If, like most of our older hands, you are nearing 65 or are already 65, Medicare will be or is a part of your life. The many tiers of the policy can be a daunting task to understand especially Part D which is the drug coverage. This part of the program changes annually due to the providers, like Humana, who change their monthly premiums and coverage which understandably is necessary as drug costs constantly change and/or new drugs are introduced.
This link: http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicare_Part_D, not only explains Part D better than www.medicare.gov but has a wealth of knowledge and political history that you will find very interesting and an eye opener. Quite frankly I am in shock to find out how much is to be desired with the program and how poorly this part of the program is set up. Bureaucrats decide our fate unfortunately which is no surprise and to me, stinks of aiding the pharmaceutical companies' bottom line to their benefit throwing the American people into possible bankruptcy. There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that the Health Reform Act of 2010 is and will be a disaster. If 'we the people' don't do our homework better we will find our pocketbook has been stolen if we have need of any medical procedure or simple health care visit to the doctor. Mind you, there are some benefits that really do give us a medical coverage break in cost but the overall expense is frightening. Check out the latest report by Fox:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/30/obamacare-to-usher-in-health-insurance-cancellation-notices/
Marge/Admin
Truck Driver Forum. Where the job meets the road.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
WOMEN HOLDING CDL EAT FREE
MAY 12 AT TA AND PETRO FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT
WESTLAKE, Ohio, May 1, 2013 – TravelCenters of America (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, invites all professional driving women to enjoy a complimentary meal on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2013, at any participating TA and Petro Stopping Centers full-service, sitdown restaurant across the U.S. TA and Petro will be honoring the service of women who make a living out on the road on the day dedicated to appreciating mothers and women everywhere.
Tom O’Brien, President and CEO of TravelCenters said, “This is just one more way that we can show drivers -- specifically moms, sisters, daughters, grandmothers, and all professional women drivers -- how much we respect them and the job they do to keep America moving. We know many drivers will be away from their home and families on Mother’s Day; this is just a small gesture to help them celebrate at their home away from home, with their on-the-road families in one of our friendly restaurants.”
On May 12, women simply need to show their valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) to their restaurant server prior to ordering to receive one free meal (up to $15 value) at more than 170 participating Iron Skillet®, Country Pride® and other full-service, home style restaurants within TA and Petro Stopping Centers locations.
About TravelCenters of America LLC TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, is a leading travel center business in 41 states and Canada operating under the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® brands. With 245 convenient full-service locations off interstate highway exits, TA and Petro Stopping Centers offer customers diesel and gasoline fueling services, more than 500 full- and quick-service restaurants, 24-hour convenience stores, heavy truck maintenance services, RoadSquad Connect™ (24/7/365 emergency roadside service),
Reserve-It™ (truck parking reservations), and many other services – all within large, high traffic facilities. For more information on TravelCenters and TA, please visit www.tatravelcenters.com. For more information on Petro Stopping Centers, please visit www.petrotruckstops.com.
Sorce: Announcement to Public
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Cardinal Logistics, Greatwide Logistics Merger
13, 2013, 2:34pm EST
Cardinal Logistics, Greatwide Logistics wrap up merger
Staff Charlotte Business Journal
Cardinal Logistics Management Inc. of Concord and Greatwide Logistics Services of Dallas have completed a merger. Both are holdings of Centerbridge Partners, a private investment firm based in New York. The combined company will have annual revenue of more than $1 billion.
John Tague, who ran Greatwide, will run the combined company. Vin McLoughlin of Cardinal becomes vice chairman, a newly created position.
The combination creates a company with 5,000 drivers and 125 operating locations that provides trucking and logistics services in industries that include grocery, bulk food, retail, metals and building products.
“We are excited that this transaction creates an industry-leading logistics company that is supported by a strong customer base, experienced management team, best-in-class company drivers and owner-operators and a differentiated technology platform that enables creative, low-cost solutions for our customers,” Tague says.
John Tague, who ran Greatwide, will run the combined company. Vin McLoughlin of Cardinal becomes vice chairman, a newly created position.
The combination creates a company with 5,000 drivers and 125 operating locations that provides trucking and logistics services in industries that include grocery, bulk food, retail, metals and building products.
“We are excited that this transaction creates an industry-leading logistics company that is supported by a strong customer base, experienced management team, best-in-class company drivers and owner-operators and a differentiated technology platform that enables creative, low-cost solutions for our customers,” Tague says.
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