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Let's Do The Timewarp Again..... There we were traveling across Texas on I-10 on New Year's Eve listening to SiriusXM radio channel 18. We were singing along to all the wildly random songs and having the time of our lives. And I had the time of my life And I never felt this way before. And I...

Some small changes with potential huge positive results for everyone in the Expedite industry. to the fullest. We all spend a great portion of our life working – why not get the most from that time. Be all we can be. Carpe Diem - seize the day! Ideas to increase your earnings, live with less...

Once all of our figures are in I run a few reports to see what our costs were and then run a few fun facts about our business. In 2015 we ran a total of 109,564 miles and spent $19,939.33 dollars on fuel. Here are some of our facts for the year of 2015: Fuel Mileage in 2015 - 12.22 Cost per...

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Excitement is rising as I not only counting down the days till our family is all-together again at home but till we park the truck for this year. As the end of the year approaches I stock up on printer paper and ink as I know I will be running a lot of reports to be filed away with my taxes...

Christmas away from home or Christmas at home the holidays are what we make of them. We have done both being home and not being home and we make the best of where we are. I know I say this often but "Christmas" is my favorite time of the year. Ok I will admit that most seasons are my favorite...

The hardest thing for me to deal with was not being able to read “The Night Before Christmas” to my kids. I always remember that year not only with clarity and sorrow, but also bittersweet joy thanks to the unexpected gift from friends. That year had been especially hard after my ex-husband and...

I talk about a few of the challenges Jason & I had when we first got into the truck & some of the things I wish I would have known about when we were looking into a career in expediting. CLICK HERE to see more...

Under the bunk or in a cabinet clear plastic totes can double or triple your storage capacity. Storage in a moving vehicle can make life interesting as the truck moves back and forth going down the road. Who wants to open a cabinet and have something fall on their head or have their nicely...

Staying away from home for months at a time can create a storage nightmare. Use space available wisely and think about the future. The microwave can be used to store plates, utensils, and paper towels when not in use. I like to stack things so they can easily be taken out of the microwave when...

We wanted to take some time to tell you all a little about ourselves & how we got into expediting. CLICK HERE for more...

In December I like to decorate the truck and this year was not an exception. Sometimes Bob decorates the truck outside but this year he did not. The best thing we added this year is the Christmas lights that run along the top of our cupboards. They a beautiful to see and are cheerful. I took...

Winter preparedness includes a multitude of varying items. Don't think "oh I won't need that!" "But it's too early for snow!" Jon Osborn stubbornly proclaimed just the other day. Apparently, Mother Nature is having a hot flash and turned the AC WAY up. She isn't the least concerned about us...

This is the hardest time of the year for me as the days go by very slowly as I count down till we are home. Usually it is not that big of deal when we go home but Christmas is different. So I have many favorite times of the year, but this is my favorite time of the year during this time of the...

Jason, AKA Mr. CraftyTrucker, takes some time to explain how to understand IFTA fuel tax and how it relates to purchasing fuel. This was one of the things we had trouble understanding when we first got started in expediting. Hopefully this video will help explain how IFTA works. CLICK HERE for...

Truck Parking and one of the best steaks we have ever enjoyed. When in Amarillo and hungry for a steak The Big Texan is hard to beat. Located in Amarillo, Texas and pretty hard to miss due to the many signs advertising the "Free 72oz STEAK". There is a hotel, a horse hotel, RV park, as well as...

My hubby & I team drive an expediter truck and love traveling the country along with our two chihuahuas. We live in our truck for 2 to 3 months at a time hauling freight and enjoying all the sights we get to see. CLICK HERE for more...

My hubby & I team drive an expediter truck and love traveling the country along with our two chihuahuas. We live in our truck for 2 to 3 months at a time hauling freight and enjoying all the sights we get to see. CLICK HERE for more...

My hubby & I team drive an expediter truck and love traveling the country along with our two chihuahuas. We live in our truck for 2 to 3 months at a time hauling freight and enjoying all the sights we get to see. CLICK HERE for more...

Winter driving is a challenge and here are a few tips I have learned over the years to help keep us safe and ready for the next load. The driver's safety, safety of other motorists, safety of the load is of the highest priority Remember you are the captain of your ship and you decide when it...