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Rude awakening when we step outside of our "circle."... Greg Huggins wrote an interesting blog, Fuel for Thought, called "Circles" that talks about who we surround ourselves with. I think we naturally gravitate to others who have similar goals, work ethics, life ethics, expectations, and family...

Let me clue you in on a few things. This assault on the public by the “protesters” has gotten way out of hand. Once the media reports of truck drivers being targeted by looters came out and then the reports of rioters pulling the drivers from their trucks and beating them came out, you damn...

First, we have Corona Virus, Killer Hornets, and now Terrorists? When we left home in March, we were worried and a little scared of what we would encounter. Questions in our minds: would we get sick? Would we run into people who terrified? Would there be any freight? After we picked up a load...

The other day I was both fortunate and unfortunate. As I headed out to make an early morning delivery, all was going well. Traffic was light. The sun was up. My GPS was giving me good truck routing directions to my metropolitan address. All was going well until I made one of my last turns onto...

We are now on to the next crisis. I have been saying it for years but no one wants to believe me. READ MORE...

While this is an awesome mountain but it is not the best area for freight.... This past week we were able to see Mount Shasta while delivering in Yreka, CA, and then we had another delivery over on 101 going south. The last load kept us in the good freight area so everything working out for the...

There are a lot of people using a new phrase. One that is getting some traction. I first heard it weeks ago and since then, I seem to hear it more and more each day. New words and phrases enter our language all the time, some are only a passing fad, while others remain for years. So when I...

All you mask wearing, afraid of your own shadow people that get their marching orders from the mainstream media, I have something to tell you, if your new religion comes from the gospel of 24 hour news, keep that follow the herd mentality to yourself. READ MORE...

Memorial Day 2020 is upon us. Please remember those who gave their life so you could have this day in America. READ MORE...

Jumping ship right now could mean it will be hard to keep your head above water. Shippers and receivers are still in a transition as some businesses open, and others remain closed. We have heard several times of manufactures opening for business and then having to shut down again due to not...

Truckers who have been around for a while can remember back when we helped one another, had random chance meetings at a truck stop or customer, and held conversations with one another about many things. Chance meetings could occur in a parking lot just because one truck driver admired another’s...

TA in Texas Can I have an extra towel for the shower? Shower attendant, no you are only allowed one towel due to the virus. Do what? Walmart in California Only one family member allowed in the store at a time. Had to laugh at all the men using Facetime to talk to...

Isn’t he cute? There are a lot of truckers who have dogs and cats with them on the road. Most of the time other drivers never know about the cats in trucks, but we sure as hell know about a lot of the dogs out here. From big and brawny woofers to tiny little yappers... READ MORE...

You have probably heard the old saying, you can’t soar like an eagle when you surround yourself with turkeys. If your “friends” are holding you back, are they really your friends? This can also apply to co-workers, peers or any groups or associations you surround yourself with. And then there is...

We sit, and we wait… Right now, with the time between loads, what do you do? READ MORE...

I’ve seen a lot of things in my driving career. Not much surprises me anymore. Times change, markets change, businesses must change to adapt to these changes. If you can’t earn a living in trucking, maybe it is not the shippers and brokers, maybe it is you. READ MORE...

Right now, with Covid-19 it is easy to be negative, but how much better our day will be if we think of all of the good things we have in our lives. Each day I am reminded that I have a great view outside of my windshield that changes. For the many that are staying at home, they have their...

Idea, concept, prototype, products, manufacture, sales, shipping. Products can take a long time to go from idea to market. There can be many people involved in the process. Long before revenue is seen from the product(s), many people play a role in its production. READ MORE...

Is it too cold or is it too hot? It is not all about your comfort. The weather is cool but it will get hot later today. The company truck that is parked next to me starts. Why did that truck start? READ MORE...

I know poor, rich people, and I know rich, poor people. In pursuit of the mighty dollar, it is easy to get sidetracked and spend all of the income plus some. Loans and credit cards are convenient ways to spend before the money is earned. There are a plethora of reasons to overspend and fewer...