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Sometimes I will ponder something for a long time before I take any action or make a decision on a given matter. Thats what I've done in this situation and now I'm ready to speak my peace! Not too long ago a comment was made on this forum regarding older people and their views who frequent this...

Yesterday, Tuesday,10-23-07, I was on the last leg of a return trip from Jersey. Traveling down I85 throu NC a lot of drivers were talking about the wall to wall bears in SC. When I passed exit 90 at Gaffney,SC the term wall to wall took on an whole new meaning! From that exit to the Greer exit...

My wife and I just spent 2 fantastic weeks at a resort in Myrtle Beach,SC. While walking downtown, It was a saddening experience for me to see 2 vacant lots directly accross the street from each other.The old amusement park and the pavillion are now history. I have been so used to visiting both...

I have a doctors appointment today and it reminded me to share a not so good experience with my last DOT physical. My appointment was at 4pm--I had been at work since 6am that day and had just spent 6 hours at a customers dock trying to get 3 skids unloaded. It was one of those places where...

Life if full of decisions, and I guess I got a few to make-- and soon too! Here's the story. I'v been on this site for a good while and as many of you know I write, sing and have just released my 2nd CD titled "Cowboys Do Rock" On the other hand--In February of this year, I found the driving job...

I decided to start a new thread from a previous one due to the fact that mine may be somewhat overwhelming. When I started in the trucking business: You sat on not much more than a peach crate to drive. Long before air ride seats ever came along. A low air warning device was a round flag under...

I just got my 25 year pin last month! Cooper Lodge #282 AM & FM Travelers Rest,SC

Aftre doing my post under "Post traumatic stress syndrome for truckers" I felt compelled to do this one. I feel that I was trained by one of the industrys best drivers and thank God I've got maybe over 5 million miles behind me to show for that training. My father not only explained to me how to...

Last Sunday, after waiting at the hospital since 6am---at 3:46 pm my brand new grand daughter Callie Moss Siglin arrived in the world. She weighed 8pounds 1 oz.---is 21 inches long and has more hair than I'll ever have again in my life. What a precious bundle of joy she is. I'm still just...

First week on my new job, I had to run my first trip double operation simply for the purpose of being taught about paperwork. Left Greenville,SC tuesday morning around 10am--destination--Newark,NJ. Having watched weather reports and because of years of experience--I packed a lunch so to...

Thanks to all those who visited my website and especially to those with the "flowers" who signed my guest book! Guess I got more fans in the wolverine and the buckeye than I do down south! I start my new job Monday, SO, Everyone wish me luck! Everyone be safe and May God Bless you All! Pappy 36...

Hi Everybody--I'm back. Took somewhat of a vacation from lots of things. Came off the road last Sept. and took a local job for my same company---BIG MISTAKE! Actually home less working local-- 48 miles round trip a day to work and back, an hour and a half travel time to and from work---Do'nt get...

Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July! Pappy 35 yrs OTR :) :) :)

I was talking to a couple of older seasoned vetran drivers a few days ago and to my surprise, I'm not the only one who gets the "FEELING". I am gone from home 4 to 5 days a week and occasionally for longer periods of time. I'm normally behind the wheel right at the end of a 10 hour break. Most...

Apparently, driving is in far too many instances, a job to die for! I have seen 2 truck drivers die recently because of stupid mistakes made by 4 wheelers that caused the accidents and then just drove off. One of them was recently caught, but the other one, I do'nt know about. I've been on the...

Last week I was at the Flying J on I-20 in Columbia,S.C. and missed meeting Whitewolf. He apparently had a computer onboard and mine was at home. H did a post as to his location that I read several hours later. So, I came up with this idea.---EVERYONE GOT A CB RADIO? At the top of every hour and...