Ken Drake was not born into an affluent family where opportunities to succeed merrily came along as birth rights. He had to succeed on his own.…
Month: October 2011
If heat is what you’re looking for, Dallas is a great place to go. And this year’s Great American Trucking Show (GATS), held August 25-27 at…
Driving a truck on rolling terrain takes skill. Unfortunately, too many of today’s drivers use their cruise control in times when they should not. These drivers…
This 1977 GMC General is owned by Dick Schaffer of Knoxville, Maryland. Powered by a Cummins Big Cam III 400-hp engine backed by a 13-speed transmission,…
For over a decade now, Brooks, Oregon, a small town north of Salem, has been the home of one of the most rapidly-growing truck show events…
Questions about Tire Checks, Contaminated Brakes, Idling & More Answered by Law Enforcement Officials (as of October 2011) Warning: Laws are subject to change without notice.…
Some people just leave a lasting impression everywhere they go. Such was the case for Felix Harry Maggini, who passed away on August 24, 2011 after…
EOBR RULE REJECTED. A federal appeals court has thrown out the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) 2010 rule requiring electronic on-board recorders. The ruling is…
This month’s cool “creation” was built, well, at least ordered, for Steve Schenian of Francis Creek, Wisconsin and his driver, Brian Schultz. Steve owns a fleet…
Many people use Lego bricks to create all sorts of things – buildings, people, animals, all types of vehicles, whatever – but we think we found…
Turbochargers are a critical part of the trucking industry because they significantly boost a diesel engine’s horsepower without significantly increasing its weight. However, economical concerns have…
Ok folks, this one is tricky. I wrote this poem for all those teams out there who have spent their lives rolling down the interstate together.…
The medieval Irish festival of Samhain (pronounced Sow-in) marked the end of the third and final harvest of the year. After that date, no more food…
Americans have always been hard-working and optimistic. I recently experienced that optimism when my reefer quit doing its job. I was lucky to get unloaded with…