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Volume 10

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Cyber Security 101 page 16

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Volume 10

Seasons’ Greetings

from all of us at Tank Drivers Unlimited

Advertisers Index Altom Transport....................................... 30-31 Blachowske..................................................... 3 Caledonia Haulers.......................................... 47 Coal City Cobb....................................Back Cover

publisher

Scott Steadman

Crystal Flash............................................ 40-41 CTL............................................................... 21 Elliot Truck Line.............................................. 2

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Tank Drivers Unlimited

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Hazmat Environmental Group..................... 28-29 KAG....................................................21, 24-25 Liquid Cargo................................................. 33 Quala........................................................... 39 Miller Transport............................................. 37 PVS Chemical........................................... 18-19 Schneider..................................................... 13 Service Transport........................................... 27 Transwood....................................................... 5 Tankstar................................................... 14-15 Trimac..................................................... 10-11

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ALABAMA The Birmingham Tank Wash Product limitation-Please call

Bessemer, AL

205-426-7830

Cottondale, AL Eagle Truck Wash Product limitation-Wash inside and out - Food grade only

205-219-5835

Turnipseed Truck/Tank Wash Product limitation-No Haz-mat

Birimgham, AL

205-202-0546

Parkers I-65 Call for limitation

Hanceville, AL

256-287-3388

Lincoln, AL

205-763-2040

Mobile, AL

251-456-3835

Steele, AL

256-538-5900

Saraland, AL

251-679-8028

Union Town, AL

334-628-3311

Avondale, AZ

623-907-0065

Eagle Truck Wash

Wash inside and out -foodgrade only

Eloy/Casa Grande, AZ

520-836-1141

Pride Travel Center Call for limitation

Elroy, AZ

520-836-9681

Phoenix, AZ

623-936-6600

Danny’s Family Truck Wash Phoenix, AZ Product limitations—Kosher certified, JPA, food grade only.

602-484-7046

Turnipseed Truck/Tank Wash Product limitation- No Haz-mat

Express Truck Wash and Fuel Call for limitation

Shell Truck Stop No limitation Quala Wash Product limitation-Please call

Alabama Tank Wash

Product limitations—Food grade tank washout ARIZONA Danny Truck Wash

Product limitations—Clean all non-hazardous.

Danny’s Big Rig Resort

Product limitations—Non-hazadous only.

ARKANSAS PJ’s Tank Wash Inc. Call for limitation

Crossett, AR

Best Stop Truck Wash and Detailing

Jonesboro, AR Product Limitation- Food grade and Dry bulk only 6 • www.TankDriversUNLIMITED.com

870-364-7020 870-530-0603

Tax Tips for company drivers

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ast issue we talked about writing off expenses for the Owner Operators. Similarly, W-2 employees have some options to write off traveling expenses as well. Specific requirements for substantiating deductions are required to deduct expenses. Employed transportation workers can be reimbursed or write off business expenses for Meals, Lodging, and Mileage. Furthermore, the company where you are employed may have a plan for reimbursing traveling expenses. The IRS accepts either an accountable or non-accountable plan for compensating employee expenses.

First, before we begin you must substantiate all business related expenses for meals, lodging and mileage with documentation. Taxpayers are required to maintain an account book, diary, log, trip sheet or similar records, as well as documentary evidence to substantiate the amount, time, place and business purpose of the expenditures. The importance of substantiation cannot be over emphasized especially in the area of travel. The taxpayer should completely document these expenses as they occur to secure the deduction.

When expensing meals, transportation workers are allowed a special rate when being reimbursed for these expenses.

A transportation worker is defined as; directly involved in moving people or goods from one place to another. Plus, the worker is required to travel away from home to areas with different federal per diem rates during any one trip.

This definition is essential when claiming the per diem meal rates. Normally, an employed individual can claim only 50% of the cost of meals.

However, a transportation worker can deduct 80% of meal expense if they are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) hours of service rules. Most commonly drivers use a per diem rate of $59.00 per day for meals. Remember, the per diem rates are determined by the area you travel. For example, if your travel area is California, the Santa Monica area was a per diem rate of $71.00 per day. Consequently, a transportation worker would use the higher rate when submitting expenses to employer or writing the expenses off on your tax return.

Following that, by using the standard rate of $59.00 you would be reimbursed $48.00 per day for meals. ($59 x 80%) The per diem rates are revised on October 1th for the next year. As a result, for the last three months of the years, taxpayers can use either the per diem rates effective October 1 of the preceding year or the revised rate effective October 1 of the current year.

Be careful when accounting for lodging

expenses. When a trucking company reimburses drivers for lodging, and the driver is sleeping in their truck, the IRS determined that the reimbursement would be included in their wages. This is due to the fact that the driver did not incur an expense.

Furthermore, a per diem allowance for lodging may only be used by employers for determining employee reimbursements and income exclusion if paid under an accountable plan. (discussed later) Employers can use a high-low method to simplified per diem rates for lodging. The method only was two sets of rates.

High cost; $194 and all others $113 per day for the 2014 tax season. The same rates must be used for all trips during the year. If your employer does not have an accountable plan; actual receipts are needed.

Lastly, employed transportation workers can be reimbursed for mileage on personal vehicle, if used for business purpose. Employed Drivers are eligible to deduct vehicle expenses using either the standard mileage method or the actual expenses method.

Although this is true, if your employer has more than five vehicles in used at any given time actual cost must be used. When calculating mileage expenses, the standard rate is 56. cents per mile for 2014 or the actual cost of fuel, repairs, tires, insurance, oil, and depreciate expense deducted at .23 cents per mile.

Now that we know what expenses we can deduct, we must know what plan your employer has in place for reimbursing travel expenses. There are only two plans an employer can adopt, Accountable and Non-Accountable plans. The plan the company implements will determine if the reimbursed expensed will be taxable or non-taxable.

The ACCOUNTABLE plan is very simple, reimbursements made to an employee under this plan are not included in the employee’s income and the employees do not deduct the expenses on their tax return. The employee is reimbursed dollar for dollar of all business receipts submitted to the employer for reimbursement.

The second option is the NONACCOUNTABLE plans. In a non-accountable plan reimbursements made to an employee are treated as taxable wages and reported in box 1 of Form W-2. The employee deducts the expenses on form 2106, subject to the 2% of Adjusted Gross Income limitation on Schedule A. To conclude, business expenses such as Meals, Mileage and Lodging can be reimbursed or written off as business deductions for individuals that receive income from their employer thought a W-2, if you meet the qualifications.

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Southern Tank Cleaning Inc. Product limitations—Call for limitations

Little Rock, AR

501-455-5200

Little Rock, AR I-30 Tank Wash Product limitation- Food grade and dry bulk No Haz-Mat

501-374-8466

Grace Trailer Call for limitation

501-955-2379

North Little Rock, AR

Grace Trailer Service LLC West Memphis, AR Product limitations—Chemical and foodgrade. Kosher certified.

870-732-0404

Quala Wash Product limitation-Please call

870-732-2255

Tank Wash USA Product limitation- No cyanide

West Memphis, AR

CALIFORNIA Eagle Truck Wash Wash inside and out -foodgrade only Three Sisters Truck Stop Product Limitation- Exterior only

Markham, IL

708-825-9448

Coachella, CA

760-775-3644

Fontana, CA

909-822-4415

Lester Lube Inc dba Fresno Tanker Interior Washouts Frenso, CA Product limitations—No limitations, Kosher maint., conversion cert., foodgrade cert., major juice chemical washouts (most)

559-233-4849

Totally Tanker Interiors Product limitations—Foodgrade only.

Tulare, CA

559-686-7450

LA Tank Wash Product Limitation- Non Haz-mat only

Vernon, CA

323-277-9274

Visalia, CA Californa Vita Clean Product limitations—Foodgrade only, Kosher, IMS, and JPA certified.

COLARADO Eagle Truck Wash Wash inside and out -foodgrade only

Commerce City, CO

Del Camino Truck Wash LLC Longmont, CO Product limitations—Foodgrade and non-hazardous only. Kosher certified.

DELAWARE Port Wilmington Tank Wash Inc. New Castle, DE Product limitations—Kosher certified. JPA approved, Foodgrade, non-hazardous chemicals FLORIDA USA Tank Wash Haines, FL Product limitations—Foodgrade only. Kosher certified.

559-553-0529

303-287-6320 303-678-0443

302-225-8065

863-422-9542

Tampa Bay Tank Wash Product limitations—Call for limitations

Tampa, FL

813-635-9634

Quala Wash Product limitation- Please call

Jacksonville, FL

904-353-8588

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GEORGIA EQ Augusta Inc. Call for limitation

Augusta, GA

706-771-9100

Blachowske Truck Line Inc. Bainbridge, GA and Tank Wash Product limitations—No hazmat, call for other restrictions.

229-243-9310

84 Truck & Auto Repair Bainbridge , GA Product limitations—No petroleum-based products, no toxic chemicals

229-248-0142

Dalton, GA New South Tank Wash Product Limitation- No poisons, No solvents-based resins

706-277-9454

Eagle Truck Wash Wash inside and out -foodgrade only

770-775-9357

Jackson, GA

Morrow, (Atlanta) GA Express Container Service

Product limitations—Foodgrade. Kosher certified.

770-968-1040

Savannah, GA Savannah Kleen Tank Wash Product limitations—Sweeteners, foodgrade, and compatibles only. Kosher certified.

912-964-4809

Express Container Service Product limitations—Foodgrade

Winder, GA

770-307-1561

Power 3 Xpress Washout Lithonia, Ga 770-369-6836 / 404-942-9442 Product limitation- Dry Bulk only. No hazardous material.

IDAHO Handy Truck Wash limitations—Kosher certified. No hazardous.

Paul, ID

Jerome Truck Service

Jerome, Id Product limitation-Food grade, dairy washes and juices CIP certified

208-219-5164

208-358-3061

IOWA Cronbaugh Tank Wash Cedar Rapids, IA 319-366-6959, 319-329-8265 Product limitations—Foodgrade & industrial; liquid & dry bulk; call for limitations.

Kosher certified.

Johnsrud Transport Inc. Des Moines, IA Product limitations—Foodgrade only, call for appointment. Kosher certified.

515-263-8265

Green Light Truck Wash

Sioux City, IA Product Limitation-Inedible tanker wash-outs, refer wash-outs, hopper wash-outs

712-258-3773

INDIANA Indiana Tank Cleaners Gary, IN Product limitations—Foodgrade & compatibles. Kosher, Dairy & Juice certified.

219-882-0105

Indy South Truck Repair Indianapolis, IN Product limitations—Foodgrade, dry bulk, plastics. Call for limitations. No Hazmat.

317-244-7101

Circle City Tank Wash Indianapolis, IN Product limitations—Not foodgrade. Most chemicals; no cyanides, no super/hyper flocs

317-782-0461

ILLINOIS Dedicated TCS LLC Channahon, IL Product limitations—Chemical wash, call for limitations.

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“i am building and working towards a future for my family.”

let schneider fuel your career now hiring and leasing truck driVers for tanker work Experienced drivers, new Class A CDL holders and owner-operators should apply

earn up to $82,500/year (company driVers) up to $225,000 in reVenue per year (owner-operators) Over-the-Road, Regional, Team and Solo positions Home time you schedule - 6 preferred days off each month No tanker experience needed, will provide training

new to truck driVing? we offer tuition reimbursement

need a new or used truck?

Schneider offers up to $6,000 in tuition reimbursement to recent truck driving school graduates.

Schneider’s truck leasing and sales arm, Schneider Finance, has immediate inventory of new and gently used tractors spec’d for all freight. We also offer stress-free financing at sfitrucks.com.

SIGN UP FOR JOB ALERTS! Text JOBS to 44630

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800-28-LEASE Owner-Operators

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ankstar companies pride ourselves on making safety equal to everything that we do. Our extensive driver safety training program prepares our drivers with the tools to deliver product in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. Our fleet features quality equipment on which our experienced mechanics are consistently performing preventive maintenance to keep the equipment moving!

One of the biggest keys to success in any supply chain is superior communication. in the field, drivers and terminal managers are available to help professionally handle and communicate any issues that may arise. each Tankstar member company operates tractors that are equipped with Peoplenet on-board computers. not just any driver can drive for a Tankstar company. Only professional drivers make the cut. Our drivers were hired for their safe and respectable driving history and consistent ability to perform safe, on time deliveries.

The Tankstar family of companies is just that – a family. Our goal is that every one of our drivers and support staff are treated like family. every Tankstar member company is a privately-held corporation. There are no public shareholders putting pressure on management teams to meet steep earnings targets or to jeopardize the safety of a driver or employee in the name of profit.

T h e Ta n k sTa r Fa m i ly schwerman Trucking Company was founded in 1913 by Fred schwerman Jr. in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fred Jr. began operations by building his own truck to haul agricultural products to local markets. Throughout the years schwerman Trucking Company has grown from hauling customers’ goods to market on classic stake trucks to our current business of hauling dry bulk and liquids in pneumatic and liquid tankers from their terminals in Texas and the midwest. Today, schwerman Trucking Company proudly identifies itself as the oldest, most experienced dry bulk carrier in the United states. rogers Cartage Company was formed in the 1930s by the owners of an lTl trucking company, Decatur Cartage Company, and began transporting petroleum products in illinois. in the early 1940s, rogers grew rapidly transporting alcohol and other chemicals for the war effort. rogers continued to grow in the transportation of petroleum products, liquid and dry chemicals, and food products. rogers Cartage Company became a member of the Tankstar Family in1998 and today hauls dry bulk and liquids from their terminals in the southeast. north american Bulk Transport was formed in 1953 as a joint venture between a cement manufacturer, the louisville Cement Company, and a bulk carrier, C.T. hertzsch, inc. Owners of the louisville Cement Company and C.T. hertzsch envisioned creating a company that would offer its customers the quickest and most efficient service available. Beginning its operations with one terminal in speed, indiana, north american Bulk Transport’s customer focused business model allowed them to be successful in the local market. north american Bulk Transport became a member of Tankstar in 1987 and today hauls dry bulk and liquids from their terminals in the northeast.

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Good Cyber Security Habits are Essential During the Holidays

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ith so many new methods for cyber theft, it’s important to remember to take extra steps to protect your bank accounts and money this season, as criminals look to take advantage of the increased spending activity.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your identity and your wallet. Here are some tips for more secure holiday spending:

tion to access your accounts or commit identity theft.

• Monitor accounts and spending activity frequently. Take advantage of banking features, such as alerts that trigger when you have a low balance or unusual spending activity.

“Many banks provide mobile banking apps that allow you to keep tabs on your account activity on-the-go,” says Diane Morais, Ally Bank deposits and line of business integration executive. “In addition to their convenience, mobile apps are an excellent resource to spot unusual transactions in a timely manner.”

• Online shopping is an easy way to beat the crowds at the mall. But before providing your credit or debit card information, ensure your computer protection software and operating system are up to date.

• Create unique pin numbers for your debit cards, as well as complex usernames and passwords for bank accounts and online retailers.

Never share this information with anyone, and be sure to log out of your accounts when your transactions are completed. Conduct personal business on your home computer or personal device as opposed to public WiFi, and always use a secure Internet connection.

• Manage privacy settings on your mobile devices and apps. Review the privacy disclosures for retailers and websites to ensure you feel comfortable with the way they use your personal information. Set your mobile devices and PCs to lock when not in use to prevent someone from getting access to your personal data.

• Before responding to any request for personal or financial data, make sure you know who is asking and why they need it. Be extra careful of requests made with an urgent or threatening tone, or an offer that sounds too good to be true.

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Some banks offer customers free or discounted anti-virus protection. For example, Ally Bank, Member FDIC, provides its customers Webroot SecureAnywhere anti-virus software to protect their devices, including PCs, tablets and smartphones, for free. Most people understand the importance of protecting their computers, but it’s important to protect your smartphones too.

Look for “https” in the web address field of your browser to ensure a website is secure. The site should be verified by TRUSTe or a similar data security service.

• Check your credit reports periodically. Getting a free credit report is easy. During the holiday season, it might be worth the extra precaution to put a fraud alert on your credit report before any new accounts can be opened.

More tips to protect both your identity and wallet can be found at www.Ally.com/security/.

Don’t let cyber criminals ruin your seasonal cheer. Take steps to protect yourself for a happier holiday season.

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H&M Trucking Co. Clinton, IL 217-935-5738 Product limitations—Clean liquid & dry food trailers. No chemicals or hazardous materials. Kosher certified.

Hampshire, IL 847-683-2060 Arrowhead Oasis No Haz mat Kankakee Tank Wash Inc. Kankakee, IL Product limitations—Clean only nonhazardous. Call for limitations.

Kosher and foodgrade certified.

815-933-2392

Dedicated TCS LLC Lansing, IL Product limitations—Chemical wash, call for limitations.

708-474-2580

Maggios Truck Eash Call for limitation

Rockford, IL

815-874-3334

Eagle Truck Wash Wash inside and out -foodgrade only

Zion, IL

847-395-7049

Klean Wash Inc.

Product limitation_ Please call

Morton, IL

KANSAS 4 Seasons Truck Wash Product limitations—Foodgrade only.

800-266-8619

Hutchinson, KS

620-664-6611

Arm-Dat Inc. Product limitations—Foodgrade, Kosher wash

Kansas City, KS

913-321-4287

Sani-Kleen Tank Wash Inc. Call for limitation

Park City, KS

316-744-1800

Wichita Truck & Tank Wash Call for limitation

Wichita, KS

316-838-9271

KENTUCKY CES Catlettsburg, KY Product limitations—Clean solvents, oils, glycol, phenol & aniline. Call for limitations.

606-739-8066

Derby City Tank Wash Inc. Product limitations—No limitations.

Louisville, KY

502-778-8600

Kentuckiana Tank Wash Product Limitation- Kosher and dairy certified

Louisville, KY

800-395-8265

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Safe, Safe,On OnTime Time Chemical Chemical Delivery Delivery PVSTRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION was was formed formed PVS 1996as asaawholly-owned wholly-owned subsidiary subsidiary of inin1996 PVSChemicals.

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MCR Truck Wash Product limitation-Non-hazadous LOUISIANA Rafael’s Truck Wash Product limitation-Please Call (No Haz-mat)

Paducah, KY

270-994-2645

Hammond, LA

985-542-7500

Frog City Truck Wash Rayne, LA Product limitation- Dry bulk, Grain hoopers, Refeer Decon LLC

Product limitation-Please call for limitation

337-334-3450

Lake Charles, LA

888-484-9647

MICHIGAN I-96 Tank Wash

Portland, MI Product limitations—Foodgrade only, Grade A and Kosher certified.

616-374-0123

Great Lakes Tank Wash Grand Rapids MI Product limitations—Call for limitations, foodgrade wash bay. Kosher certified. CIP system

616-538-2050

Ottery Brothers

Kentwood, MI Product limitations-Kosher certified, JPA, food grade only

616-554-8020

Shirley’s Tank & Truck Wash

Sawyer, MI Product limitations—Kosher, juice, dairy. Grade A certified

269-426-4540

Walker’s Truck and Trailer Service Inc. Lansing, MI Product limitations—Steam clean and blow dry only

517-322-3110

MINNESOTA Caledonia Haulers Caledonia, MN Product Limitation-Food Grade, Kosher Ceritified No Haz-mat

507-725-5267

North Mankato, MN 507-625-4000 Four Season Truck Wash Product limitation- Food grade Wash outs. Kosher certified. ADM certified. Call for hours.

MISSOURI Kansas City Tank Cleaning Kansas City (Pleasant Valley), MO Product limitations—Call for limitations

816-781-6300 ext 251

Kansas City (Oak Grove), MO Quality Tank Wash Product Limitation-Chemical and Food grade, Kosher certified

816-690-3330

Lamarti’s Travel Center

Product limitation-call for limitation

417-682-5068

Lamar, MO

NeoshoTank Wash Neosho, MO Product limitations—Kosher certified food products

417-451-2377

Leeser Truck Wash Call for limitations

573-769-3947

Palmyra, MO

Sani-Kleen Tank Wash Joplin, MO 417-782-7717 Product limitation-Foodgrade and inedible. Kosher and IMS certified. Oilseed & salt approved.

Sani-Kleen Tank Wash Mt. Vernon, MO Product limitation- Call for limitation Kosher and IMS certified.

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Ozora Truck Wash Inc. St Genevieve, MO Product limitations—Call for limitations, foodgrade, no hazmat.

573-543-5401

St. Joseph, MO Deluxe Truck Stop

Product limitation- Product limitations—kosher certified, food grade, inedible, no hazmat

816-232-0000

MONTANA Hoogie’s Industrial Cleaning Product Limitation- Please call

Billings, MT

406-245-2887

Billings, MT Polar Service

Product limitation-Chemical, Crude Oil, Refined Fuel, Dry Bulk, Food Grade

406-545-5585

Quala Wash Product limitation- Railcar Only

Miles City, MT

406-234-0103

Big Springs, NE

308-889-9633

Mid America Truck Wash

Product Limitation Non HazMat / Non Toxic

Fremont, NE

402-727-6400

Chex Truck Stop Call for limitation

Henderson, NE

252-492-7031

NEBRASKA Big Springs Truck Wash Product Limitation-Please Call --- No HazMat

Johnsrud Transport Inc. Lincoln, NE Product limitations-Foodgrade only, call for appointment. Kosher certified.

402-464-0577

Don and Randy Shoemaker’s Truck Stop Product Limitations- Call for Limitations

402-238-4800

Lincoln, NE

Omaha Tank Wash At Plattsmouth, NE OFC/Schmidt Liquid Service Product limitations—Call for limitations. Foodgrade, Kosher certified.

800-755-4582

Siouxland Tank Wash Product limitations—Call for limitations

South Sioux City, NE

402-241-5009

Mid America Wash Out Product Limitation- Non Haz./Non Toxic

South Sioux City, NE

402-494-3436

NEW JERSEY Express Container Service Keasbey, NJ Product limitations—Foodgrade. Kosher certified.

Chem-Wash Inc. Product limitations—Call Dirk for limitations.

Newark, NJ

Pedricktown Tank Wash Call for limitations- no food grade washing

Pedricktown, NJ

732-697-1400 973-491-0426 856-628-0112 or 856-299-2005

O J Food Grade Tank Truck Wash Inc. South Kearny, NJ Product limitations—Foodgrade tank wash. Kosher certified. JPA app NEW YORK Tonawanda Tank Transport Service Buffalo, NY FAX—716-877-0227 Product limitations—Call For limitation-Do not clean foodgrade.

TIER NY, LLC Niagara Falls, NY Product limitations—No foodgrade, chemical only.

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973-589-3300

716-874-0400 716-282-0514

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Express Wash Inc. Syracuse, NY Product limitations—Foodgrade, non-haz dry bulk. Kosher certified.

315-426-WASH (9274)

Elma, NY 800-678-0430 R Conley

Product limitation-Liquid edibles only. Kosher certified. JPA certify pending, call Chris for details Quala Wash Product limitation-Please call

Albany, NY

518-436-1335

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte, NC Express Container Service Product limitations—Foodgrade. Kosher certified.

704-391-0503

Shamrock Environmental Corporation Product limitations—Kosher certified

Greensboro, NC

336-370-9098

Express Container Service Product limitations—Foodgrade. Kosher certified

Greensboro, NC

336-292-7410

MCH Leasing Inc.

Product limitation-Call for limitation

Fayetteville, NC

910-485-2375

NORTH DAKOTA Custom Wash Bismark, ND Product Limitation- Anything without a flammable product Northstar Truck Wash

Product limitation -Call for limitation

701-222-2353

N. Fargo, ND

701-356-2600

Killdeer, ND

Polar Service Product limitation-Chemical, Crude Oil, Refined Fuel, Dry Bulk, Food Grade

701-264-8126

Johnsrud Transport Inc. West Fargo, ND Product limitations-Foodgrade only, call for appointment. Kosher certified.

701-281-8265

OHIO Hydroforce Inc. Cincinnati OH Product limitations—Foodgrade. Kosher certified.

513-772-0036

Drumm Tank Wash Inc. Product limitation-Call for limitations.

Cincinnati OH

513-641-4141

United Tank Wash Product limitation-Call for limitation

Cleveland, OH

216-883-0550

Truck World Product limitation-Call for product limitation

Hubbard, OH

330-534-8166

Lima Tank Wash Inc. Lima, OH Product limitations—Clean most products. Call for limitations

419-228-6888

Eagle Truck Wash Wash inside and out -foodgrade only

740-852-3520

London, OH

D&D Tank Wash, LLC Bellevue OH

Product limitations—approved for Bunge, Solae, Cargill, and Dai Eagle Truck Wash

Wash inside and out -foodgrade only

Stony Ridge, OH

Toledo, OH Toledo Tank Wash Inc. Product limitations—Clean most products, call for limitations.

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azMat Environmental Group, Inc. is a Responsible Care Partner Company headquartered in Buffalo, NY and we are one of the safest carriers in the industry with publicly accessible CSA Safety Data that supports this claim. We are the leading North American transporter of Chemical Products and By-Products, offering a variety of equipment including: Tank Trailers, Vacuum Trailers, Roll-Offs, truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) vans.

HazMat Environmental Group, Inc. is the carrier of choice for many American Chemistry Council Member Companies and other Chemical Product and By-Product shippers.

We conduct all activities with highly trained Company Employee-Driver Technicians operating over 160 Company Tractors and over 320 specialized Company Trailers. Our organization has operating authority throughout the US and Canada.

Our Safety & Compliance Departments make it our business to stay informed of the laws governing transport of

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Hazardous and Non-Hazardous products and our 30+ years experience in bulk & box-van chemical transportation is without equal.

Hazmat Environmental Group, Inc. provides a comprehensive training program for all its Company Drivers. This program includes training in the proper operation of motor vehicles and equipment, usage of respirators and Personal Protection Equipment, Emergency Response Procedures, bonding & grounding, as well as all applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements. Each training program is reviewed and updated as regulations and requirements change. These programs meet or exceed all DOT, EPA, OSHA and State training requirements.

All HazMat Environmental Group Company Drivers are trained annually in DOT, EPA, OSHA and Homeland Security regulations.

Our drivers enjoy the comfort and reliability of Kenworth tractors as our ownership also owns several Kenworth Dealarships. •

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The Importance of a Pre-Trip Inspection

By Keith E. Brown Altom Transport Director of Recruiting

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ere at Altom Transport, our focus is in the hiring, safe operation and profitability of our PROFESSIONAL drivers, both company and owner operator. As a specialized tanker carrier, we take great pride in having a driver force that is accomplished, professional and detail oriented.

The ‘detail oriented’ aspect for a driver at Altom Transport is a critical component for daily success and it all starts with a proper PTI each and every day. It is a mandatory action not only for drivers associated to Altom Transport, but also per DOT and FMCSA rules and guidelines.

The importance of a solid PTI all comes down to three things. Compliance, Safety and Profit!

Compliance Failing to perform a thorough pretrip inspection can result in points on a CSA score. CSA scores are accumulative and therefore once you reach a certain point amount then you are at great risk of having you CDL revoked. This could threaten your career, and it’s something that’s easily avoidable as long as solid PTI’s are performed. Our drivers are well aware that their CDL is a PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, the same as that of a doctor, airline pilot or CPA. As such, they take the proper steps needed to protect it.

Safety Every one in the industry is well aware that poor PTI practices either directly or indirectly lead to accidents, both minor and major. It is now well established

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that one primary purpose of the CSA program was to identify and eliminate carriers and drivers who simply would not put Safety as a primary concern. The days of wild-west operation and driving are gone! Once again, a professional driver is certainly not one who would risk their professional license through neglecting to perform a proper PTI which possibly could result in equipment failure that may place themselves or others at great risk.

Profit What good does a solid PTI do if you do not have the skills needed to maintain or repair the equipment operated? Sitting around waiting to get needed repairs almost always costs the professional driver money. The wheels need to be turning as they say.

Altom Transport maintains a strong core of professional mechanics system wide. Working shifts on a 24/7 basis, we seek to ensure that equipment utilized in our operation are maintained in peak operating condition. When completing a thorough PTI, all items identified as needing attention are immediately addressed, repaired and/or replaced BEFORE that driver starts his operation for the day.

This is done so that our drivers can confidently and professionally operate with equipment that is COMPLIANT, SAFE and allows them to generate a solid PROFIT! For over 40 years now, Altom has been recognized as the Elite Tanker Fleet! Take a look at our equipment! It all starts will a professional driver completing a thorough Pre-Trip Inspection! •

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OKLAHOMA Big Cabin Call for limitation Alpha Tank Cleaning Inc. Minimal limitations.

Big Cabin, OK

918-783-5194

Glenpool, OK

800-689-3707

Exit 321 Trailer Washout Muldrow, OK 479-883-7502 Product limitations: no hazmat. Dry bulk, hopper, tanker, reefer trailers inside and out if needed.

Action Tank Wash Tulsa, OK 918-446-7300 Product Limitation- We do chemical and food grade washes, call before arrival.

Auto/Truck Center Muldrow, Ok 918-775-9253 Product limitation-No haz-mat can do Food grade,Hooper,Refer OREGON A&A Truck Wash Product Limitation-Please call

Halsey, OR

541-990-0746 or 541-369-2271

PENNSYLVANIA H R Ewell Inc. East Earl, PA Product limitations—Foodgrade only. Kosher certified. Call for availability Eagle Truck Wash Wash inside and out -foodgrade only

Milton, PA

800-233-0161 570-742-6199

Lancaster Tank & Truck Wash Lancaster, PA Product limitation-No poisons. Call for limitations. Kosher, PA Dept. of Ag approved

717-560-0793

Tunkhannock, PA

Tomcat Truck and Tank Wash Product limitation-No Food Grade- No Poisons- Dry Bulk, Solids, Liquids, Oilfield ok

570-240-5103

RHODE ISLAND William Leo & Sons Warwick, RI Product limitations—No poisons. Call for limitations

401-781-8049

SOUTH CAROLINA The Great American Tank Wash Inc. Greenville, SC Product limitations—No poisons or acrylates. Call for limitations.

864-277-0875

SOUTH DAKOTA Blachowske Truck Line Inc/Tank Wash Brandon, SD Product limitation-call for restrictions- No Hazmat

605-582-6666

TENNESSE Grace Trailer Call for limitation

Memphis, TN

901-775-9744

Hose Barn Inc. Product limitations—No foodgrade.

Powell, TN

865-945-2800

Elite Trailer Sales & Service Product limitation-Call for limitation

Nashville, TN

Quala Wash Product limitation-Please call

Chattanooga, TN

423-208-9505

Amarillo, TX

806-374-1610

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615-350-8041

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Indian River Transport proves that integrity, respect go hand-in-hand with success Indian River Transport Co., founded by Jack Harned in 1974, has always been known as an established industry leader. The company has a long-proven track record in providing customer satisfaction, developing long-term customer relationships and being a place where drivers are proud to work. Much of Indian River Transport’s continued growth is a direct result from its strong company culture based on integrity and mutual respect.

After being sold to and owned by United Transport, a division of BET PLC and a British conglomerate, for a little over a decade, John Harned reacquired his father’s company in 1993. Since then, Harned has continued to grow the company. Indian River Transport has prospered under his leadership to become one of the industry’s largest and most respected food grade carriers today, specializing in the transport of fruit juice, dairy products and wine. The company operates throughout the 48 contiguous states and Canada. It also has local and regional fleets in the southeast and west coast parts of the United States.

Driver benefits at Indian River Transport include: • Major medical and life insurance plans • 401k plan, paid vacation • Spouse rider program • State-of-the-art equipment • Payroll direct deposit • Competitive pay • Driver referral bonus program

To drive for Indian River Transport: • Applicants must be at least 23 years of age • 1 year OTR verifiable tractor trailer experience • A valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement • Clean driving record

Indian River Transport Co. is a privately-owned food grade tank carrier providing transportation services throughout the United States, while also offering import/export services between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. With corporate headquarters in Winter Haven, Fla., Indian River Transport’s fleet consists of over 550 tractors and 700 trailers.

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Hiring Solo & Team OTR DRIVERS. Class A CDL Required 100% No-Touch Freight • Late-Model Equipment • Paid Vacation Health Insurance • 401(k) • $4,500 Driver Referral Bonus Mileage Increase • Direct Deposit

Call: 855-IRT-TANK (478-8265) www.indianrivertransport.com

FOOD GRADE TANK CARRIER

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MAKE SURE TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK WHEN CHANGING CARRIERS

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By Eric Hanson Director of Recruiting and Retention, Miller Transporters Inc.

verybody knows the reputation homework has but doing your due diligence can make or break you when swapping carriers. First, you need to be sure that changing carriers is the right decision for you and your family. Ask yourself why is it that you want to make a change. Is it home time, more miles, ready for the next challenge or no longer feeling the love? Whatever it is, just be sure to time your move just right.

Remember making a move will become a permanent fixture on your work history and could follow you for up to ten years; so do your homework so your next move will be your last one.

Once you have decided that making a move is the right decision, make a list of what is most important to you. Do you want to own your own truck and become an owner operator? Do you want to go from short haul to over the road? Having it written down and knowing what you want prior to contacting a recruiter will save you both time and frustration. Ask prospective carriers about their driver turnover rate. I believe the answer will speak for itself. The higher the rate, the more of a red flag it raises.

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has great familiarity on how the carrier operates and could be the best source of firsthand knowledge.

Tips I have learned in my experience: Never make a decision after an overly emotional event. Usually things are not as bad or as good as they seem right that second, so do not let emotions cause you to make a knee jerk reaction that you might later regret.

When you do call and talk to a recruiter, make sure you are not driving and talking on your cell phone at the same time. This is an important call and you do not want to be distracted and miss important information. Plus driving and talking on your cell phone is a safety hazard.

Those who are cash strapped while transitioning between carriers have a much higher failure rate than those who have prepared for the move and have saved a cash cushion.

Read the between the lines and check the fine print when a sign-on bonus is involved. Most of these bonuses look good in an advertisement but end up not being as great as they seem.

Bottom line is, it is your work history, so be diligent in protecting it as it follows you for up to ten years. Do your homework and if you decide to make a change in who you drive for, make sure it is a good move. •

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Owner Operators • Tractor Purchase • Company & Fleet Drivers Tanker Drivers remain part of an elite group that thrives on the challenge of safely hauling bulk chemicals on the interstates, highways, and city streets of our nation. Miller Transporters is recognized as an industry leader in safety and service, and our reputation is a direct result of our drivers and their hard work.

Drive with an industry leader. Drive Miller.

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US Truck Stop Channel View, TX Product Limitation-Wash out non-haz mat bulk tnaker

281-452-3589

Dallas, TX DFW Tank Cleaning

Product limitations—Chemical tank cleaning, foodgrade. Kosher certified.

972-937-8118

Reynolds Nationwide Hereford, TX

Product limitations—Call for limitations. Foodgrade & organic certified.

806-364-4738

Big D Travel Center Product limitations- No haz mat/chemicals

972-445-2443

Irving, TX

McAllen, TX Frontera Tank Cleaners Product limitations—Foodgrade, foodgrade compatible products. Kosher certified.

956-682-7282

Johnnie Mac’s Truck Wash & Food Product limitations—Non-hazardous washouts.

New Braunfels TX

830-626-9274

Stephenville, TX Reynolds Nationwide Product limitations—Call for limitations. Foodgrade & organic certified.

254-965-6216

Salt City Truck Wash

Product limitation- Morton salt- no Hazmat

800-962-5136

Grande Saline, TX

Cowboy’s Truck Wash Product limitation- No haz-mat

Sulphur Springs, TX

903-885-1296

UTAH The Wash Rack

Logan, UT 435-753-8350 Product limitation-Inside rinse of Reefer/Tanker/Hopper/Belt or Bulk Feed and livestock trailers VIRGINIA Green Pressure Wash Wash Outside of tank only Dozier Tank & Welding Co Product Limitation- Please call

Chesapeak, VA

757-227-0661

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Richmond, VA Product limitation- Kosher, Food Grade, Chemical, Call for poisons

804-231-3117

Virginia Truck Center Product limitations—Petroleum trailers only

540-777-7700

Roanoke VA

Eagle Truck Wash Troutville, VA Wash inside and out -Ceritified Food grade/ Kosher WASHINGTON I&T Truck Wash Mt. Vernon, WA Product Limitation-Foodgrade, Hoopers, No Haz-mat

540-992-5953

360-424-9564

Mid Columbia Tank Cleaning

Pasco, WA Product limitations—Call for limitations, foodgrade

509-547-0048

Centennial Tank Cleaning Inc

Sunnyside, WA Product limitations—Food grade only, OU Kosher certified, JPA certified.

509-839-5777

Vita Clean Services II Prosser WA Product limitations—Foodgrade only, Kosher, IMS, and JPA certified.

509-786-7335

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Values and Commitment Crystal Flash™ is a third-generation family-owned energy distribution company focused on commercial and residential customers throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Established in 1932, Crystal Flash has grown as the demand for energy has evolved, and today concentrates on the sale and distribution of propane, diesel, gasoline and other fuels. The company is one of the largest independently owned energy suppliers in the state with more than 250 employees in 14 locations.

We have earned our customers’ loyalty and trust thanks to a carefully built reputation for longevity, integrity, dependability, warmth, and genuine concern for each other and those we serve.

Crystal Flash is presently looking for personnel to operate and perform their job duties in a manner that protects people, property and the environment. We also want team members to be proactive in eliminating safety risks and reporting issues of concern when discovered. Crystal Flash utilizes personal protective equipment and other safety devices and maintains safe equipment. The company provides team members with training and the authority to refuse to do unsafe work. We follow all rules and guidelines. Crystal Flash works continuously to make our products and processes more environmentally friendly. We are currently hiring CDL-A and CDL-B drivers, service technicians, and tank setters.

For more information call Cathy Nischan 616-447-3594.

Visit us online at www.crystalflash.com for an application.

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What to do about truck driver back pain…

Dr. Bryon Coker, D.C. 815-503-1052 With long distance truck drivers suffering low back pain at four times the national average, you definitely could use some help. And if I can’t provide handson, then a bit of solid information might make you able to help yourselves. Information is always half the cure. Sitting on the lower end of the spine all day isn’t good for it. The spine has twenty-four brick-like bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of one another, which are cushioned by perfectly designed elastic pillows (the intervertebral discs). The discs are awe-inspiring pieces of architecture. They not only act as springs, thrusting the vertebrae apart, they act as spinal connectors gluing them together. The more vigorously they spring their segments apart the more tautly they hold them secure, creating the whippy, tensile rod that can bend over double to pick up a sock and spring straight upright again.

Quite simply, the more water a disc holds the healthier it will be and the better it will perform both shock-absorption and segmental connecting roles. When a disc loses water and dehydrates it loses its elastic qualities and becomes instead rigid and inflamed. In extreme cases, when the disc height can be seen as visibly shrunken on X-ray, the vertebra sitting on top of that disc can develop another potential problem: Sometimes in an unexpected awkward action (when your body is caught off-guard because your muscles haven’t prepared your spine properly) you can injure your back because the connector qualities of that disc aren’t good enough. This, in a nutshell, is how spinal problems get worse.

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more at the front and your spine gets dry and brittle more quickly. Ten percent of disc fluid is lost within the first two hours of sitting but the good news is that sitting with a better alignment, of the spine in an ‘S’ shape instead, retards the rate of spinal ‘settling’. Something as simple as sitting with a relaxed lumbar hollow in your lower back, your shoulders aligned over your pelvis, can make the world of difference to your day.

closer to the ground. Try to remain down there for 20-30 seconds, or as long as it takes for the back to relax and the lumbar segments to start inching apart (this can be quite uncomfortable if you have been sitting there for hours). Although your knees will complain to start, within a week or two they will love it and in no time you will have better knees too.

Just a few degrees of backward angulation of the seat back helps un-load the discs and keep an ‘S’ bend, not a ‘C’ bend Fortunately truck seats have improved markedly over recent years, However, there is nothing to recommend the very poor ergonomic arrangement where skimpy, poorly-sprung drivers’ seats exist in combination with almost horizontal steering wheels. These have a horrifying effect upon any spine. They cause drivers to slump over the wheel all day, almost steering through their forearms, while their spines steadily dry out and bow deeper.

What to do about truck driver back pain – spinal decompression exercises Spinal decompression should be done both through your driving day and at the end. Ideally, drivers should squat at 2 hourly intervals (or more often if you are stiffening again). To do this you get out of the cab, hold on to the front fender and with your feet together, heels flat, knees wide apart, lean back as you squat, trying to get your bottom down

Squatting like this is an essential part of any driver’s day, if you want to get rid of truck driver back pain Look for further health tips in upcoming articles. Next article “How to eat like an elephant and lose weight doing it” Small changes even while on the road can help you avoid Diabetes, lower your cholesterol, improve energy and focus and as a side effect you’ll also lose weight, the good part of this is you can eat even more than you are right now.

If you’re struggling with a health concern now, Schedule a free 15 minute consultation at my virtual office. Consultations can include recommendations about back pain, dietary changes, supplemental deficiencies, weight loss and much more. Getting healthier is easier than you think; usually the only thing lacking is knowledge and a plan! •

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Vita Clean Services Wenatchee, WA Product limitations—Foodgrade only, Kosher, IMS, and JPA certified.

Quala Wash

Product limitation-Please call

Kent, WA

Quala Wash

Product limitation- Please call

Vancouver, WA

WISCONSIN How-Dea Service Center Product limitation-Call for limitations

509-663-8486 253-872-8929

360-993-5691

Belgium,WI

262-285-3435

Trucker’s Inn Product Limitation- Please call

DeForest, WI

608-246-3040

JK Truck Wash Product Limitation- Please call

De Pere, WI

920-339-0404

Sparkle Wash Product Limitation- Call for Limitation

Fond du Lac, WI

920-923-3044

Milwaukee Truck Wash Milwaukee, WI Product Limitation Foodgrade and hoppers only (no Haz-mat)

414-355-2800

The Award winng Truck Wash Tomah, WI Product Limitation-Dry Bulk, Hopper.(no haz-mat, foodgrade)

608-372-7272

Nova Truck Wash Weston, WI Product Limitation-No petro/solvent/paint. Most haz-mat water-soluble washouts.

715-355-5422

Ottery Brothers LLC

Campbellsport, WI Product limitations-Kosher certified, food grade only Michigan

920-477-3115

Windsor Tank and Truck Wash Product limitation Please call

Windsor, WI

608-846-7272

Quala Wash

Product limitation- Please call

Neeah, WI

920-729-3700

Quala Wash Product limitation- Please call

Bristol, WI

262-857-8900

Mineral Wells, WV

304-489-9201

Quala Wash Product limitation- Please call

Friendly, WV

304-652-1095

Quala Wash Product limitation- Please call

S. Charleston, WV

304-744-4770

WEST VIRGINIA Liberty Truck Stop

Product limitation-Call for limitation

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THEME: US STATES ACROSS 1. _____ engine 6. Holiday shelf dweller 9. Facts and figures 13. Drug dealer 14. Petting spot 15. Kind of roll in school 16. Ar on table of elements 17. “Those good’ol boys were drinkin’ whiskey ‘n ___” 18. Cavern or cave 19. *Major peanut producing state 21. *State know for its coffee beans 23. Affirmative action 24. Give one and they take a mile 25. More, in Madrid 28. Covered by a fig leaf?

30. Lao Tzu follower 35. Desert-like 37. *Virginians make this not war?

39. “_____ not, want not” 40. Capri, e.g.

41. Bunch of bees, e.g.

43. Linseed 44. Writer’s opus 46. Aquarium dweller 47. Actress ____ Gilbert 48. Tooth covering 50. They denote a belief or principle 52. “___ Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel 53. Email button 55. Ghostly sound 57. *Purchased from Russia 60. *It means mountain in Spanish 64. Schroeder’s musical instrument 65. Modern form of “ye” 67. True self in Hindu philosophy 68. Celestial hunter 69. Clothe 70. “Don’t _____ me!”

71. *North Dakota governor, recalled in 1921, ____ Frazier 72. Da or oui 73. What phoenix did

36. Regard 38. Units of work 42. Cuban dance 45. It’s taught but not always learned 49. Albanian money 51. Beethoven’s “Moonlight _____” 54. Dapper 56. Weasel’s aquatic cousin 57. Ethereal

58. Past participle of “lie” 59. Happening soon, old fashioned 60. Fictional Griffin and actual Ryan 61. Magazine shells 62. Siestas 63. Pot contribution 64. Campaigner, for short 66. Clod chopper

DOWN 1. Catch 2. Container weight without its contents 3. “Cogito ____ sum” 4. It falls in the fall 5. Golden Horde member 6. *12th Governor of Nebraska, ____ P. Savage 7. Myrna of Hollywood 8. Warm down-slope wind 9. Lady in Spain 10. Not in favor 11. ____ Spelling 12. “We ___ Family” by Sister Sledge 15. Sounds like donkey laugh 20. Kelly Clarkson and Phillip Phillips, e.g.

22. Pre-college challenge 24. Handicapped person 25. *This state name has one syllable 26. Illegal firing 27. Lucius Flavius _____ Nonius Bassus, Masada conqueror 29. *”Field of Dreams” state 31. Stumblebums 32. A predominant religion of Middle East 33. Bart or Ringo 34. *Former independent nation

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