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28
Jan
Light the Way
As January comes to an end, the ITEA hopes the first few weeks of 2017 have been enlightening. As January gives way to February, the days grow longer and life-giving sunlight shines longer each day. When darkness approaches, humans must […]
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24
Dec
A New Year’s Resolution
On behalf of the Illinois Truck Enforcement Association, Merry Christmas! We hope this holiday season has been filled with joy and memorable times with loved ones and friends. Christmas is often a time to look back over the past 12 […]
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10
Dec
Inclement Weather Ahead
There 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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05
Nov
Dumb Laws: Covered Heavy Duty Tows
Welcome to the third installment of the dumb laws trilogy involving the federal FAST Act implementation in Illinois. To review, the FAST Act in and of itself is not dumb. The intentions are good. What is dumb is the how […]
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13
Aug
1+1=Combination of Vehicles
Its 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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21
May
Beach Towels & Tow Trucks
Imagine you are on the beach – taking in the sun, the breeze and the sound of the waves are only slightly drowned out by the cool rhythms of some classic Bob Marley. Now think about the colorful floral beach […]
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07
May
Milkshakes
When a young person studies mathematics, he will invariably learn about the law of mutual exclusivity. You cannot turn left and turn right at the same time. A coin cannot land heads and tails simultaneously. As the same person begins […]
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27
Dec
Shovels, Brooms & Buckets
Think back to a time earlier in the year when the sun was out, the air was warming, the trees were turning green. As you walked past the pear tree in your backyard, you took a piece of the fruit, […]
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16
Aug
Incompetent Evidence
Want to easily annoy a uniformed police officer? When you see him walking into a store (presumably minding his own business), say “I didn’t do it!” Maybe you could point at your friend and say “He did it!” Worst yet, […]
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01
Feb
Impounding Trucks: Part 2 – Administrative Tows
Hey – did you hear the government is strapped for cash? Not really a new concept, and most people have their own personal opinion about why the crisis occurred and how to solve the problems. Contrary to popular belief, most […]
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