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Before breaking someone’s windows to rescue the POOR PET sitting inside a truck notice if the animal is actually in distress. Truck pets usually are cared for better than the owner. If the pet sneezes or looks as if it might be getting sick the search is on for a veterinarian. If the owner of...

Some use a CB and others watch the vehicles in front of them and those approaching for clues of what is up ahead... Luckily in the truck, we can see much further down the road than cars and pickups and we can see brake lights. When approaching a curve in the road watching the back of cars as...

For Sale - One (1) pre-owned, gently cared for, meticulously assembled, clean, portable charcoal grill. This grill would be a great addition to any driver’s truck. It features folding legs for easy storage. It has a locking lid to keep it closed during transport. The lid also is hinged, so it...

We have been in some pretty hot areas lately and we have been thinking of ways to take the pressure off of our air conditioner as well as the generator. With the amount of solar, we have on the truck, we have gotten used to the quiet of not having the generator running. When we had the solar...

If someone refused to get the vaccine, why do those who have been vaccinated need to “mask up” to protect them? The unvaccinated people are the ones at risk, by their own choosing. Those who refuse to get vaxxed will find themselves at risk of exposure to the virus, but they will soon find...

Each state has different laws but… the pedestrian has the right of way and if you do not believe that hit someone and see what happens. The question though is where do you stop for a crosswalk? READ MORE...

Governments around the world are pushing for their people to get vaccinated. The mantra is that these vaccines will save lives. These vaccines will protect you from COVID-19. Many people around the world have taken the vaccines and still we are asked (told in many cases) to wear masks to protect...

Expediting is the 911 of trucking and serves a special niche and yet is not for everyone... The first rule of expediting is “It is not about the miles it is about the income per mile”. Very seldom can you ask an expediter how many miles they run a week and get an answer but they almost always...

Every owner operator should know that maintaining your truck is vital to your business. Recent events have put a damper on the parts supplies and finding parts, even for routine maintenance, can be challenging at times. If you are fortunate enough to have the funds available, when you do find...

Not much room for a truck but easily visited in a personal vehicle. The highlight of the trip was to see all of the “wild” burros that live in town and wait for tourists to buy alfalfa pellets and offer them up. As we drove into town we started seeing the burros in the desert watching the...

Hard to imagine but it is time to start planning the next truck and sleeper.... We have found that it takes about a year of planning a truck and sleeper before we actually move into the new truck. The truck specs are gone over with a fine-tooth comb as technology changes quickly and we have...

Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day. READ MORE...

It is nice when making a difficult right-hand turn or backing into a tight spot and an unknown stranger gives you a thumbs up! There have been times when I have taken the time to approach another driver and say “Awesome Job”. One that really sticks out in my mind was many years ago in...

How much is enough? When do we say we have done all that we can do to protect you from yourself? When do you take on the responsibility of adulthood? Has the majority of our country developed A.D.D. when driving a vehicle? If you travel a lot, you will see many things across this great country...

Knowledge is power and to get the best start in expediting the more knowledge you have the better your chances of succeeding. There are no guarantees in Expediting of succeeding so it is up to each person to position themselves in the best possible light. The Expedite Expo is how we got our...

There are many factors involved in making the decision of when it is time to go home. A common question that truck drivers are asked is “How long do you stay out or away from home?” For us, it is about every three months and then we try to stay home for at least two weeks. Every situation...

Choosing your own loads can be quite lucrative for the owner operator who understands his costs. If you start a business, any business, you must know your expenses in order to accurately price your goods or services to make a profit. The goal of a business owner is to make a profit, not just...

We saw this truck fire the other day and it was unbelievable how hot it was as we drove past. The driver was standing a distance away from the truck and it did not appear as if they had hit anything. No idea what started the fire but by the time it was over everything had burnt to the ground...

We were delivering first thing in the morning and I was backing up the driveway to place the truck where the customer wanted their freight delivered. The driveway had cars parked on both sides, but once I reached the back the truck would be out of everyone’s way. As I started my back a car...

Recently we observed an upsetting situation involving a group refusing to put their masks back on.... Many states and counties have finally gone to wear a mask if you feel you need to, but they are not required. We were in one of those states with friends and decided to take a ferry ride for...