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We had a great time at the 2019 Expedite Expo in Fort Wayne Indiana! It was awesome getting to meet & visit with so many amazing people there. ... CLICK HERE to see more...

We were at the Expedite Expo, and the truck and sleeper were open to the public. ... Yesterday we entered the show floor of the Expedite Expo. Bob immediately started polishing our 2019 Cascadia as I dusted down the inside. My job was easy as we have very few miles on our new Freightliner...

Everything is running like a well oiled machine. Pick up load. Drive. Deliver load. Repeat. It is great when everything goes as planned. Until it doesn’t. Then it can seem like it is one thing after another going wrong. You’re halfway to your next pick up and get the dreaded call - “Stop the...

As I write this, we have had the Cascadia six days and have attended the Walcott Jamboree. We have spent two nights in the truck and have used the shower. What luxury to get up in the morning still in my pajamas and take a shower. READ MORE...

The story of how we met up to the time we stared in expediting. ... CLICK HERE to see more...

Today, most drivers rely on their GPS units to get them where they want to go. GPS units designed for truckers are especially helpful for maneuvering around metropolitan areas when they are working correctly. It wasn’t too many years ago that drivers relied on their wits, skills and the ability...

This will be our first time to attend the Trucking Jamboree and if you are traveling across I-80 this week I hope you will stop in and say, HI! Freightliner Team Run Smart will be promoting a new rollout of the future of the program and how they have encompassed even more of the trucking...

We use Comdata on a daily basis and think it's a great option for owner operators & fleet owners. They offer a number of services to help run your business including the MyFleet Program, Comdata Mastercard and FleetAdvance. CLICK HERE to see more...

We have learned over our years of trucking that when it is possible to spend time with family and friends enjoy every minute. The 4th of July Celebration is a time we are usually on the road working so when we get the chance to enjoy the festivities we do it. READ MORE...

Or. A simple little word, yet these two little letters can have big consequences. Or gives you an option. Or is not synonymous with ‘and’. It is synonymous with ‘either’. Or gives you a choice, pick one or the other, not both. For some context, water or milk, diesel or gasoline, drive or park...

When we see something different, are asked to do something different, or we are asked to step out of our comfort zone, how do we respond? Do our inhibitions have us leaving a lot on the table or the possibility of making a better income because our first response is no. READ MORE...

Some of the things to expect or not to expect before you get into expediting. CLICK HERE to see more...

You might see it from time to time. You might see it all the time. Maybe you never see it, but it is there and happening daily. In parking lots. Roadside. Rest areas. Even at shippers and receivers. Yes, urine bottles. Golden gallons. Trucker bombs. Whatever you call it, it needs to be...

Still waiting waiting waiting for our new truck to be complete. The truck and sleeper were done on time... In the meantime, waiting for the new truck we have stayed busy with projects we have put off doing around the house. We have also been driving a tractor-trailer for an IndyCar team when...

Only 24 days until Expedite Expo 2019 opens! CLICK HERE to register now to avoid the line when you arrive! Get all the details at expediteexpo.com

We all have dealings with people and their attitudes, some are positive, angry, suspicious, or happy go lucky. There is a plethora of books about having a great attitude and all of the benefits that come with believing the glass is half full. The day is much more pleasant when dealing with...

No matter what you drive, where you drive or how you drive, one thing is for sure, knowing your vehicle as much as possible can be crucial. One of the first things I do when getting a new or used truck is, I automatically read the manual. There is a wealth of information in it specific to the...

We loved exploring around Lake Tahoe! We drove out to Emerald Bay to see Lower Eagle Falls which was breathtaking. The next day we took a 3 hour ATV tour in the Pine Nut Mountains and finished off our last day with a beautiful sunset beachfront on the lake.... CLICK HERE to see more...

Owner Operator, are you asking yourself “Why didn’t I get that load?” You were in the right place at the right time…and you just bid lower than you would have liked in order to get yourself out of a deadhead situation. READ MORE...

We have heard all of the comments, "How can you stand to be together all of the time?" There seems to be a mistaken idea that team driving means we are always together, and while that is technically true, it really is far from the truth. We share a business, and our business is running a truck...