U.S. Marshals get new wheels

It’s an old but resilient rumor that truckers facing an out-of-service decree from an inspector can summon United States Marshals to spring them. It’s a good wish, as wishful thinking goes, and when Freightliner Trucks announced the United States Marshals Service (USMS) had bought two Freightliner Business Class M2 106 trucks to use as mobile command posts, I couldn’t help but think of them

Mouse’s bucket list

Did you ever see that 2007 movie called “The Bucket List” featuring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? It was about two terminally ill guys determined to accomplish certain goals or experience simple joys before they kicked the bucket.There’s not a lot of time to chase such things in the life of a hard-working driver. So it’s no surprise that a fellow trucker’s “bucket list” tugs deep on the

‘911: What is your credit card number?’

The trend of cities and states finding unique ways to dig deeper into its residents’ wallets has hit an all-time low in Loma Linda, CA.Now when you call 911 for medical assistance in Loma Linda, you could be saddled with a $300 charge. That is, unless you pay the $48 annual fee to use the service. You can read more about that here.Paying for emergency services really isn’t a new thing. Countless