Ask any trucker about anything today, and the conversation quickly turns to the rising cost of diesel fuel. It should be no surprise, given fuel is one of the largest expenses to keep a truck running down the road and delivering the products consumers need....

Driver Appreciation Week September is a time when the trucking industry takes a moment to recognize the men and women who keep America moving. Driver Appreciation Week is a great opportunity to say “Thank you” to the professional drivers who spend countless hours behind the wheel delivering the products we all depend on. As drivers, we know that trucking is not always an easy job. Long days, changing weather, traffic, construction, tight delivery schedules, and finding a ...

Chain Up! By the time you read this, chain laws for many states will be in force. For those of us who spend our days and nights on the road, that means it is time to start paying attention to the weather, the mountain passes, and the signs along the highway. Nobody likes the idea of chaining up. It is cold, dirty, wet, and downright miserable. Winter driving is part of the job. Being prepared can make the difference between getting through a mountain pass safely and sitting o...

Oh No! What Do We Do Now? Have you ever been under a load and then booked one or two more loads to follow it? On paper, the schedule may look like it will work perfectly. But sometimes, one small change can throw everything off. Recently, we were under a load that we had not picked up yet when we were offered another load. The pickup for the second load was going to be very close to the delivery location for the first load, so we thought we could make it work. Once we arrived...