See what happens when we just try and get along?! House lawmakers have recently reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at easing financial burdens for truck drivers and incentivizing new entrants into the trucking industry. U.S. Representatives Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) and Zachary Nunn (R-Iowa) introduced the Strengthening Supply Chains through Truck Driver Incentives Act last week, offering significant tax credits for both current and aspiring truck drivers.  Additionally, a co...

Crazy Weather In the past, I have written about navigating the various weather conditions that we as truck drivers face throughout the year. I feel like this topic should be addressed again. While snow, high winds and tornadoes are relatively common, some new weather incidents have popped up recently. While driving I have seen signs along the highway giving instructions as to what to do in the case of a dust storm. Fortunately, we have never come across such a weather system....

Look twice, save a life. Motorcycles are everywhere or Watch for Motorcycles. No doubt, over the years, you have seen billboards, bumper stickers and overhead signs on the highway donning this phrase....

Broken Tooth Recently I broke a tooth while out on the road. Fortunately, our delivery got us within a day of home. I was able to make an appointment with my regular dentist. This got me to thinking, what would I have done if I would not have been able to get home? Have any of you had a similar situation? What did you do? This also got me to thinking how prepared are we if an emergency should happen while on the road? We have insurance to cover medical situations. So we are a...

Your view of the world around you depends greatly on you and how you view your surroundings. It really is up to you to change your outlook. One of the best ways to do that is to erase the timeline each day and start anew....

As a commercial truck driver, effectively using your downtime is crucial for both managing your workload and maximizing your readiness for when the next load is offered. Whether you're waiting to be dispatched, on a mandatory break, or experiencing delays, making the most of these moments can significantly impact your efficiency and overall success. Prioritizing rest, maintaining your truck, planning routes, and staying organized with paperwork ensures that you’re always pr...

What is an OTR truck driver? Someone that travels from place to place, sometimes for days, weeks or months at a time picking up and delivering freight along their trip and oftentimes living mostly in their trucks until returning home. What is an RV’er? Someone that travels from place to place, sometimes for days, weeks or months at a time, stopping here and there along the way, usually living in their RV until returning home....

As mentioned in a previous blog, The Hole Project was a success. Cutting a hole in the roof of my new truck and installing a rooftop heat pump went as planned. What was not planned well was the unit I installed on the roof of my mid roof sleeper....

We humbly celebrate Women's History Month; and today we celebrate International Women’s Day....

Tax Time! Business taxes will be due in the next few days. Are you prepared? I have to admit that even after many years of having to prepare business taxes March 15th always catches me by surprise. I think the main reason for this is due to the fact that we want to stay out on the road working once the new year begins. Also, we have to wait for all the documents to arrive that need to be included with the tax return. Do you know what you need to either pass along to an accoun...