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Finally getting caught up on personal stuff. Spending so much time on the road, it’s easy to forget about what daily is like. Take time to decompress. Get out of the truck, take a walk. When you are pushing hard every day, it’s easy to get caught up in the job. The bills are there, […]
Ask almost any driver, “What is most important toy you about this job?” and almost all will say is Home Time. Let’s face it, that’s why we do what we do, providing for your family and being around the ones we love. Even if you are single, it doesn’t matter. Time at home with friends […]
There are plenty of tech tools that should be a priority for drivers. Here is a great place to start. Make sure to check out some of the videos HERE … There is a debate between a CB Radio, or GPS and witch one what should be at the top of the list. They are […]
One of the biggest challenges for new drivers is Trip Planning. Setting your self up for success can be overwhelming at first, but once you learn how to effectively manage your clocks (Hours of Service), things will start to fall into place. We will dive into your clocks and Tine Management in another post, but […]
Great news! Brake parts came in early, and got out of the shop almost 2 weeks earlier than predicted. I got a couple of good runs, and then… DOT Roadside inspection! I wasn’t really worried about it because when the brakes got repaired, I had an Annual DOT inspection for the tractor. Now that sounds […]
It’s not always east getting around while on a reset out of town. When looking at a reset, I look for several amenities including: showers, laundry, and food. Using apps for truck stops are great for planning, but don’t always work as planned. On my last reset I had everything planned out, but when I […]
Still down and waiting on parts. From what they are saying, it looks like the brakes were dragging causing damage to the rotors, pads, and calipers. There has been supply issues with the pads, but the dealer was able to locate the correct pads. The issue now, finding calipers. They are on a “national back […]