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JumpStart Auto Repair, a Garage for Good

While the trucking industry seeks more women to fill the roles of driver, technician and leader, the automotive industry has some of the same challenges. It’s still not common to see female mechanics working on your car. Even less common is a shop run by women for women.

That’s the goal of JumpStart Auto Repair in Appleton, Wisconsin. Their mission is to provide honest, reliable service to women, who reportedly make up 65 percent of all car repair decisions.

Their focus is even more targeted, as their partners are two domestic abuse shelters in the area, the Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs and Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services. The number one reason someone will return to an abusive relationship. So, JumpStart LLC, a garage for good, was created. Continue reading →

Never drive alone – WIT App

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The trucking industry is a close-knit community, especially for professional drivers. However, sometimes a familiar face may be hard to find when you’re out on the road.

Now you can know where your friends are through the new Women In Trucking (WIT) app by Trucker Sam. Currently available in Android version (IOS coming soon!), this app allows you to connect with your friends in real time. When you stop for the night at your favorite truck stop, you’ll be able to open the app and see which of your friends are in the area.

You determine who can see your location, so you can have family members track you as well. Your kids (or grandkids) can see where you are and your spouse will know when to expect you for dinner. Continue reading →

How (NOT) to hire women by Ellen Voie

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An excerpt from a 1943 transportation magazine has circulated through out the industry. It has been verified as a true reprint by Snopes, which claims that the author is L.H. Sanders, who wrote the article for Mass Transportation Magazine’s July issue. The intent was to assist (male) managers in choosing the right women to work in jobs formerly held by men who vacated their positions for military service during WWII.

Although the author seems to be patronizing women, he (or she) was probably not intending to portray females as unmotivated, incapable and fragile as the text appears. However, the eleven “helpful tips” show us how far we have come in proving our ability to work alongside men in many occupations. Continue reading →

Truck Tax Form 2290 is Due Now, Aug. 31. is the last date.

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The Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290 is due this August 31 and less time left to report it with the IRS. Form 2290 is an annual tax usually reported between July and August for the tax year 2016-17. Form 2290 and Schedule-1 need to be filed and carried in the truck as a proof of payment of this HVUT returns.

August 31st is the Due Date:

This Form 2290 needs to be filed and IRS stamped/watermarked Schedule-1 proof is a must to register your heavy vehicle under your name or in your company name with the state and federal authorities. Year on year this 2290 and schedule-1 should be renewed in your name/company name to renew your heavy vehicle registration with the state and federal authorities. August 31 is the last date and this 2290 truck taxes needs to be paid in full estimating based on the taxable gross weight and the mileage use limit.

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