28
May
Leveling Portable Scales
TweetSome things in life are common sense. Some things are not. Sometimes common sense prevails, other times it fails. In this conundrum of worldly imperfection, it is quite apparent the laws generated by the elected officials at all levels of […]
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07
May
The Clock Is Ticking
TweetWith its roots in 19th century warfare, the phrase “deadline” has an interesting, somewhat literal, etymology. According to author Christine Ammer, the term “deadline” was coined at the hellish Andersonville, GA prison camp, and first appeared in writing in a […]
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