Norm Butler is not the type of guy who sits around and longs for the past, but like so many others out there, he would argue…
Month: May 2021
Even though the Detroit Diesel Series 60 was discontinued in 2011, it’s still one of the most common engines for Class 8 trucks. Some may not…
Not everyone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth – some come from humble beginnings. Doug Kratz (52), the owner of this beautiful Peterbilt…
This month’s creation was built for Mike Breckenridge (53) of Acampo, CA. Mike learned hard work pays off at an early age, and he has been…
The Women In Trucking Association has announced Carina BeeBe as its May 2021 Member of the Month. Carina is a driver for Wilson Logistics. In 1999,…
When Matthew Wiechmann (24) of Hubbard, IA started washing trailers for his brother AJ Wiechmann, that’s when he truly learned the value of hard work and…
Everyone that drives, at one point or another, has thought about or even dreamed of becoming their own boss – an owner operator. The freedoms you…
The other night I decided to watch the 1950s production of “The Ten Commandments” – it had been years since I first saw the movie. This…
Trucking is one of those industries that often has multiple generations of family involved, along with a brother and sisterhood of caring, helpful, and understanding people…
Questions about ELDs and the Short Haul Exemption, Landing Gear Height & More Answered by Law Enforcement OfficialsWarning: Laws are subject to change without notice. These…
For owner operators, your truck is your business card, and what customers see before they even see you. If you take pride in your truck, it…
Oh happy days… or something like that. It’s springtime and once again I have survived another long and eventful winter season. I am so tired of…
This year’s Roadcheck 2021 will be held May 4-6, and the main focus will be on hours-of-service compliance. Make sure your drivers are properly prepared for…
Some of us never grow up. For some, that is not a good thing, but for Richard Arbiso of Upland, CA, it helped him to create…
Hey there everyone. I hope by now you’re all shrugging off the nasty weather and enjoying the smooth sailing that the middle of spring can offer. …