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Recently, we were called into a scale house with a hazmat load. Fortunately, my husband Dave was driving. I say fortunately because any time I get called into a scale I get so nervous that I will do something wrong to get a violation... READ MORE...

In the high-stakes world of trucking, accidents can halt operations and jeopardize income streams for expediters. But what if there was a legal solution to ensure they receive the compensation they rightfully deserve. READ MORE...

This week Dave and I are celebrating 25 years of marriage. If you readers don’t mind, I would like to take this space to talk about us. READ MORE...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will be holding an online listening session October 4, 2024 at Noon ET and will end at 1:30 PM ET. The topic is the unique needs for women in the trucking industry. READ MORE...

It’s very likely you or someone you know has suffered with mental health issues; whether that be anxiety, depression, anger, or a feeling of general unease within your own mind. READ MORE...

The expedite world has always been a hurry up and wait business. Those of us in this segment of the trucking industry understand what that means. For those not on this side of trucking, let me explain. READ MORE...

If you are one of the estimated 3.5 million truck drivers out on the roads today, you are probably aware of the significance of the month of September. This is when way back in 1988 the first Truck Driver Appreciation Week began. READ MORE...

This week we all had the opportunity to enjoy a holiday that allows us to reflect on the work that we do. While we were home over the Labor Day weekend we still were working. Dave was working on the truck. I was working on end of month reconciling and planning future work. READ MORE...

We plan our trips. We even consider alternate routes. We try to avoid major cities during the morning or evening rush hours. Many truck drivers put a lot of planning time into making our drive as smooth as possible. READ MORE...

Anytime I have ever tried training someone to drive a car or truck, ride a motorcycle, bicycle or jet ski, I have always said to them to “be one with the vehicle”. Being one with the motorcycle or bicycle means to move with the machine. Lean into the turns, feel how the bike handles and adjust...

When a commercial trucker gets into an accident, it can be a major disruption. Dealing with insurance claims while trying to get a truck back on the road can be overwhelming. Many truckers, however, are unaware of the duty to mitigate their losses. Mitigation is an important concept that applies...

Before I got into trucking I had friends. After I got into trucking I made new friends who have become like family. I’m sure that if I asked any truck driver that I meet, they would agree that the trucking industry is a close knit group of people who are more family to them than their own...

Have you ever had one of those weeks where things could have turned out very differently than they did? We recently had such a week. The week was filled with near misses through no fault of our own. READ MORE...

If you carry tools on your truck to perform light mechanical work (or even extensive repairs), you probably have at least basic tools. Inevitably, you will probably need to do some sort of roadside repair to wiring on your truck. Maybe you are just adding some lights or maybe you need to repair...

New truck drivers will hear these acronyms and abbreviations thrown about by others in the industry and not really know what they mean, so I compiled a short list of the more common ones (there are many others). READ MORE...

This weekend we purchased groceries through Instacart. This is not something that we do often so when we do it is a big deal. We placed our order and then we watched as the shopper picked the order, checked out, drove to our location and delivered the order. READ MORE...

Here’s a brief highlight of what professional truck drivers will agree on and what the rookies need to know before taking the wheel to the highways. READ MORE...

I would guess that most everyone has heard of, and understands, compounding interest. Have you ever considered compounding efficiency? Which, in turn, compounds revenue. READ MORE...

With no Expedite Expo this year that means we do not need to do a pre-show and post-show article. That got us to thinking how about looking back over the years we have been to the show and do some reminiscing. We thought it would be best to break this up into two articles. This one will be...

Everyone in trucking knows that parking for semis is at a premium. Where do you park for a mandatory 30 minute break? How often don’t we see drivers take their break in the fuel island? We see a driver walk into a truck stop with a duffle bag in hand knowing full well that they will take a...