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This was a piece Terry O'Connell wrote and research for the FedEx Custom Critical Newsletter and then I added a little of my research to the bottom. I thought this was very good information and something to think about. Deer and Moose Guards on Straight Trucks This topic is the result of a...

I am not a pack rat and more then once I have tried to throw away our huge carriers atlas as we do not use it often. We rely on our GPS and the computer to find where are going. Bob catches me every time I try to throw out the atlas and he puts it back in the closet. Well during the...

Load One CEO John talks about Detroit Assurance and how this has benefited his company. Very nicely done and the comments by driver James Allsbrooks about how this packages assists him not controls him were very good. The Detroit Assurance Package including Lane Departure Warning System...

Bob shows how to change shocks on a truck using our Cascadia in this You Tube Video

How would you like to win a brand new Bose Ride system for your truck? Team Run Smart and Bose have teamed up to give one lucky Team Run Smart member a FREE Bose Ride System. These have an estimate retail value of $4,995. Giveaway ends on September 8, 2016 at 11:59 pm http://bit.ly/2aPfHXI

This is a pretty good quiz to test you knowledge. Some of the questions do not pertain to what we do but still it made me stop and think about my answers. Confusion still persists around basic Hours of Service & Log Book Regulations | Glostone Trucking Solutions

If you are a current Trucker Buddy do not forget to renew and if you are not a Trucker Buddy yet check out the website and get involved: Just and FYI, there is no rule or requirement to renew your membership in TBI even though we would like for you do so. This means that we can keep our...

Today I had an interesting thing happen at Walmart. In June of this year my Keurig Coffee pot malfunctioned and I needed to replace it. The Walmart we were near did not have a travel Keurig so I purchased a Fabreware coffee pot that uses KCups and while it is much cheaper it takes three times...

HELP save trouble down the road. Sponsored by TA/Petro Stopping Centers In addition to routine maintenance and repair, an inspection can reduce the risk of a breakdown; this can also provide you peace of mind. When you know your truck's safety features inside and out, you can take a load off...

Register for the Landstar Breakfast - Expedite Expo 2016

Anyone need drivers for a straight truck? This couple is Landstar DoD cleared and are new to Landstar. They are wanting to stay with Landstar and the truck they are in now keeps breaking down. If you know of anyone looking for a good team these guys sound like they can do the job. They live...

This looks like it might be a fun call this evening! June 15th Link to register SheDrives Trucks Launch Party

Free and fun with lots of great prizes! Two challenges one for exercise and one for weight loss - you can join both or either. This might be the motivation you need to get out of the truck and enjoy the outdoors! Saint Christophers Fund - Driven to be Healthy Challenge Starts July 1st 2016

Wondering how many of you on percentage rates use something like truckstop.com to check rates in certain areas of the country? Do you expect the same rate or minimum rate no matter where you are? Do any of you pay to belong to any of these services?

Anyone new to Landstar Express American or considering moving to Landstar there is help after orientation to learn the system and stay profitable. An Express team who has just retired will be available to answer questions and find loads as you drive. She will be a great benefit to solo's who...

Could you take this survey and share with others? It is intended to help a coalition of groups we are part of respond to FMCSA’s rulemaking to tie roadside inspection data to automatically generating a carriers safety rating on a monthly basis. Our intention is to use responses to show...

Food at PAPA JOHNS Parking! This charity "Cause we Can" is going above and beyond... On Wednesday night Rob who is from the NE is bring down FRESH MAINE LOBSTERS and they will be serving Lobster and Steak. Then the rest of the week they have the following menu. Stop by and have a meal with this...

Let's Walk to Churchill Downs at MATS 2016 For the seventh straight year the Trucking Solutions Group will conduct its MATS Health Awareness Walk at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. The health walk, a 1.5-mile non-competitive fun walk will be held on Thursday evening after the...

The Mid America Trucking Show will be March 31 - April 2nd 2016. Here is the GPS coordinates to the Papa Johns Parking lot

I have been using Quicken 2011 Home and Business and have never upgraded. I have Windows Parallels loaded on my Mac and I am wanting to get away from this. I have Quicken fine tuned to fit my needs and wonder if there is something else out there the might work? I do not like Quick Books at...