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Married life for an over-the-road semi truck driver is often full of challenges and roadblocks. Because a married semi truck driver is required to spend days away from home, there are issues and concerns that often arise.

A guide to help you know what to do on the road with a semi. A guide to help you know what not to do. A guide to try to make the road a safer place to be.

Semi truck drivers must jump thru a few hoops to even qualify to drive. One, they must be 21 years of age - two, they must pass a DOT physical and three, they must have a valid CDL.

Truck drivers are given a bad rap on the road. Many people who drive the nation's highways consider truck drivers a threat to their safety, and accidents involving big rigs are highly televised, but what about accidents and four-wheeled vehicles?

When you cross the street at an intersection and get caught halfway as the stoplight turns green, you expect traffic to wait for you to finish crossing. But for Ben Carpenter, one semi-truck pushed him and his electric wheelchair over 5 files at speeds reaching 50 mph.

A wheelchair-bound man in Michigan was taken for the ride of his life when his motorized chair got caught on the front grille of a semi truck.

People blame truck drivers for everything, more often the car driver is not observing the rules of the road.

TVC Pro-Driver is job insurance and the peace of mind for truck drivers, and the help and services they provide are well worth the reasonable expense. Read on to find out more about the experience my husband and I had with this prepaid legal company, and sign up today.

Truck stops take advantage of the fact that truck drivers can't park at other restaurants. They're forced to eat at expensive truck stops - unless they take the necessary steps to cook homemade meals in their trucks.

80,000 lbs piece of Caterpillar road construction equipment rolled sideways off the trailer. Falling about 75', hitting the northbound highway and landing upside down.

Man who hit and dragged a man in a wheelchair for three miles will not face charges.

Here's a humorous how to guide on surviving a road trip in a semi truck with your father behind the wheel.

Welcome to the world of driving over the road. There are a bunch of different ways you can experience the freedom of driving and getting paid for it.

Travelling 3500km in a semi-trailer not only provided David Byrnes with a cheap way across the U.S. but a wealth of stories from his ride.

Recently, a story appeared on the news about a 22-year-old man who lost his life when hit by a semi-truck driver while he was walking early in the morning when it was still dark outside.

In 2006, 5,300 people died in accidents involving commercial vehicles. Many truck drivers who are eligible for disability are still on the road.....

Truck drivers are always working hard and out on the road. Show your appreciation for the truck driver on your list with these great gift ideas.

Detailing a car is one thing- the shiny side is below eye level, and chances are that the rocker panels are terrifically difficult to see while standing. A lifted pickup truck, however, presents its own unique set of problems

A personal testamonial about driving truck. whats good about driving truck for a living.Whats bad about driving truck for a living.

Truck drivers have been given a bad rap thanks to shows televising truck stops supposedly filled with drivers looking for prostitutes. They have been generalized by people who've probably never even visited a truck stop, and have been lumped into one negative category.

Jimmy Lively, a Morgan County resident, set his truck a blaze with himself inside. Lively did not struggle to get out of the vehicle, which he had barricaded shut.

Rumored to be inspired by shows like Mad Max and Knight Rider, The Highwayman is a a technology-packed super-cool series about a government peace agent who fights crime with a high-tech helicopter attached to a modified weapon-filled 18 wheel semi truck named "Stealth."

Truck stop food has improved greatly over the years, and the four main truck stops across the U.S. are Flying J, Petro, Pilot, and TA. Truck stops take advantage of drivers and others who can't park elsewhere for a good meal. Read about it here, and voice your opinion.

With gasoline prices rising over the nation, the smaller economy cars are all the rage. Local car dealers scream their wares over the television and radio stations and national sales are shown on the cable and satellite television almost back to back.

Real Life fact about how the trucking industry really works

The decision to get into trucking was the easy part, exactly what is involved in driving Hot Shot.

A comprehensive test and trial of the Glock 17 9mm pistol. I go to the limits of its endurance and test it at the ragged edge of performance.

In response to the freeway collapse in the California's Bay Area, information can be found indicating the chance of an terror attack like this is greater than some believe.

Be careful when sharing the road with a big truck.

The everpopular building blocks, Legos, celebrate their 50th anniversary today. As a child, even through my teen years, I have enjoyed the never ending concepts my imagination has come up with. Legos continue to evolve with current trends as well.

Marcus finds himself a partner.

A dream within a dream?? Which dream is reality? Are both real? Are neither real?

Legos made you use your imagination and creativity, which is why they're the best toys of all time.

Here are my top 5 stories affecting the world of roto in my eyes:

Are you wondering if you car was vandalized? It might be bird poop, or it might be something else. This article will help you decide!

Read this humorous story about why Georgia thumpers can cause heart attacks. Enjoy!

Review of the American Idol: Girls' Night show which aired on Wednesday night.

What is the true meaning of Christmas?

A brief look at Vesselina Kasarova, the Bulgarian mezzo-soprano who can do just about anything but bore you with her acting and singing.

There are many states with mandatory seatbelt laws. The primary seatbelt law allows an officer to pull an individual over for the sole purpose of not wearing a seatbelt.

In addition to being an entertaining and uplifting filmgoing experience, The Astronaut Farmer also serves as an excellent life lesson for those on the wrong side of the tracks in the crazy versus eccentric argument.

This afternoon, a spokeswoman for Spears made a surprising announcement to the press: that Britney was in the process of recording a new album. The album, tentatively titled "More, More, More: The Lament of A Value Meal," is scheduled to be released in June of 2008.

Please allow me to be very frank with you dear reader. The purpose of this article is to convince you that mediation, as oppose to litigation, is the Appropriate Dispute Resolution technique...

My spring break began today, but it sure doesn't feel like it. On my way home from Purdue, I ran into a snowstorm, which was a big shocker.

It's about time that I have gotten this off of my chest. Of course, most of us are use to mother-in-laws being the evil succubus of life itself, but,ladies, what about sister-in-laws?

The hi-hats are the most expressive cymbals in your arsenal. The right stand for your cymbals makes all the difference in their performance. This short article simply outlines the proper selection process for the novice.

A short story relating true facts of a mother lost and how one she was viewed from her best friend's point-of-view.

I remember as a child watching Saturday morning cartoons. I would seat there all morning from 7 or 8 until 12 or so. I would get my breakfast and just sit there with my eyes glued to the screen.

Come check out Tricia Gross's interview!

A review of the new NBC hit television series, Bionic Woman, starring British actress Michelle Ryan, Miguel Ferrer, and Isaiah Washington.

An unplanned pregnancy can quickly take you off course.

A payday loan is the reason I am living today. It may seem hard to believe, but it is completely true. Without the hassle-free process of applying for easy online payday loans, I might not be here today!

For a great percentage of people, living in a duplex is a fantastic choice, but for others the cons far outweigh the pros. Read this information and you might think twice before choosing to live in a home connected to another.

Newly designed milk jugs drastically decrease the cost of milk due to shipping reasons.

LeAnn Rimes & I were in the Bahamas for my birthday, but that was back in October of 1998.

Part Two: The Seventies

A basic plot synopsis with a look at Paul W. S. Andersen's take on the zombie horror genre.

A review of the film "The Seven-Ups"

The story of Matt Bloom, freelance writer, and his search for the secret Machine of Destiny, the only exercise machine in the world that can train the Little-Known Muscle and give its user all he - or she - desires.

It is my opinion that if you wish to be a United States Citizen, please do it right; go through the channels, as a lot of our forefathers have done. They took time to learn the language and get their citizenship, worked hard, and many even opened their own businesses.

The true story from my childhood. How I climbed the widow maker and survived.

A movie review for a film shot on the Warped Tour

My day started off as just going about my daily routine. Little did I know my life was about to change..

I thought it was a dream. I woke about 5:30, rolled over, put my hand on my husband's side and was still for another few moments trying to make sleep happen.

Illinois had its strongest earthquake in 40 years, the earthquake was felt for over 900 miles. I happened to be up and driving at that time and felt the rumblings.

Early on the morning of Memorial Day, May 27, 2002, 14 people lost their lives in a tragic bridge accident over the Arkansas River.

Tonight on Spike TV at 11:00 the new show "1000 Ways to Die" will premiere amid a storm rush of hoopla and controversy.

Driving home late one summer night on a darkened country road after his usual Saturday out with the boys, Dave Forrester sees a white light and wakes to find himself in a ditch, covered in frost. Strange as that seemed, Dave will find stranger days to come...

This is a true story, names have been changed though.

Comparing a 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, which is better?

It's amazing how a tornado can literally pick and choose which building or which life it wants to devastate and which it wants to spare.

MacGyver returns for a classic Mastercard add and brings his bag of tricks with him.

From the producers of "Underworld" comes a new movie about witchcraft in the 21st Century.

Don Piper's amazing story is not another near death experience tale. It's the story of a man who was literally dead for 90 minutes, who was brought back to life to tell his story, that heaven is real.

Displaced residents slept in shelters and officials enacted curfews after violent thunderstorms, including at least one tornado, left a swath of central Florida in shambles and killed 19 people or more.

Wherever a writer goes, he should always be prepared. A writer never knows when an idea is going to hit or a visual needs to be recorded. The solution to this is a small notebook.

The shame of it all. Which one of these Los Angeles dwellers is not like the others?

Gaited horses were developed for those who spend all day in the saddle. Often misunderstood, they offer an alternative for those with back issues or those who don't want to sit a trot.

Bubbles, the big googley eyed bastard, is the glue that holds the residents of Sunnyvalle Trailer Park together

Travel writing is more than just writing an article, hoping it will be magically published and read by millions of people. An attitude of being prepared reigns for this worthwhile pursuit!

This is the novel I am creating with the National Novel Writing Month. Lisa Marie Walker, was left, abandoned by her crack addicted mother, and fought her way to the top of her game as a Urban P.I. When her ex-boyfriend ends up dead, all eyes are on her.

Anyone who's traveled can basically become a published travel writer. Yet the first step to getting there is defeating negative thoughts from within. Here's the rundown on why virtually anyone's travel experiences are sellable to publications.

Everyone wants to save money on their purchase but when you check out the online liquidators you'll save more than a few bucks.

Towing your camping trailer for the first time can be a challenge in some places and downright dangerous in others if you haven't practiced a little first. There are some things you need to know to make your trip safe, enjoyable and stress free.

This is a partial diary of a trip I took in the summer of 2005 with my daughter. We went on Amtrak from St. Paul to Boston, spending time in Washington, DC and New York and Chicago. This story takes us only as far as Boston.

Like with most movie previews, the audience wants to be swept away from the everyday hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Christmas is the most loving time of the year as well as a season for miracles. Share some holiday cheer this year with the top ten Christmas Movies ever made.

Take a riverboat tour down the Mississippi River. Find out what a river delta is. See the confluence of two great American rivers. All this and more when you come to the St. Louis area!

AN INSIDE TAKE ON THE INFAMOUS ZODIAC KILLER

Watching Video's on Youtube is a great way to pass time and laugh at people. Some people will do anything to get some attention.

If you have ever been the victim of child abuse......

Firefighters in Luce County Michigan are getting some relief with nearly 36,000 bottles of fresh water donated to them by Ice Mountain

Illinois has announced that it will work to keep bridges open during construction. The construction was decided in the wake of the Minneapolis bridge tragedy.

An insider look at what goes into your food at a "quick serve" restaurant and the truth behind common legends such as employees peeing in the pickle buckets.

A romantic and touching Christmas tale that will touch your lives this coming holiday season.

When it comes to Full Time RVing the usual choices are Motor home, Travel Trailer, and 5th Wheel Trailer. All have their good points and bad points, this article will address these issues and provide useful information to help you make this very important decision.

My personal opinions about the product Lipodrene with ephedra

This article begins a new series of articles; this one exploring what our dreams means and how they influence our everyday