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	<title>Becoming A Truck Driver: Help, Stories, Advice, and Opinions &#187; Karen</title>
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		<title>Dealing With Load Planners</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/07/dealing-with-load-planners</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it can be very difficult dealing with dispatch, and especially the load planners that are behind the dispatchers. I’ve been with my husband now on a few trips and I've seen some of the crap that he has to go through when dealing with certain people. I’m telling’ ya……..I guess all I can say is “WOW”.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/07/dealing-with-load-planners">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>You&#8217;re Worth More</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/06/youre-worth-more</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Truck drivers, to me, deserve more because I’m watching them make it all happen by transporting freight from one point to another every day.  So with that, please know that I’m praying for every one of you, and wanting the best for all of you because to me...YOU’RE ALL WORTH MORE!!! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/06/youre-worth-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Love or Infidelity?  It’s Your Responsibility!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 10:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s a comfort in knowing that all is ok while being in the same room with the one you love in total silence. Never forget how lucky you are. Stay true, always. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/05/love-or-infidelity-it%e2%80%99s-your-responsibility">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Comradery &#8211; Where is it?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I remember hearing truck driver’s talk about the comrodary amongst themselves. It seems like years ago. Oh yeah, it was! How they used to wave when passing by. Some still do, but the young “bucks” (newbie’s) haven’t gotten the teachings from the “old timers” that have been around the block a few times.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/04/comradery-where-is-it">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Blessings and Gifts</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/04/blessings-and-gifts</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being in a truck is just as spiritual as being on the back of a Harley…nothing else can compare to the unity that’s created and felt from me to my Creator. But the thing that mystifies me the most is the “magic” of just being. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/04/blessings-and-gifts">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Truck Stop Services &#8211; and The Lack Thereof</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok, here I go again….giving my thoughts, opinions &#038; ideas regarding truck stop services (i.e. Pilots &#038; Flying J’s). Earl and I stopped at a Pilot in Ontario, Oregon (which we stop at quite frequently) on our trip down to &#8230; <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/04/truck-stop-services-and-the-lack-thereof">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Your &#8220;Other Half&#8221; In a Truck Driving Career</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/04/your-other-half-in-a-truck-driving-career</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a first time truck driver's wife, at times when my husband leaves on a trip, I've experienced almost every emotion there is from elation to loneliness, sadness to worry. And I’m here to let all of the first-time spouses and significant others of over the road drivers know that you’re not alone. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/04/your-other-half-in-a-truck-driving-career">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Short Poem From A Truck Driver&#8217;s Wife</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/03/a-short-poem-from-a-truck-drivers-wife</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who have never experienced the life of an over the road truck driver have no idea how difficult the job and the lifestyle is. Here's a little poem I wrote to let drivers know that some of us do understand, and that we're thinking about you all the time. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/03/a-short-poem-from-a-truck-drivers-wife">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Potty Break&#8230;.</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/03/potty-break</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let me start out by asking one question…..How many of you (meaning truck drivers) that are on the road daily really look around and observe the landscape, as much as you can, to see all the trash that’s discarded and &#8230; <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/03/potty-break">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Long Hauler&#8217;s Recognition &#8211; A Letter From A Truck Driver&#8217;s Wife</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/03/long-haulers-recognition-a-letter-from-a-truck-drivers-wife</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This story is dedicated to every long~haul truck driver out there, men &#038; women alike! I am the wife of a long~haul driver and I'm writing this to give recognition to those where very little is given, which is very much needed. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/gbabiesgma/2009/03/long-haulers-recognition-a-letter-from-a-truck-drivers-wife">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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