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223382 Miles update on our trucks performance. We are always talking about our phenomenal fuel mileage and this is the report the backs our claims up. This report was run on September 23, 2016 and we have 223382 miles on our 2015 Freightliner Cascadia. Lifetime highlights that I enjoy Average...

Drivers often complain about other drivers. Many complaints will be valid as there seems to be a larger number of drivers today that are less than professional. Some have no courtesy for those around them. Some are just downright rude. This applies to their driving skills as well as when you...

How we plan our routing and fuel stops for the loads we run. CLICK HERE to see more...

I thought this was quite clever! If you're parked somewhere waiting for your next load, this should kill some time. Drive a truck. Dispatch zombies. Save the world READ MORE...

One of the most common questions I get is “Which state is the cheapest for Truck Insurance? Here is *Progressive’s take on average per year insurance rates for a new start up with a Tractor Trailer. Some states are quite surprising, don’t you think? READ MORE...

We have the ability to just say NO! Now sometimes that can cost you your job so consider before saying no. When Bob was with a large company we were calling home in the pay phone room. Yep been a few years ago. I heard a women's voice behind me getting emotional and stressed as I heard her say...

Pictures of snow, hail, and fall colors on Internet are making me think it is getting close to adding fall supplies to the truck. This is the time of year when I must think into the future and when do we plan on getting back to our house. What kind of weather will find? It is entirely possible...

An open discussion about expediting with fellow husband and wife expediter teams. Special thanks to Kat, Marshall, Carolyn and Andy for being a part of this video and sharing their experiences. CLICK HERE to see more...

It is funny how there are unintended consequences to every action. When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration began tightening regulations on hours of service, the beneficiary was the trailer manufacturing industry. Truckers responded to hours of service restrictions by trying to make...

As Hurricane Mathew makes it way to the U.S., you hear a lot of talk about people in affected areas and how they should be prepared. Being prepared with supplies such as water, food and shelter. It is always a good idea to be prepared. As we approach the end of the year, with cooler weather...

Should the government set the same top speed for trucks in Rhode Island and Wyoming? How does it make any sense for FMCSA to over ride what the states feel is a safe speed limit? States set posted speed limits for what they feel is safe on their roads and highways and I am questioning why...

Funny how often we think we only do things for money but in reality how often do we go over board when we know we are appreciated. In trucking we often go above and beyond to solve a problem and if you want to get even more out of us tell us how much you appreciate something that happened. At...

We are frequently asked if you can be successful as a solo driver in expediting. In this video we talk about what we've learned from talking to solo expedite drivers. CLICK HERE to see more...

We are taking amazing pictures with our phones of all things and very seldom do i see anyone using a camera. What is happening to these pictures? Are they being deleted to make room for more pictures? I cannot remember the last time I heard of someone sitting around looking at an album laughing...

Just announced.. The ABA ( American Bird Association) has lobbied for speed limiters on commercial aircraft. The new proposed rule will consider the effects on the airline industry. The ABA cites environmental and safety issues are the main concerns. The ABA claims that commercial airlines...

How to change the alternator belt on a Carrier Comfort Pro APU. CLICK HERE to see more... Video on how to change the other belt mentioned:

As business owners it is in our best interests to know about regulations and if leased to a company what their future policies will be. If we snooze we could lose our business. Once we take the plunge and buy a truck we become a business and in trucking that business comes with a lot of...

Regulations. Traffic. Hours of service. Traffic. Weight limits. Traffic. Equipment failures. Traffic. Incorrect addresses. Traffic. Route restrictions. Traffic. Fuel prices. Traffic. Detention time. Oh, did I mention traffic ? These are just a few of the many complaints we hear almost daily...

What about all of that STUFF and while not a pack rat I still like STUFF and that is a problem. The first question that comes to mind is why are we working? What are our goals and what does our future look like? A quote by Nigel Marsh: "There are thousands and thousands of people out there...

A few tax tips and info we've learned while being out on the road. CLICK HERE to see more...