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    Fuel for Thought HELP!

    In this economy, for many owner operators, it has been a struggle just to survive, let alone thrive... READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Explore

    A while back a friend asked me if my husband and I ever have a chance to sightsee while we are on the road. I replied that for the most part we do not. This conversation allowed me to reflect on how many drivers take the opportunity to get out of the truck to see and explore. Do you? Where do...
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    Rescue Your Revenue Overwhelmed?

    Are you a fleet owner overwhelmed with legal and insurance matters after an accident? READ MORE...
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    Fuel for Thought The Road Less Traveled

    Why are you so special? Do you offer anything different from all of the other truck drivers out there? READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Mother Trucker Yoga

    For the past couple of years, we along with the Trucking Solutions Group (TSG) have been working with and supporting Hope Zvara the CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga (MTY). READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Know Your Numbers

    In the trucking business the numbers start with rate per mile. But that is not where the numbers end. READ MORE...
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    Fuel for Thought Business as Usual

    The 2024 International Roadcheck has come and gone. As many of you know, this year’s roadcheck, AKA Safety Blitz, took place May 14 - 16. While many drivers consider it a blitz week, in reality, it only is scheduled for 72 hours or 3 days, just like it has been for years. READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life How Far Will You Go?

    How far will you deadhead to get to that next load? Recently, my husband and I made a delivery in an area that we knew would be challenging to get out of. .. READ MORE...
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    Fuel for Thought Cars vs. Trucks

    Truck drivers and four wheelers (cars), quite often these days, seem to be at odds when they have to drive near one another... READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Seafoam Bugs B Gone

    Back in March at the Mid America Truck Show one of the booths we stopped by was Seafoam to discuss their products and give them feedback on the ones we use. READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Pets in the Truck

    How many of you travel with an animal in your truck? We have been driving for over ten years. It has only been in the last two years that we have added a pet to our truck... READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Nothing but Net

    A couple of months ago, acquaintances were involved in an accident. While the details are not known, the result is... READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Your Trucker Pets

    It’s safe to say when our trucker pets are the topic, our fellow truckers will have a lot to say! Per our last article, “Keeping your Trucker Dogs, Safe, Happy, and Healthy” we had a few passionate responses that we’d like to share along with some additional highlights for our four-legged...
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    It's a Team's Life Drumclip

    We recently found a product that was only available in Europe until recently. They are called Drumclips. Finally, this product was made available in the United States (US). The Drumclip makes it easy to secure drums on a pallet, in a trailer or in a container. Drumclip is used to transport...
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    It's a Team's Life No Truck Parking

    These three words are becoming more common in communities around the country. Why is that? It could be a lot of different reasons. Let’s maybe list a few of them. READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Handling the Unexpected

    What do you do when the unexpected happens while under a load? READ MORE...
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    Fuel for Thought Get a Grip

    Most, if not all, newer trucks have a traction control button or switch on the dash. Do you know why it is there? Do you know when to use it properly? READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life IF it fits, it ships...

    How many of you have taken a load based upon the information you were given only to find out that the freight will not fit on your truck? We are not novices to expediting. We have been in this business for nearly 10 years. Granted, some of you reading this may have many more years than that...
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    Fuel for Thought The Exception

    The other day I made a delivery to a little town in Georgia. The welcome sign I saw when I entered the city limits stuck with me, not just the name of the town, but apparently it was the town motto that was included on the welcome sign. READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Diesel Exhaust Treatment

    Recently we found a newer product that will treat your Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The company has a couple of different versions of the DEF treatment. We bought one to try and just put our first bottle in. READ MORE...
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