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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...


The Clock Is Ticking
With its roots in 19th century warfare, the phrase “deadline” has an interesting, somewhat literal, etymology. According to author...


Legal Illegalities
In 1989, James Bond received a License to Kill. What? Where does one obtain such credentials? The truth is no one has a license to kill,...


Tax On Tax On Tax
Those who live, work or own a business in Illinois are well aware of the astronomical amount of taxes paid out on a yearly basis. While...


Driver’s Ed
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase: “It’s better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6.” This refers to the hope the decisions you make may...


Permit Jumping
Have you ever been to a sporting event and seen people move up to better seats than they paid for? Maybe you are that person! Usually the...


Creating a Crisis
You know you are in the midst of an election season when your apathy for government is at an all-time high. Forget which candidate you...


It’s Only One Day
At the end of their shift on April 1st, ask any truck enforcement officer in Illinois the most common line heard from truck drivers...


“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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Flick the Booger
Everybody loves an inheritance. Not that they want a loved one to die in order to receive it, but there is something to be said for one...


Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from the Illinois Truck Enforcement Association! Last week this blog had to focus on some of the negative outlooks moving...


2016: Open Your Wallet
Ahhhh…the excitement of a new year is here. Resolutions for personal change. Madly scribbling out the old calendar year each time you...


A Moneylust Christmas
Tis the season for every merchant who has hired an overpriced marketing firm on TV or radio to suggest the most pedestrian of all holiday...


EOBRs: The Unfunded Mandate
There’s nothing quite like working hard for your money, saving and getting to a secure place in your finances, or even if you have to...
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