Search results

We have always tried to be ahead of the curve in the fuel economy chase. Starting with a well spec'd truck is first. Freightliner did a fantastic job with aerodynamics on the new Cascadia. In our situation, the cargo body really needs help. Since our ARI Legacy sleeper is two feet shorter than...

Our oldest daughter has been working from home for a few weeks, and I have laughed over the stories of her coworker's experiences. Some have the bonus of their children being home along with their spouses. Now is when they are having to deal with the children they are raising. The stories are...

You will want to make sure you have the sound turned up for this one. I think most everyone will recognize the tune, but there is a slight difference from the original version by Carl Douglas. READ MORE...

With all that is going on in this country and around the world, how about something to brighten your day? No COVID-19 discussion. READ MORE...

Shut off the TV and look out the windshield Our freight has been good, maybe even a little better than good for our operation. The rates have been exceptional, the fuel surcharge (FSC) is still high, and fuel is unbelievable cheap. Traffic in most areas is less than usual and so far, no rush...

Hey everyone, Mr. Lucky here. For a few years now, I have been writing these blogs with the intent of sharing experiences. Some just for fun and some to maybe help others in the industry. One thing I have found, whenever I write about positive experiences, whether the articles are about rates...

Thank a Truck Driver – This should say Thank A Blue-Collar Worker I have no problem with thanking a truck driver, the trash man, the janitor, the road worker, the dock workers, and everyone else that is keeping America going. Right now, the saying should be “thank a blue-collar worker” they...

This has been an interesting week. Amid all the chaos over the COVID-19, I have been trucking somewhat as usual. Before all the hysteria began over the hand sanitizers, lysol and disinfecting wipes began, many of us already took precautions to clean and sanitize our trucks. It has been a...

This just in from Progressive... "We understand that a number of our shared customers will be affected by the spread of the coronavirus and we’re prepared to help address unanticipated financial hardship they may be facing as a result. If you hear from any customers whose employment and...

We had a whoops moment over an easy load... A little background on the load: We picked up at a power plant in Florida and took a part to be repaired to Jacksonville about 300 miles in length. The load was offered to take the part back to southern Florida, and we accepted it. READ MORE...

It may surprise some people to find out that Corona is a product of German immigrants. Yep, that “Mexican” beer is German, sort of. In 1925 the now famous pilsner beer was first made in Grupo Modelo (Cerveceria Modelo), which was and still is the largest brewery in Mexico. READ MORE...

Recently I read about a truck driver being shot in the parking lot of a truck stop. There seem to be several odd facts that I have gleaned from the different articles... READ MORE...

Studies show that smartphones have made people dumber. Studies have also shown where this is not true. While some studies seem to point to smartphones and the internet for the dumbing down of society, is it really the culprit, if it is even true? READ MORE...

So many people assume we don't make money driving a straight truck & hauling small loads. Some think we would make more driving tractor trailer but that is not the case. Keep in mind this is what we grossed for 2019 before expenses. Click Here to see more...

Is the glass half empty or half full? Another post, “I am going broke as I am not seeing any loads that work for me!” If life is giving us lemons, figure out to change the lemons in lemonade. Usually, the year starts slow in Expediting, and we plan for this by taking extra time off or knowing...

We had an airline fitting break because it was in a bad area so we fixed and repositioned it.... CLICK HERE to see more...

We get asked a lot how to get into expediting and be able to get into a truck like ours.... CLICK HERE to see more...

Have you ever driven anywhere when everyone drives at the same rate of speed? I have been reading recently about a group wanting to take on California’s split speed limits. That way, everyone can run the same speed. I don’t know about you, but I have never driven anywhere that everyone runs...

After you perform your pre trip inspection, you may do this. You may do this to warn passing motorists about an accident ahead. When being passed, you may do this many times during a day to alert a fellow driver that they are clear of you and that they can safely move back over into the right...

Listening as a driver laments that they are going broke as they are not getting any loads frustrates me... As I listened to this conversation what I really wanted to say, “you need to look in the mirror”. The speaker was getting themselves into a seriously bad situation and they had a very...