Eating on the Road This weekend we purchased groceries through Instacart. This is not something that we do often so when we do it is a big deal. We placed our order and then we watched as the shopper picked the order, checked out, drove to our location and delivered the order. There were several items in the order that were not available so we needed to decide on a replacement item or removing the original item from the order altogether. Once we received the order we checked ...

Is there a way, and can, the trucking industry appeal to the youth of today? As older drivers are aging out of the driver pool, and companies and carriers continue to struggle with filling empty trucks, might there be a way to reach a younger generation of commercial and expedite truck drivers? The trucking industry currently possesses a prime opportunity to revamp its image and brand itself to a whole new generation of drivers. Upon exiting the pandemic, truckers and deliver...

Something we should all be better attuned to is our body and how it tries to communicate with us. Like listening when it’s telling us to stop eating so much, or to stop what we’re doing when exhaustion sets in and get some much-needed rest. The idea of listening to one’s body and responding appropriately isn’t a novel one, not by any means. But how many people out there actually pause long enough to give their body what it needs? In terms of a transportation career, s...

This segment is from trucker to trucker featuring points we all make to each other sometimes with the use of sign language through our windows, or verbally over the CB radio....

Parking Wars Everyone in trucking knows that parking for semis is at a premium. Where do you park for a mandatory 30 minute break? How often don’t we see drivers take their break in the fuel island? We see a driver walk into a truck stop with a duffle bag in hand knowing full well that they will take a shower and maybe even get a bite to eat.  Where do you park for a 10 hour break? Or how about the required 34 hour reset? My husband favors the truck stops. I, on the other ...

I would guess that most everyone has heard of, and understands, compounding interest. Have you ever considered compounding efficiency? Which, in turn, compounds revenue....

Does it seem like good fortune happens to others while you are always having less than desirable outcomes happen to you? Are these things happening to you or by you?...

Accident liability plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of downtime claims, especially for individuals seeking compensation for lost income and wages after an accident....

Hope from Mother Trucker Yoga (MTY) is asking for input in a survey about what drivers would like to see inside their trucks for health and fitness.  Please take the time and provide input. Hope wrote: "In the high-paced world of trucking, the health and fitness of drivers often take a backseat. Long hours behind the wheel, irregular sleep patterns, limited food options, and the sedentary nature of the job compile to create a challenging environment for maintaining a healthy...

Numbers Review We are just over half way through the year. What do your numbers look like? Do you track your revenue? How about your expenses? Do you track your fuel economy? What about your rate per mile to the truck? All of these numbers will tell us how our truck is performing as well as how our business is doing. If you do not track any of these numbers, how can you know if your business is growing or about to go broke? While this year has been a challenge for many of us,...