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Trucks are not Bicycles
Back in 1892, British songwriter Harry Dacre penned a little jingle about he and a woman named “Daisy” riding on a bicycle built for two,...


All Fowled Up
The trucking industry is infatuated with the poultry industry. Ever seen a left lane chicken train speed past you? Ever said “cluck cluck...


Across State Lines
America is a free market. A customer in one state can hire a company from another to complete a job, or deliver cargo. As a result,...


A Pair of Plates
Since the Illinois Truck Enforcement Association became an information repository to its member police and trucking communities, many...


Exempt Vehicle Plates
Red. It is the universal color representing the command to “stop”. Octagonal stop signs are red. Traffic control devices are red. Brake...


2017 Truck Officer of the Year Award
How is a hero defined? Webster’s Dictionary defines a hero as “a person admired for achievements and noble qualities.” Ask a child who...


The Project – Part II
Last week, this blog began to tell the tale of a municipality struggling to accommodate a band of citizens armed with complaints...


The Project – Part I
Recently, in a village not so far away, potential trouble was brewing for commercial vehicle operators who traveled through this...


Avoiding the Pilot Car Patchwork
In 2013, Illinois was the last State in the Union to pass a law to allow concealed carry of firearms. While the debate runs hot as to the...
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