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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:46:57 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Near-passage:-California-bill-would-add-toll-lanes-on-91-Freeway A bill on its way to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk is intended to clear any legal hurdles for Riverside County's project to build toll lanes on California's 91 Freeway. ... [Click link for rest of article] Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:25:19 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#How-is-it-bad-to-save-a-buck? This is some pretty simple math, but let me walk you through it. Let's say that you buy a truck for $140,000. If you got a 10 percent savings on that, you'd keep $14,000. OOIDA and a number of other groups have proposed to provide a 10 percent credit on the purchase of new trucks meeting 2010 engine standards for anyone - individuals. Right now, this is just a proposal, so the details aren't nailed down. ... [Click link for rest of article] Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:25:19 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/contact-us.html Contact Us at Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:51:04 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/girly-girly.html Vicki great site, just wondering how you do the girly girly stuff? Hair makeup bathroom needs etc. Look forward to your answer. Take Care! ----- Response Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:39:17 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Produce-Center-to-Install-All-Electric-Trailer-Refrigeration-Units The New England Produce Center in Chelsea, Mass., will install 79 Carrier Transicold Vector 5100 all-electric trailer refrigeration units, which will replace diesel-powered units that previously ran. ... The Vector 5100 units are also expected to help eliminate the annual consumption of more than 480,000 gallons of diesel fuel, which can save the produce market approximately $500,000 a year. ... [Click link for rest of article] Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:11:44 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/pilot-challenge-magazine-poll.html Here are the results of our Pilot Challenge Magazine Poll. We asked professional truck drivers to answer three quick questions... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:45:58 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#The-free-monthly-Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips-Email-Newsletter will be published Friday. Subscribe now. #trucking Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:01:43 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Trailer-Side-Skirts-Save-This-Trucker-8.94[percent]-in-Fuel Some truck owners have begun buying trailer side skirts because they need them to legally run in California. Others got them because they know the skirts can and do save fuel at highway speeds. Among the latter are Greg & Dannele Decker, who operate Triple Decker Transport out of Airdrie, Alberta. He drives a 2007 Volvo VT880 with a D16 engine that pulls an '02 Utility 3000R reefer equipped with Windyne skirts (http://windyne.com). He says they save 8.94 percent in fuel. ... "I just completed a trip to North Carolina with a company dry van (no fairings) and my fuel average was 5.83 U.S. mpg. I did a trip to Virginia at the end of July and averaged 6.4 U.S. mpg with our trailer. Both times I weighed 80,000 pounds leaving Alberta and came home weighing 77,000 pounds. ... "As you can see from the above data, I increased my fuel economy by 8.94 percent. The miles driven were slightly higher in the last four months but I used 503.543 gallons or 1906.121 liters less fuel. Using the average fuel cost for that time period we saved $1,467.83 which would extrapolate to $4,403.49/year. "With the cost of the Windyne Flex-Fairings being $4,600 U.S. ($5,000 Canadian), it will take approximately 13.6 months to pay for the fairings. With an expected life cycle of 10 years, my total dollar savings (at today's fuel prices) will be approximately $39,000. ... [Click link for rest of article] Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:34:31 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/xtreme-fuel-treatment-review.html Xtreme Fuel Treatment Successful truck owner operators and trucking fleets understand the importance of saving every dollar wherever possible. Most owner Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:22:27 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/shower-review-flying-j-pennsylvania-carlisle.html This is a review of the shower facility at the Flying J Inc. in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Shower review Flying J Pennsylvania Carlisle. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:11:13 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-flying-j-pennsylvania-carlisle.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Flying J in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Fuel Island Review Flying J Pennsylvania Carlisle Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:08:21 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Truckers'-GPS-from-Rand-McNally-upgraded The IntelliRoute TND, a GPS navigation device specifically designed by Rand McNally for professional truck drivers, now creates state-by-state mileage reports that can be exported to spreadsheets for IFTA fuel tax reporting. The new feature is part of a free upgrade announced by Rand McNally that also includes... [Click link for rest of article] Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:09:49 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#AC-for-AZ-truckstops Two installation sites in Cochise County, AZ along Interstate 10 have been agreed upon for electric hookups for long-haul diesel trucks, according to a recent announcement from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The installations will be part of a truck anti-idling project designed to reduce engine emissions along southern Arizona highways. ... According to the announcement, each of the parking spaces will include cooling and heating units for heavy-duty trucks. The cost of electricity is projected to be less than half of what it would cost to power the trucks' onboard systems by leaving the diesel engine running. Payment for the electricity will be made at on-site kiosks which will accept credit cards. ... [Click link for rest of article] Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:09:49 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#CVSA-brake-safety-week-Sept.-12-18 Any drivers who haven't checked their brakes in a while might want to do so. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual Brake Safety Week starts Sunday, Sept. 12. ... [Click link for rest of article] Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:30:35 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/max-burton-stove-to-go.html Is the Max Burton Stove to Go Digital Cooker a good value? Here is where professional truck drivers who have tried one can review it. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:08:25 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/restaurant-review-petro-pennsylvania-carlisle.html This is a review of the restaurant at the Petro Stopping Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Restaurant Review Petro Pennsylvania Carlisle Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:40:13 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-flying-j-south-carolina-rock-hill.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Flying J in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Fuel Island Review Flying J South Carolina Rock Hill Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:38:24 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/restaurant-review-pilot-georgia-tifton.html This is a review of the Steak 'n Shake restaurant at the Pilot Travel Center in Tifton, Georgia. Restaurant Review Pilot Georgia Tifton Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:33:13 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/health-and-wellness.html Although professional truck drivers sit for long periods of time while working, health and wellness are not only achievable, but can help save money in the short and long term. See how... Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:51:01 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/water-vending-machines.html Certain sources of water can be quite expensive. One less expensive source is bottle your own water vending machines. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:51:00 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/sitemap.html This HTML sitemap lists and links to all pages on our site so that you may find specific information by section or titles or keywords. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:51:00 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/shower-review-flying-j-south-carolina-latta.html This is a review of the shower facility at the Flying J in Latta, South Carolina. Shower review Flying J South Carolina Latta. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:54:16 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-pilot-georgia-albany.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Pilot Travel Center in Albany, Georgia. Fuel Island Review Pilot Georgia Albany Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:52:27 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-pilot-virginia-staunton.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Pilot Travel Center in Staunton, Virginia. Fuel Island Review Pilot Virginia Staunton Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:49:22 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-pilot-georgia-cordele-2.html This is a second review of the fuel island at the Pilot Travel Center in Cordele, Georgia. Fuel Island Review Pilot Georgia Cordele 2 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:49:21 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-flying-j-north-carolina-kenly.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Flying J Travel Center in Kenly, North Carolina. Fuel Island Review Flying J North Carolina Kenly Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:49:21 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-pilot-south-carolina-florence.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Pilot Travel Center in Florence, South Carolina. Fuel Island Review Pilot South Carolina Florence Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:49:20 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-pilot-south-carolina-summerville.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Pilot Travel Center in Summerville, South Carolina. Fuel Island Review Pilot South Carolina Summerville Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:49:19 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-pilot-michigan-battle-creek.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Pilot Travel Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. Fuel Island Review Pilot Michigan Battle Creek Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:49:19 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/fuel-island-review-flying-j-florida-saint-augustine.html This is a review of the fuel island at the Flying J Travel Center in Saint Augustine, Florida. Fuel Island Review Flying J Florida Saint Augustine Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:49:17 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Shorepower-adds-two-sites-in-south-Arizona Truckers on Interstate 10 will have at least two new electrification options at truck stops in the near future when traveling through Cochise County, AZ. ... Shorepower Technologies has been selected to install nearly 60 units at the Gas City Truck Stop, at the intersection of State Highway 90 and I-10 in Benson. At least 30 units will be installed at the Sunmart Truck Stop, located at Exit 378 and I-10 in San Simon. ... [Click link for rest of article] Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:16:27 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Truckers,-now-you-can-evaluate-your-truck-stop-fuel-island-experiences: Grade them. #truckers #trucking #truckdrivers Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:33:36 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#COMPETITION-WATCH:-Interstate-Distribution-begins-massive-trailer-side-skirt-installation Interstate Distributor Co., Freight Wing and the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC), have announced the beginning of one of the industry's largest installations of trailer side skirts. ...installing 2,058 Freight Wing Aeroflex side skirts in July at its maintenance facilities. ... According to [Lee] Owens [senior vice-president of maintenance and facilities for Interstate Distributor], the Freight Wing side skirts give a lot of bang for the buck when it comes to reducing fuel consumption and emissions. "We've tested the side skirts for the past few years and have seen up to a 5[percent] improvement in fuel economy depending upon the route and the speed we're travelling. The higher the average speed, the better the performance. We also tested durability - a huge factor for us in deciding which side skirts to purchase. We chose the Freight Wing product because it was more resilient than others we tested." ... [Click link for rest of article] Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:22:20 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#SCL-endorses-'empty-miles'-program The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada (SCL) says the VICS Empty Miles service will help drive transportation cost efficiencies and support the sustainability efforts of its members. The Empty Miles service is an industry-led backhaul transport solution for the North American supply chain.... ... The program matches a company's trucks and trailers on the return leg of their journey with cargo that can be retrieved or delivered along the return route. In tandem with removing empty transport vehicles from the road, Empty Miles has been shown to curb greenhouse gas emissions, decrease fuel consumption, increase user productivity and save money. ... [Click link for rest of article] Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:26:36 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Trojan-Battery-to-power-Bergstrom-NITE-Systems Trojan Battery Co. will supply absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery power for Bergstrom's NITE no-idle line of products. ... According to Trojan Battery, to effectively power an auxiliary heating or cooling system like Bergstrom's, a battery with deep cycling capabilities is required. The Overdrive is equipped with a thicker, more robust plate and a heavy-duty grid that makes it ideal for such applications. The NITE systems are CARB-approved and generate emissions-free high BTU cooling capacity. ... The OverDrive AGM 31 battery is a sealed deep cycle, AGM battery designed for powering no-idle HVAC systems over long periods of time. It provides a steady current in excess of 10 hours to effectively maintain power to the APU system. ... [Click link for rest of article] Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:26:36 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Trucks-of-the-future-driven-by-coming-greenhouse-gas,-fuel-efficiency-regs In some aspects of trucking, the future is approaching at warp speed. And nowhere is that more true than the technology being driven by coming greenhouse gas reduction regulations and proposed mandates to increase fuel efficiency. ... Predictive cruise control uses GPS and digital mapping techniques, something already being pursued by trains to save fuel by predicting hills, valleys and regulating fuel use to match. [Click link for rest of article] Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:26:36 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#IdleAire-back-open-for-business New IdleAire Inc. CEO Mike Fielden admits it's going to be a tough sell to woo former customers back to using its in-cab services after the previous owners unexpectedly shut down in January. Many drivers had money on their IdleAire cards at the time of the company's closure and were never reimbursed by the previous owners for the money they were owed. However, Fielden told Land Line that the new owners plan to honor the prepaid balances customers had on their cards. ... According to Fielden, so far nine sites, which are mainly located in the southern states, have been reopened. The plan is to reopen 25 sites by this fall. ... [Click link for rest of article] Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:26:36 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/product-reviews.html The sizes of their commercial motor vehicles often limit the shopping options of many professional truck drivers. Which items marketed to and sold to them pass muster? Read our product reviews. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:33:02 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-stop.html A truck stop sells products and services to meet the needs of truckers and trucks. Prices can be much higher than at a retail store, but value and savings opportunities exist. Review one today. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:32:17 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/heater-meals.html Are Heater Meals a good value? Here is where professional truck drivers who have tried them can weigh in with reviews. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:23:18 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Loblaw's-hybrid-Class-8-pilot-project-underway Loblaw Companies Limited has become the first Canadian retailer to pilot a hybrid Class 8 truck in an effort to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the fleet's carbon footprint. The company has set a target to improve the fuel efficiency of its corporate transport fleet by 2[percent] compared to its 2009 level. ... [Click link for rest of article] Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:40:55 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/shower-review-pilot-virginia-staunton.html This is a review of the shower facility at the Pilot Travel Center in Staunton, Virginia. Shower review Pilot Virginia Staunton. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:37:32 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/green-bags.html We reviewed Debbie Meyer Green Bags for their ability to keep fruits and vegetables fresher longer in an 18-wheel tractor trailer. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:24:29 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Side-fairing-added-to-Hyundai-Translead-trailers Trailer manufacturer Hyundai Translead has partnered with Ridge Corp. to offer aerodynamic side fairings on all HT trailers. Ridge produces the Green Wing side fairing, which the company said produces up to 5.2[percent] in fuel savings under J1321 tract testing to meet EPA SmartWay requirements. The side fairings are made of high-performance thermo plastic composite engineered to produce predictable deflection modes that provide stiffness and reduce failure in bending, according to Ridge. The device is also UV protected, weighs less than 200 lbs., is dent-proof and warranted against corrosion. ... [Click link for rest of article] Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:31:33 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Feds:-Hundreds-cheated-on-PA-CDL-tests-with-interpreters The federal government has charged the owners of a Pennsylvania truck driving school for helping hundreds of out-of-state individuals illegally obtain CDLs through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Vitaliy Kroshnev and Tatyana Kroshnev owned and operated the International Training Academy from at least 2007 through mid-August. The business provided training for individuals trying to obtain a CDL in Pennsylvania. ... Court documents show that Khroshnev told an undercover FBI agent this past year that the academy could provide him a "guaranteed" CDL for $2,200, as well as fraudulent residency documents for an additional $300. As part of the alleged scheme, the academy would help the would-be truckers lie to obtain in-state residency before applying for a Pennsylvania driver's license, and later a commercial driver's license. ... [Click link for rest of article] Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:40:50 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Ill.-trucker-rebuilding-life-after-identity-theft Trucker Earl Robert Hood didn't know his identity had been stolen until his commercial driver's license was suspended in 2008 for four DUIs he never committed. He promptly lost his job and many of his possessions and saw his marriage end in divorce. Now he wants other truckers to learn from his experience. ... [Click link for rest of article] Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:40:50 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Nine-Charged-in-CDL-Scam-in-Pennsylvania A U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania charged nine defendants with knowingly producing, attempting to produce, conspiring to produce and aiding and abetting the production of false Pennsylvania commercial driver's licenses. ... [Click link for rest of article] Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:29:26 GMT http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/truck-drivers-blog.html#Federal-Program-Helps-Interstate-Install-Aerodynamic-Skirts-on-2,058-Trailers After several years of testing showed trailer side skirts save considerable fuel and therefore cut exhaust emissions from tractors that pull them, Interstate Distributor Co. has begun installing them on 2,058 reefers and dry vans at its maintenance facilities in the Pacific Northwest. ... "We've tested the side skirts for the past few years and have seen a 3 to 5 percent improvement in fuel economy depending upon the route and the speed we're traveling," [Lee] Owens [senior vice president of maintenance and facilities] said. "The higher the average speed, the better the performance. We also tested durability - a huge factor for us in deciding which side skirts to purchase. We chose the Freight Wing product because it was more resilient than others we tested." ... [Click link for rest of article] Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:29:26 GMT