Tag: trucking

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Trucker’s Rolling Against Hep-C

This year at GATS there seems to be a heavy focus on Driver Health and Health Related Issues.  The Healthy Trucker Association of America (HTAA) is rolling out their Truckers Against Hepatitis-C campaign. It will be held at booth 23113 ...
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a son speaks about cancer…

This  is the third installment on the importance of Bone Marrow donation. Leading up to GATS bone marrow donation registry drive at the TSG booth, August 21-23, in Dallas, Tx. This week is from the perspective of Christina’s son Jon. ...
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On the Road to a Truck Show

Hard to believe that the first truck show I ever attended was this year. I managed to make it for the first day of MATS (Mid American Truck Show). Needless to say I was hooked. Not so much on MATS ...
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In Her Own Words…

Last week I briefly introduced Christina Schnese and her organization Make It Happen USA.  While I could go on and on about her story.  I think it is best if she tells her story in her own words. Her Story: ...
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Should I Travel The Road Less Taken?

This post originally came from my friend Jeff Clark a Freightliner Team Run Smart Pro. Over the last several weeks we have had some debates on the advantages and disadvantages of Toll Roads. As a company driver I am for ...
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Doing for Others

I think many people will agree that we enjoy the feeling that we get when we are able to do something nice for others. It can brighten up your day when you are able to help someone else out, as ...
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A tour of the “Caffcadia”

Bob and Linda Caffee Freightliner Team Run Smart Pro’s are saying goodbye to their current truck. Their new truck is being built, and they are running their last load in this truck, before turning it over to its new owners. ...
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When a Wrench gets thrown into your day…

About a week ago I had one of those loads truckers sometimes enjoy. I had about 1000 miles on my trip, 8 hours a day I could legally drive, and 5 days to drive it in. The best part is ...
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The Road Angel

In our daily travels as drivers we are often ignored, or treated in ways that are less than respectful by others that we meet in our travels. It is truly a blessing to find those places that treat drivers with ...
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A Twist and a Turn on Tuna Salad

Life much like travelling is full of twists turns and expected surprises. Several years ago Bob Perry from Rolling Strong first told me of a simple way to make flavorful and lower calorie tuna salad by substituting marinara sauce. In ...