“Up north” is a phrase used by many to describe the northern parts of states, including Wisconsin. Growing up in Wisconsin, I knew that when you…
Year: 2022
Burned turbochargers are a good reason to have a working pyrometer, with the thermocouple in the exhaust manifold, and a turbo boost gauge. It’s also very…
With perfect southern California spring weather, the SoCal chapter of the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) hosted their 37th annual truck show and swap meet on…
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Elizabeth Perez as its June 2022 Member of the Month. Elizabeth is a professional driver for DVL Express…
In 1964 Earl R. Martin Sr., a young trucker from East Earl, PA, walked into his local Mack dealership in Lancaster, PA, and inquired with a…
The second annual Swamp East Missouri Truck Show and Convoy was held on April 22-23, 2022, at Sikeston Sports Complex in Sikeston, Missouri. Hosted by T.W.…
This month’s creation was built, once again, for Wade and Kayla Holtman of East Grand Forks, MN. Back in May 2018, we built these folks a…
When growing up, Sunday mornings were special. Us kids would run to the newspaper to read the Sunday comics in color. Our favorite was about a…
I’m setting here in my lawn chair taking a break from repairs. It’s a job that never seems to be done. You know what they say,…
Ahhhhh, a quiet night at home. You’ve been promising yourselves that for a long time. A nice dinner, maybe a movie, or soft music and conversation. …
Truck shows have been around for years, and the ones that have the longevity behind them have become something of a hotspot for those to attend. …
Motor Carriers are held accountable for what they should have known and done. In post-crash litigation, if a plaintiff’s attorney can instill anger in a jury,…
Along our journey in life, we meet people who leave an indelible impression on us, especially after we get to know them. We sometimes have preconceived…
Growing up on a farm in Georgia, Vann Brown learned the value of hard work. That work ethic would come in handy when he started his…
As I’m writing this poem, it is early May, and just a week or so past what would have been dad’s 68th birthday. He has been…