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Tobin S.

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9. I don't think that's going to happen that fast, although it is coming.

Reply to safeinOhio (Reply #6)

Mon Jan 1, 2018, 09:47 AM

Jan 2018

The first load has been hauled by an automated truck out in Colorado on about a 150 miles trip or so, but I don't see this truly affecting the industry on a widespread basis for probably at least another 20 years. Truck drivers will likely be phased out after that, and hopefully with some job transitioning assistance. We're talking about over 3.5 million people here.

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My New Year's resoultion is to lose weight, and this is one I have to stick to. [View all] Tobin S. Jan 2018 OP

I know I have cdl as well TEB Jan 2018 #1

I have sleep apnea and biopolar disorder as well. That's why I have to get a physical once a year Tobin S. Jan 2018 #2

I agree TEB Jan 2018 #3

You might want to research l-arginine nuxvomica Jan 2018 #4

Thank you. I appreciate it. n/t Tobin S. Jan 2018 #7

There a vegetable called bitter mellon Turbineguy Jan 2018 #5

Thanks! I'll check into it. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #8

Cut out as much salt as you can. safeinOhio Jan 2018 #6

I don't think that's going to happen that fast, although it is coming. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #9

It will happen, but not in 5 years FakeNoose Jan 2018 #10

The inter-modal-railyard they built in safeinOhio Jan 2018 #11

Here's a good article from the New York Times on the issue Tobin S. Jan 2018 #15

Cutting down on sodium and losing a bit of weight did it for me. Walking too. CousinIT Jan 2018 #12

Great good luck. Zoonart Jan 2018 #13

From more than 140/90 to 112/76 in 4 months...my method.... masmdu Jan 2018 #14

Thank you! Tobin S. Jan 2018 #16

Think of it as changing your eating habits WhiteTara Jan 2018 #17

Difficult to follow a Diet as a Truck Driver Nictuku Jan 2018 #18