HOS
How many hours a day do you drive a CMV? How many would you prefer to drive? What are your thoughts on the 30 minute break? Where do you stand on the 8/2 split for sleeper berth rule? Did you like the previous reset which had to contain 2 periods of 1am -5am, or do you prefer the current version? Or prefer something completely different for reset rules? Are you indifferent to the whole thing? Are you happy with the current Hours of Service regulations?...
COOKING IN A TRUCK | Cauliflower Fried Rice
Fried rice is one of our favorites. Here is an easy, lower carb way to make it substituting regular rice with riced cauliflower. I also show you how I make regular rice in the Instant Pot.
Recipes Referenced:
https://therecipecritic.com/cauliflower-fried-rice/
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/fried-rice-recipe/
*NOTE: I combined steps out of both recipes to make this version to our liking*...
MPG Matters
We all hear drivers talking about MPG (miles per gallon). Most of us understand just how much it can affect our bottom line. So many have resigned themselves to accept their truck’s MPG or just not worry about it. Just how much does your MPG cost you?...
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Laundry detergent does not need to be expensive or take up a lot of room in the truck....
Wildlife
Over the years we have been enclosed is some really remote safe havens with wildlife our only companions....
No New Truck this Year
We anticipated having our New Cascadia built in July of 2018 and we are still waiting.
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A Penny Saved Is Two Pence Clear
It’s been a really good year for hauling freight. Rates are up over previous years and there are plenty of options for loads....
Hey this is FUN!
What do you do for a living? REALLY? Wow, that is cool....
CARRIER COMFORT PRO APU OVERHEATING
If you have a Carrier Comfort Pro APU and it is shutting down giving an overheat code be sure to check this....
Our thoughts on starting with Landstar
Another driver in the truckload world was baffled when we were constantly being asked: “How is it going at Landstar?”...