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16 www.FlatbedTruckingJobs.com May 2016 education is implemented, it will turn out to be a money grab instead of a good thing – just like they're going to do with the new driver education standards. If you have a concealed carry permit in your state of residence, it's asinine that it wouldn't be observed in all states, and I think that may be a better thing to fi ght for. CCW requires class time and personal investment and more states are giving reciprocity, but it's still not across the board. Gary Slider and Steve Aikens do a fantastic job over at their site keeping an updated site with hot links to specifi c state law, and traveler information. If you carry, I strongly suggest becoming familiar with this site. In the end, company policy dictates what their drivers are allowed to do. Having a gun doesn't necessarily mean you're safe. Tasers, mace, and knives are alternatives, but they too are dictated state by state as to the legality of carrying them. Being aware of your surroundings and having safe park- ing are much greater defenses, but until we get enough safe parking, we've got a real problem – and people are dying from it. F WISDOM & WISECRACKS Wendy Parker rides with her husband, George Parker, an owner-operator who pulls dry van. She chronicles their ad- ventures and her observations from the shotgun position in her blog and at their website, www.thegeorgeandwendyshow.com