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Both of our pets have been raised in the truck, and Squeaky rules the roost. Texas is somewhat afraid of Squeaky, and when given a chance, she will tease him, but usually, Squeaky has the upper hand. READ MORE...

Can you pick a side and stick with it? All these drivers want the government to step in and help them out. It was just a couple of years ago they were protesting over government regulation and asking the government to stay out of the trucking industry, now some of these same people want the...

At a time when freight rates are down, if you can even find freight, truck stops are still charging for parking?? What kind of greedy SOBs are running truck stops right now and charging truckers for a place to park? Truckers are hurting for revenue and those greedy truck stops want our little...

From the first part of March to where we are now we have seen things I would have laughed out loud about two months ago. In all of our trucking career I never would have believed so many people would be thanking truck drivers or calling truck drivers hero. We have seen handwritten signs beside...

What in the Sam Hill is all the truck drivers complaining about? My daddy always told me, son, you gotta work smarter than the next guy if you want to get ahead in this world. Where did all these new age owner operators learn how to be a truck driver? Sure the rates are in the toilet but you...

Cheese anyone? I heard it goes well with whine. All you wimpy, scared drivers out there calling for hazard pay…. GO HOME. Leave the real work to the real drivers. We do what we do all the time... READ MORE...

We are living in unprecedented times. Our societies around the world are dealing with an enemy like none have seen before. Here in our own country, multitudes of people are unemployed or furloughed. Those who have escaped this dreaded virus and still have employment are either working...

Dear public, The trucking industry has recently been placed in the limelight. We have always been out here resupplying America. This is not news, you are just now noticing. READ MORE...

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Recently I have been reminded of this saying as I get into lively discussions with truck driving friends and family. There is an invisible fence dividing the people, those that are afraid of our current situation and those that are taking precautions and going about business. What I have found...

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...