Protecting your vital organs

Wendy Parker | May 24, 2013

Use a little common sense, and try to pass some of it on to your progeny. And remember, insect spray is poisonous to humans, fire is hot, and ingesting gasoline is a bad idea. I know, and you’re welcome.

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Obamacare: Counting down, misplaced incentives

Todd Dills | May 23, 2013

For large carriers (more than 50 employees), paying the per-employee penalties after they opt for exchange-purchased and subsidized coverage could well mean considerably less money spent by the employer...

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Scientific American weighs in on driving while stoned

Max Heine | May 23, 2013

A recent Scientific American article says marijuana slows reaction time and impairs distance perception behind the wheel.

George & Wendy Show

(Not) Making friends on the road

Wendy Parker | May 22, 2013

Sometimes it's hard, particularly when dogskin boots are involved. "I'm not good at making friends, but I had to comment to the guy wearing them."

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Hours recap: New regs bringing old practice to the fore?; OK tornado intel

Todd Dills | May 21, 2013

More and more under new hours rules, drivers and owner-operators are expecting a turn away from the restart and back to the recap. You? Also: A brief update on OK tornado relief expectations.

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Gigantic stop signs for oblivious truckers

James Jaillet | May 20, 2013

Apparently road signs are nothing to be paid attention to in Sydney, Australia. So much so that for semi-trucks down under, the city had to create giant stop signs that appear in a water feature in the middle of the road.

George & Wendy Show

Hurry up and wait or pay $500

Wendy Parker | May 19, 2013

A receiver's message comes in over the Qualcomm while Wendy and George have been waiting an hour in a line of trucks to get unloaded: "Late drivers will be fined $500." Oh the humanity!

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