Eight of My Favorite iPhone Apps
After almost 15 months of daily use, my iPhone has become an indispensable part of my life. Here are just a few of the apps, a couple of which I've just come across recently, that I use nearly every day and would hate to ever again be without.
Virginia to Reopen Closed Rest Stops
Good news for tour groups, truck drivers, and tourists traveling through the state of Virginia: Virginia's new governor, Bob McDonnell, has announced that all 19 of Virginia's closed rest stops and visitor centers will reopen over the next few months.
Eight Tips to Help You Navigate the Interstate Highway System
The Interstate Highway System of limited access highways is one of our nation's great assets, relied on every day by motorcoach, truck and automobile drivers across the US. Although its roots go back to planning in the 1920s and 1930s, it wasn't funded and building wasn't started until 1956, when Congress passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, championed by then-president Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The Perfect Hotel Room
I've been on the road a lot this summer, as far south as Mississippi, and north to Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. And lots of places in between. As I sometimes tell my passengers, I call home every day, so my wife at least recognizes my voice when I come home!
Five of My Favorite Broadway Shows
I love Broadway shows, and because I frequently do trips to New York City, I get to see a few shows each year. Here's a list of my top five favorite Broadway shows that are still playing, plus a few others worth seeing and two of my all-time favorites that are no longer playing.
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Eight of My Favorite iPhone Apps
It’s been nearly a year since I last wrote about the iPhone. After almost 15 months of daily use, it’s become an indispensable part of my life. Here are just a few of the apps, a couple of which I’ve just come across recently, that I use nearly every day and would hate to ever again be without. WeatherBug Elite — 99¢ (weather reports) Simply the best weather app I’ve... [Read more]
Virginia to Reopen Closed Rest Stops
Good news for tour groups, truck drivers, and tourists traveling through the state of Virginia: Virginia’s new governor, Bob McDonnell, has announced that all 19 of Virginia’s closed rest stops and visitor centers will reopen over the next few months. The state had closed them in July 2009 in an effort to reduce the deficit in their state budget. McDonnell, elected last November, had promised... [Read more]
US DOT Bars Truck and Bus Drivers from Texting
Effective today (1-26-10), the US Department of Transportation has announced a ban on texting for commercial drivers. Below is the text of the news release. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Federal Ban on Texting for Commercial Truck Drivers U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced federal guidance to expressly prohibit texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such... [Read more]
Happy Holidays
The busy fall season is behind us now, and I can finally catch my breath. I’m fortunate that our company has been very busy, and I’ve had lots of work. Now it’s time to do some catching up here over the next few weeks. A couple of days ago I updated the software that runs the forum here on EightWheels.com, as well as the blogging software itself (WordPress). The last couple of days... [Read more]
Ohio Has E-ZPass!
I just returned Saturday from a seven day trip to Chicago, and was thrilled to discover that Ohio finally has E-ZPass! Starting October 1st, 2009, E-ZPass is now accepted at toll plazas on the Ohio Turnpike (Interstate 80 and 90), across Ohio — complete with discounted fares. So E-ZPass now takes you all the way from New Jersey to Illinois using electronic toll collection, since it’s also... [Read more]
Eight Tips for Using Your Cell Phone on the Bus
Summary: Turn phone off or put it on vibrate. Make/receive essential calls only. Keep it short and speak softly. A survey back in 2004 revealed the cell phone was both the most loved and most hated technological device of our time. I don’t think much has changed in the last five years, except many feel even more strongly now, one way or the other. It’s a love-hate relationship. Cell... [Read more]
Eight Tips to Help You Navigate the Interstate Highway System
The Interstate Highway System of limited access highways is one of our nation’s great assets, relied on every day by motorcoach, truck and automobile drivers across the US. Although its roots go back to planning in the 1920s and 1930s, it wasn’t funded and building wasn’t started until 1956, when Congress passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, championed by then-president Dwight... [Read more]
Eight Ways to Annoy a Motorcoach Driver
I’m smiling as I write this, but these are annoying issues bus drivers face nearly every day. Have you ever been guilty of one of these? Here are eight ways to annoy a motorcoach driver: As a motorcoach passenger …. Have the ringer turned up on your cell phone, and take a call while the driver is making announcements to passengers. Be sure to speak loudly so your caller can hear you over... [Read more]
NJ State Police Ticketing Frenzy
Have you seen this email, or one similar? New Jersey State Police Ticketing information Starting Wednesday August 12th the New Jersey State Police launched a 30 day speeding ticket campaign. The state estimates that 9 million dollars will be generated from the speeding tickets issued during this campaign. There will be at least 50 New Jersey State Troopers on duty at all times patrolling the 9 major... [Read more]
The Perfect Hotel Room
I’ve been on the road a lot this summer, as far south as Mississippi, and north to Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. And lots of places in between. As I sometimes tell my passengers, I call home every day, so my wife at least recognizes my voice when I come home! When you’re on the road that much, the right hotel room can mean the difference between a great trip and a terrible trip. It’s... [Read more]
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