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19
Mar
“L” is for Airbrakes?
Air-brakes. One of the most confusing words for some truck drivers. All drivers are expected to conduct a pre-trip inspection. Many are even expected to know how to adjust their own slack adjusters. But how many can tell another what […]
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12
Mar
Bring The Noise, Or Don’t
Several years back, a stereo company produced a commercial to advertise the audible power of their stereo systems. It featured what appeared to be two business men dressed in black suits driving a luxury vehicle. The driver put a CD […]
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05
Mar
If It’s Weird, It’s Wrong?
Ok, the title of this article is a total lie. Weird things are not always wrong, they are just different. If you use social media, your news feed is filled with the bizzare. Marketers use whacked out images and ludicrous […]
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27
Feb
An Unnecessary Necessity
Remember when Stella Liebeck spilled that hot cup of McDonald’s coffee all over her lap, burned herself and then sued for an exorbitant amount of money? Some may argue this lawsuit was the beginning of the obvious, common sense warnings […]
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20
Feb
Don’t Be A Punchline
It’s that time of year again: another Super Bowl has come and gone. Who doesn’t love a good commercial? Whether your team was in the big game or not, we all seemed to enjoy the game breaks featuring new zany […]
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13
Feb
Give Me A Brake, Jake
There are many famous “Jakes” in this beautiful country. From all-star pitcher Jake Arrieta in the sports world, to Jake Gyllenhaal in Hollywood, to White House correspondent and political figure Jake Tapper. But in the trucking industry, the most famous […]
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06
Feb
There’s Still A Dead Cop
It’s hard to believe more than five months have elapsed since the suicide of Fox Lake, IL police lieutenant Charles Gliniewicz. The scorching heat of that September day saw the very best of the law enforcement. They rallied together for […]
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30
Jan
Don’t Hinge Your Plates
What does it mean to display something? The term itself seems simple enough. Take a moment to look around right now. Whether you’re in your living room, out in your vehicle or in a public place, there are numerous items […]
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23
Jan
Who’s Got Your Ear?
Let’s get back to the basics. It seems among the general trucking population, including the unschooled law enforcement officers, there’s a disconnect between those who truly need a CDL and those who do not. Despite the many resources available, everyone […]
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16
Jan
Permits In Your Pocket
Back in the day, your math teacher would tell you that you won’t always have a calculator so you better be able to find the solution in your head. Fast forward to 2015 and in your pocket is a smartphone […]
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