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A trucker visits Carhenge
As a trucker for nearly 15 years, I’ve traveled all across the United States and parts of Canada. Along the way I’ve had the opportunity to explore many things. Yet, for the most part, I haven’t. Why not? Well, … Continue reading
Posted in Truck Driver Industry Tagged bonehead, Brie, Broken Air Conditioner, cab fare, cool junk, crawfish, Evil, evil overlord, halibut, holiday weekend, Many Things, nbsp, Pizzas, Portland Oregon, Recollection, remote control, road, Salt Lake City, tightwad, time, truck, trucker, Venue, way, zoo aquarium Leave a comment
Who’s a trucker?
No, seriously. That’s a real question. Does just driving a truck make you a trucker? Or is there something more to it? Sorry, I realize I didn’t put a quiz on your syllabus, but hey, that’s the nature of the … Continue reading
Posted in Truck Driver Industry Tagged Cb, co driver, conscious decision, evil overlord, Family Friends, friend alan, gum, job, manliness, Mascara, NASCAR, nascar drivers, pop quiz, road, Stereotype, Syllabus, truck, Truck Drivers, trucker, truckers, Trucking, tw, Twitter, way 5 Comments
Lessons from a Frog by Ellen Voie
Recently I read a book called, “Before You Leap,” by Kermit The Frog. You are probably familiar with Mr. Frog, who bills himself as an “international television and motion picture star, a humanitarian, an amphibitarian and an educator.” He’s better … Continue reading
Posted in Women in trucking Tagged Animal Kingdom, dealing with difficult people, desk clerk, everything, Eye View, Friendships, Frog, international television, intriguing chapters, Kermit Frog, Kermit The Frog, Leap Frog, Lessons, Motion Picture, mr frog, Muppet Show, pursuing your dreams, Sesame Street, Show, Siblings, star, Teammate, trucking industry, way, what is important in life 2 Comments
How the Increase in Diesel Prices Affects Trucking Jobs
Trucking is not an easy industry to work in, especially if you’re one of the people who operate a rig. You face long hours on the road with nothing but the radio for company, trying not to fall asleep at … Continue reading
Posted in Truck Driver Industry Tagged Apps, Asleep At The Wheel, choice in the matter, diesel fuel, diesel prices, forum, gasoline, insurance benefits, job, Onus, pockets, Prices, Referrals, rig, road, ROAD CONDITIONS, sleep, sleep deprivation, smart phone, truckers, trucking jobs, trucks, wacky weather, way, wheel Leave a comment
Something Ray LaHood and Obama are not Saying about Allison Transmissions
While Obama is out “touring/campaigning” the country visiting all these manufactures of supposed “greenier” vehicles, and American jobs, there is something they are not mentioning. In a blog post by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today wrote: “Less gas, … Continue reading
Posted in conservative trucking Tagged 100 Years, allison transmission, allison transmissions, american taxpayers, betting man, commercial trucks, commercial vehicles, Forefront, future america, hybrid buses, Hybrid Technology, leading the way, mileage, Military Vehicles, New Jobs, news, Obam, Obama, plant, Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation, stimulus, Transmission Systems, way 1 Comment
Turtle racing
Turtles are cool. If I see one trying to cross the road, I’m the kinda guy that’ll pull over and carry him across the road to safety. That is, unless it’s one of those Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If I … Continue reading
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Anne Ferro:”This is Why US-Taxpayers and American Truck Drivers need to Foot The Bill for EOBRs for Mexican Trucks”
Ever since the announcement of the “new cross-border deal” with Mexico, and upon finding out that US taxpayers and truck drivers would be paying for the Electronic on-board Recorders (EOBR) for the Mexican trucks. The question of “why” are we … Continue reading
Posted in conservative trucking Tagged agency, Annual Meeting, cost, cross border, federal motor carrier, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, ferro, FMCSA, Free Trade Agreement, hours of service rules, Hours-of-Service, Mexican, Mexican Trucks, motor carrier safety, motor carrier safety administration, North American Free Trade Agreement, pilot program, safety, salt on the wound, Slap Face, slap in the face, taxpayers, Truck Drivers, Truckload Carriers Association, way 1 Comment
Teaching Teens to Share the Road
Ask professional drivers what irritates them the most and you’ll probably hear them complain about teen drivers. Those newly licensed students who can’t seem to put their phones down long enough to observe the traffic around them. How can we … Continue reading
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How do you define yourself? by Ellen Voie
Recently I noticed a mini van sporting a license plate, “CEO MOM.” Immediately I knew that the woman who owned that vehicle had children (or perhaps one child) and had a professional career. That’s a lot to glean from a … Continue reading
Posted in Women in trucking Tagged career, Commodities, cringe, Dash, four wheelers, Glimpse, Groceries, license plate, linda ellis, mini van, Peers, plate, poem called the dash, professional career, professional drivers, Self Esteem, skilled professional, those letters, tombstone, tractor trailer, trucker, truckers, Trucking, trucking industry, way 1 Comment
Some Food For Thought – Concerning Truck Related Accidents
I have recently been seeing lots of truck vs car related accidents showing up in the news. I especially am keeping an eye on these accidents as it seems everybody and their brother is just looking for another excuse to … Continue reading
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