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With no Expedite Expo this year that means we do not need to do a pre-show and post-show article. That got us to thinking how about looking back over the years we have been to the show and do some reminiscing. READ MORE...

The Fourth of July gives us the opportunity to celebrate the freedoms that we all enjoy. While there are many inside and outside of our country that are trying to take our freedoms away, the truck drivers that I have met believe in the freedoms that our country affords us all. READ MORE...

We wanted to give an update on the Truck Parking Club app since our last blog back in August 2023... READ MORE...

Recently, we took our truck in for preventative maintenance. That got me to thinking about how many follow a set maintenance schedule. In the last year or so the trucking industry has seen less freight and lower rates. Does that cause truck owners to have an “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” way...

The State of Georgia Department of Transportation is asking for input to truck parking in their state. The have put together a survey to ask the public for input... READ MORE...

This past Monday June 17, 2024 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the new Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees for 2025. Unlike the past couple of years, the fees have gone up right at 25 percent. The FMCSA believes this is the first raise in fees since...

What happens if you are in an accident? What happens if you are hauling freight? What happens if you are injured? What happens if you have pets? What happens? READ MORE...

It was a typical early morning for Jack, a hotshot trucker, as he transported a classic car across Texas in his Ford F-450. Out of nowhere, a reckless motorcycle driver swerved into Jack’s lane, forcing him to brake hard. READ MORE...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking for comments on seat belt use in commercial vehicles. This is because of recent data showing a high number of drivers not using seat belts in fatal crashes. READ MORE...

My first nearly 25 years as an owner operator was spent filling out paper logbooks. It was almost second nature to fill out the pages. I became very familiar with them, even though they had changed a little over the years. It only took a minute or two out each day (combined time) to fill in all...

Living in tight quarters for weeks or months at a time can be very volatile. As a team, my husband and I have had our marriage and our business challenged many times. I am sure that is true for all teams... READ MORE...

Over the next two months the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will be seeking public comments on the development of a new methodology to determine when a motor carrier is not fit to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in or affecting interstate commerce... READ MORE...

In this economy, for many owner operators, it has been a struggle just to survive, let alone thrive... READ MORE...

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...

Are you a fleet owner overwhelmed with legal and insurance matters after an accident? READ MORE...

Why are you so special? Do you offer anything different from all of the other truck drivers out there? READ MORE...

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...

In the trucking business the numbers start with rate per mile. But that is not where the numbers end. READ MORE...

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...

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...