Monthly Archives: October 2009

How a Husband & Wife Became Interested in Trucking – Part 1

Posted on October 16, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

Randy and I have been together now for nearly 29 years. When our business began to really struggle due to the economy and our children were successfully raised and on their own, we decided it was time for a change. Continue reading →

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Making it Financially in Truck Driving

Posted on October 14, 2009 by TruckerMike

Finances on the road can be tough when first getting started, but hopefully this will provide you with a little insight on how to stay out of trouble. Continue reading →

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I Want Out Of Trucking As A Driver

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Rhonda

Let me start out by saying I entered trucking in 2001 because I needed a job. A job that paid a livable wage. So I entered as a warm body that companies put in the drivers seat. My pleas for an office duty/inside job were not being heard. At first this new driving thing was not too bad, but soon the newness and “fun” wears off. Continue reading →

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My Recent Trucking Adventures – Quite A Challenge

Posted on October 6, 2009 by TruckerMike

Sometimes trips go very smoothly, and other times trips are incredibly challenging, like the one I just had. This is the reality of truck driving. Are you up for the challenge? Continue reading →

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Trucking Safety: What Exactly Is The Golden Rule?

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Brett Aquila

If you ask drivers what the golden rule of safety is, you’ll get a lot of different answers – and all of them are likely to be important. But let’s boil this topic down to it’s most simplest form – the one golden rule of trucking…. Continue reading →

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