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Our first visit to AA Truck Sleeper in Kennedale Texas to pick out & design our new custom truck sleeper.... CLICK HERE to see more...

It is that time of year again. The daylight is shorter and the nights are longer. Some days we may be doing more in the dark than in the light of day. Working in the dark adds another challenge to the task, being able to see what you are actually working on. Many activities can require both...

Recent crash data from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) for 2018 has shown a slight increase in trucking fatalities over 2017. Well, that depends on where you read about it or how you define slight. Some sources report the increase as being “the highest level in 30...

We watch as traffic plays out in front of us from our high perch, and I am often in awe as I watch the dance of the travel lanes. As I drive, I am also a keen observer of what is happening in front of me for several reasons. One, my goal is to be able to react quickly so as not to be involved...

Review of the Blue Tiger Advantage Plus Headset CLICK HERE to see more...

Our daughter recently purchased a new car and her phone ties into the car. The car, in turn, uses the GPS on the phone for routing on a large screen on the dash. It is pretty ingenious and as we are having problems with our current GPS I question the future of the type of GPS we have. Our GPS...

Responsibility can be a lot to handle for some. Too much for others. It seems more and more people each day are looking to unburden themselves and are always trying to assign the blame to someone else for their problems. MAN UP !! Or WOMAN UP !! No one said life as an adult would be fair or...

While reading a post the other day, a driver mentioned that he was at a truck stop, and another driver had passed away... Now you would think that this driver would mean that his greatest fear would be passing away while on the road away from home, but you would be wrong. This driver's greatest...

We attended the Mutts4Trucks event in Nashville, TN thanks to the Mobil Delvac™ and PEDIGREE® brands. In this video, we'll be sharing our experience at the Mutts4Trucks event in Nashville and telling you how you can see more of the journey some of these truckers went on to get their dogs...

Everyone knows the rule, never swerve to keep from hitting an animal. When the animal is large and possible using the brakes hard while controlling steering is a good idea. This morning I tested the theory and escaped unscathed but with Bob in the sleeper getting prepared for a crash. READ MORE...

Not something we wanted to hear from our customer as he stepped into the freight box.... On our way to pick up our load, it rained cats and dogs, a real gully washer, and as I pulled into the customer's property, I drove around several huge puddles. Bob went in to speak with the customer as I...

Our blower fan broke on our Coleman Mach 8 rooftop AC. We were able to find a replacement part and Jason shows you how easy it was to repair. CLICK HERE to see more...

Joe came to us 12 years ago as a “One Truck Independent Contractor” leasing on as an Owner Operator with FedEx Custom Critical. Later Joe’s wife, Sue, became his co-driver. A few years went by when they saw an opportunity to help another driver get into the business. So they leased Tom their...

Many of us have done this, you go pick up a load on Mars and then deliver on Jupiter or maybe even Mercury or Venus. While you may have done it, maybe you just didn’t know it. READ MORE...

During a storm, I posted on Facebook after being shut down on the interstate. While being forced to shut down in New Mexico I posted on Facebook the mile marker, where and what interstate was shut down. In no time another driver who was in Texas posted road conditions for Texas. He also posted...

Wow, what a busy morning. Busy, but very productive. After agreeing to take on this new project, the next decision was made to work out the details. A meeting was called to get the project underway. Plans were discussed for the project and many great ideas were debated and the ebb and flow of...

We are selling our truck! For more info or questions please email us at [email protected] SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY PLEASE CLICK HERE to see more...

Well, we are still not expediting but we do have a complete truck sitting at our house. It is pretty exciting to pull into our house and see our truck sitting on the pad by Bob’s shop. The work is not done by a long shot as Bob is still is performing his tweaks. READ MORE...

Finding and keeping new customers can be a challenge for just about any business, but for the owner operator, this can be even more difficult. Give a little Ever notice how many larger businesses will offer a lower price on a product or service for new customers? There is more to it than just...

Recently I was called a daredevil, and I do not believe that is a true statement.... Each day we face risks, and yet we get into our trucks, turn the key to on, and drive on a public motorway. Driving is a calculated risk, and each of us knows the dangers and the consequences of having an...