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Since this Western Star 5700xe is to become a straight truck, once Premier Custom Sleepers finished their part, it was time for the APU, 22 ft dry box and liftgate to be installed. READ MORE...

Truck Shows – Truck Shows -Truck Shows A long, long time ago, one of the trucks Bob worked on was entered into a truck show in Louisville, KY and the owner asked Bob to go along and help. The truck was entered into another truck show in Las Vegas, and this time both of us attended. After...

After being home in TX for about a week we are excited to take our first road trip with the Airstream to Lake Tahoe ... CLICK HERE to see more...

While you may be used to seeing a custom sleeper similar to this, keep in mind, all of this is in an 82" factory sleeper. Many of the same amenities found only in larger, more expensive custom sleepers are now available for much less cost in a Western Star 5700XE 82" Stratosphere. READ MORE...

Drive with your lights on Use Flashers when backing Don’t park beside the road and become a sitting duck; park in a legal parking spot Wear PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) when outside of the truck to be seen READ MORE...

What do you do with all of these receipts? Do you have a plan to document that each receipt is recorded and then saved? There are a lot of ways to keep receipts from throwing them to the floorboard on the passenger side of the truck to scanning the receipt and filing the original document. READ...

Forty-one years ago, we were still in high school with big plans of being grown-up and sailing off into the sunset with each other. Then we got married…. Then life got real … READ MORE...

Not long after my visit with Wayne at Premier Custom Sleepers in Ft. Worth, TX, he sent me a few photos of the progress they made since I was there just a few days before. READ MORE...

As truck drivers we are not able to drive for as many hours as we want. There are regulations in place that dictate how many hours we can work called Hours Of Service. ... CLICK HERE to see more...

The chassis has been delivered from the factory to Premier Custom Sleepers in Ft. Worth, TX. Wayne, Brock and the crew get to work. I had the opportunity to visit the shop, and meet Wayne Baylor and Brock Adams, during the build and I was quite impressed not only with the knowledge they have for...

We arrived at the Speedway on May 13th to help the Dale Coyne Racing Team in the garages through the big race on Sunday, May 25th. Over and over, the question has been asked of us, “How did you get involved with an IndyCar team?” It really is a funny story that started out with me asking a...

This is an easy Keto/Low Carb dessert that tastes like a Wendy's Frosty.... CLICK HERE to see more...

While talking to a friend the other day who sold insurance before entering the exciting world of trucking we talked about credit scores. He was in insurance before credit scores were used and he talked about his thoughts of when this all came about. Like just about everyone he could not...

As alluded to in the last article, if you decide to buy a new truck, start with a great chassis. After all, if the truck is not powerful enough for your needs and efficient, all the glitz and shine will soon fade as you realize you bought the wrong truck. Getting the right specifications for...

The majority of the time the loads we haul are very small. We often get asked why those loads aren't flown overnight or are we able to pick up multiple loads. Here are the answers to those questions. CLICK HERE to see more...

When we do something, say something, write something who knows how far it will go? Is the effect positive or negative? Usually, we have no control when something we have said or done is taken out of context. What I want to concentrate on is the positive ripple effect that we have. When...

Deciding to buy a truck, new or used, can be a daunting task. Once you have figured out what you can afford, you have to find it...or build it. For years, new truck buyers had a few options. Buy one off the lot or order one. Get a stock sleeper with whatever options were available from the...

Truck stops are greedy corporations. Truck stops should give me parking for buying their fuel. Did the truck stops forget those of us who got them to where they are today? These are just a few of the common sentiments that can be found all over social media by truck drivers. I wonder how many...

Transponders all over the windshield and on the license-plate can be overwhelming. We have always had a minimum of two transponders on the windshield, EZ-Pass, and PrePass and have been happy with both. Years have passed, and now there are many more toll roads, and all have different...

We are able to cook almost anything in our truck but know there are a lot of truck drivers who don't have the space in their trucks we have or don't want to cook & want some easy Keto options while out on the road. We are going to show you what Keto / low carb options you can find at truck...