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Good price. I picked up a set from PSA for $85, but that was only because they were on sale and I had a $50 gift card.

I don't exactly have a game plan, as of yet. But I do have an idea that I believe in. I had an idea that I truly believe could make a positive impact on the area I live in. I'm not out to be the next Habitat for Humanity, but some positive impact is better than none. 

I have one life to live, and I feel the need and have a desire to make an attempt at doing some good in my community. While a few people I've talked to insist this will be in vain because people don't really want to change, I can't accept that. Even if some people don't want to change, I want to believe there's hope for the children. I want to believe at least some of them can be lead down to the right path. I am in the very, very beginning stages of this; hardly more than an idea. Problem is, I've never so much as worked with a non-profit, much less have any ready idea of the ins & outs. I'm hoping to find someone who's willing to give me some advice, in hopes that I can avoid some of the trial and error. My father always told me to learn from someone else's mistakes, and this seems to be sound advice for such a venture. Anyway, before I started contacting random non-profits, I thought I'd ask here.   Thank you in advance.

Yes. I went to see it at the IMAX 3D when it was first released. I thought it was amazing, but I am a super-duper Metallica fan.

If anyone cares to watch this in the comfort of their man cave, this is now on Netflix.

[quote name="Photoguy67" post="1163574" timestamp="1404006844"]Are you sure about that? Company I work for sent me through a company school at their cost and I have never gone over the road, home in my own bed every night and making .54 mile or 22.93 hour depending on what I am doing. your call though. :)[/quote] Another truck driver? Who do you drive for?

Personally, I'd choose the reefer. I did some low boy/flat bed stuff for a while, and it can get filthy. Not only that, but you'll have to climb all over and tarp those loads in the rain, snow, sleet, heat, etc. While that may not be to awfully bad for a local driver, it wasn't very fun doing it OTR. Showering and laundry always turned into a much bigger chore. I couldn't seem to find a shower fast enough.

You're a much better man than myself, or a lot smaller. Being cramped in those LW sleepers would not be easy for me. 

I just got off the phone with my Uncle. He said Tennessee does not make you retake any tests. You'll basically be getting temporary residence in MO, then you have 45 days to get the CDL transfered to TN. He had no issues with his HCP. He also strongly suggested that you obtain your CDL permit before going to the driving school. 

While doing some research on the subject....  

Pretty sure I hear the sound of sizzling bacon coming from the kitchen. 

Many sleepers have an area to put a mini fridge or electric cooler. Hell, I have a friend who has a fridge, microwave, electric griddle, flat screen TV, and a PlayStaytion 3 in his sleeper.  The Cascadia will have a better space for a fride, if I remember correctly. I think the Prostar would require a fridge that goes under the bed.

Unfortunately, it has become extremely difficult for anyone who hasn't completed truck driving school to find a driving job, unless you already have verifiable experience. Once I obtained my CDL, I called every single trucking company who had an ad listed in the classified section of the Sunday paper. Not a single company - big or small - would give me the time of day. Every single one of them said I didn't qualify, because I didn't have verifiable experience or complete driving school. Every single company blamed it on insurance regulations. I had far more experience and knowledge than most of the guys fresh out of driving school, but that didn't seem to matter. If it wasn't for my Uncle's roommate getting into a serious motorcycle accident and needing someone to drive his truck, I'm not sure what i would have done.   I had been around the business my entire life. I learned to drive, shift, and back a semi before I got my regular drivers license. Rather than going to a 3 or 4 week school, I got my permit and spent months on the road with my Father. Trust me, I couldn't have had a better teacher, because wasn't allowing me to half-ass anything. I definitely didn't appreciate him being a jerk and embarrassing me in the middle of truck stop parking lots and loading docks at the time, but I was extremely thankful while I was out on my first solo run. He did everything in his power to ensure I didn't hit the road as a rookie, only to make some of insane rookie mistakes we hear about on a regular basis. My first solo run was from Nashville to Salinas California, Salinas to Detroit, and Detroit to Nashville. I was scared to death, but I was confident that I had more than adequate training. Far more than anyone who goes through a driving school.  

If nothing else, a CDL is nice to have. There is no shortage of truck driving jobs. Even if I quit driving a truck today, I'd keep my CDL, just in case I ever needed a quick job.

I wish I could be more help, but I didn't go through a truck driving school. My father was an owner-operator, so I took advantage of the free training. I had been around trucking all of my life, so I was able to get my permit without cracking the book. I then went over the road with him for a couple months, so I could get some real world experience under my belt. After I was comfortable, I paid a local truck driving school $200 for them to administer the pre-trip and road tests. Be prepared to be away from home for weeks at a time. Many companies like to promise certain amounts of home time, but most won't follow through. Even if they do, many drivers quickly realize they can't make enough money by being off on the weekends. I guess it all depends on your situation. Living out of a truck can be very expensive if you're not careful. You'll have to learn to make sure you do as much shopping as possible while you're home, because you'll go broke buying stuff in truck stops. Getting to a Wal-Mart on the road isn't always easy or convenient, especially while driving a truck. Just remember, most companies are not your friend. Most won't hesitate to lie straight to your face. You're little more than a hired steering wheel holder. Take advantage of the education and experience, then consider moving on. I was fortunate enough to never be forced to work for a large company. My first driving job was OTR for a friend of the family who was an owner-operator. After a little over a year, I found a local job, and I've been here for 11-12 years. I only drive in TN and KY, so I carry every day.

Like glowdotGlock, I'm also a truck driver. My uncle started with Prime. He stayed with them for 2 or 3 years, but recently quit. Yes, do NOT let them talk you into leasing or buying a truck through them. I warned my uncle about this, but he didn't take my advice. Now he's in the middle of a huge nightmare. DO NOT DO IT!

Are you sure you'll be getting the actual CDL in Missouri, or just the permit? They are not the same thing, as your current DL will need to accompany your MO CDL PERMIT while operating the truck.

Who is he? Where's he located?

You're probably right.

What about auto knives? Better to store open or closed?

I'll be! Obviously my shooting has sucked for all this time because my sights weren't black enough.  :doh: 

I enjoy visiting Bell Buckle, but not so much when they are hosting events with large crowds. I can't seem to get in and out of Bell Buckle without an ice cram and fudge stop at Bluebird Antiques.

Oh, they also have a recall on a front load washer, due to the drum flying out the top of the unit during final spin. I'm guessing it much like the video posted earlier.

[quote name="tnguy" post="1162871" timestamp="1403812471"]When you have electrical problems, you have electrical problems. There's only so much you can do in terms of safety features and interlocks.[/quote] Based on the information found on GE 's website, some models have a fuse. Mine is not equipped with a fuse. Not sure if that would have prevented this, though. Based on a quick Google search, at least two other GE washers have recalls due to issues with catching fire. Who knows the circumstances behind those fires.

Yeah, it's extremely frustrating. I'm on hold with GE's customer relations department. I'm wondering why there isn't a safeguard in place to prevent the machine from getting that hot, simply by being plugged in. The control button was in the "off" position, so who knows.