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When you are an over the road truck driver that is gone for weeks or months at a time trucking becomes a lifestyle. We have to adjust our “lifestyle” from when we are at home to when we go back out in the truck. At home our bed does not move, we have a lot more room, we have unlimited running...

All about our fur babies Abbey & Tyson.... CLICK HERE to see more...

We have been without a truck now for a month, but that does not mean we have not been in a truck. Hard to believe we got home about one month ago and still do not have our new truck. More on that in the next blog. We have several projects going on at home. First, there was a new bathroom...

We all negotiate, some more than others. Negotiations are an everyday part of life. As owner operators, we might negotiate more than other people we know. Some are more successful at it than others. Whether you consider yourself good or bad at negotiating, there are times when you might feel...

This is another easy and delicious Keto recipe that we love. At 3.8g of net carbs for 2, these blueberry muffins taste even better than the non low carb package version.... CLICK HERE to see more...

We have been home for a month now waiting on our new Expediter Truck to be finished. The Freightliner Cascadia is complete, the ARI sleeper is complete but the box has not been built and that is the holdup. After the box is put on the liftgate will have to be installed before we will finally...

As I am aging, I can look back in time and clearly see a fork in the road, and sometimes I made a right decision, sometimes a bad choice, and other times I meandered around until I found myself. One path that to me is pretty clear is attending truck shows, safety meetings, or business seminars...

Tax time is upon us yet again. [Today] is this year’s deadline to either file your taxes or file for an extension. Don’t let that last one fool you, even if you file for an extension, if you owe taxes, you will still need to pay them when you file for the extension or be subject to penalties and...

We get a lot of questions about what we use to video with. While we have a few different cameras we use this set up, we feel for us, is the best one for vlogging on the go. CLICK HERE to see more...

Have you ever been the person trying to sleep going over Grapevine in California? I am thankful for our smooth riding Freightliner. This mountain has caused many truck drivers to clench their toes in fear as they headed up the mountain. The Freightliner Cascadia works with you to go down steep...

No, this will not be an article about Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity. Equipment = Money X Commitment². Which truck should you buy? How much can you afford? How long do you expect to keep it? How long do you expect to stay in the trucking business? READ MORE...

We had the chance to sit down with Frank from The Trucking Couple and talk about some of the awesome concepts his fleet owner has implemented to grow their fleet. This has not only contributed to the success of the fleet but more importantly gives their drivers all the tools & opportunity to be...

A friend called in stressed to the max as she was cleaning her truck to be put up for sale. She had two problems; dog hair and scuffed refrigerator The dog hair I gave her some tips on that I use in our truck and then told her what I do in our refrigerator to keep it looking new. Different...

Made our delivery in Massachusetts and it didn't take long to get a nice long run that picked up in Connecticut going to California.... CLICK HERE to see more...

Do you network? Why not? Networking with your peers can give you new ways of looking at old ideas or problems. A fresh perspective can sometimes help solve an issue quicker and better than if you just kept pondering or worrying about it. Where do you find such peers? There are many sources, but...

What could be a better combination - love of racing and race truck transporters. Last year we made our first trip with the Indy Car team of Dale Coyne Racing and it looks like this year we will be making a few more trips with the team. What we have that they need is our Class A license, we...

How many people start their workday with these words “Be Safe”? In 2018 the report I was looking at for the top ten most dangerous jobs lists Truck Driver as number seven. This is something we do not waste time thinking about but it is always in the back of all of our minds. Our fault or not...

Got us a nice weekend run that we picked up in Texas heading to Massachusetts. CLICK HERE to see more...

Think twice before bringing your beloved pet into the truck or acquiring a pet for the truck. Living with pets in 64 sq. Ft of space can be stressful not only on but also on the pet. Things to consider is space available, food and water requirements, and getting the pet enough exercise. Next is...

Before putting the truck in drive make sure you are ready. After performing the pre-trip on your truck there are a few more items that need your attention before driving off. Too many times we buckle the seat belt put the truck in drive and off we go while still fiddling with the radio or the...