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As others have stated we're busy with personal lives. For over a year now we've been dealing with a mental health diagnosis on the home front, some days are easier than others while we figure out what helps or triggers the individual. Weathers nice outside so we have a ton of other outdoor projects happening, trying to keep my 6 yr old from getting too energetic after breaking 2 bones in his wrist falling from the top of playground climbing up slide as another kid came down it. My wife is also nearing the end of her schooling so ive had to take on other household duties ive been spoiled to not need to do for the 8 years she's been a stay at home mom taking care of everything. All this on top of a M-F schedule between 50 to 60 hours and still making the weekends fun for the kids (7,6,4) . I still pop in several times a day to browse and offer specific advice that I feel I may offer a different viewpoint than others such as food service, and local jobs in general.

The moderators have probably forgotten more about trucking than what I have learned.

As you get more experienced you tend to forget stuff because it becomes part of your routine. Last week I shared about the "embargoed road" sign I encountered for the first time. It was no different than restrictions Dennis posted due to the spring thaw but different signage and wording for different states.

When I started at my current company I always said how much I enjoy variety in where I go. As I've gained experience there I actually prefer running the same routes frequently. I know what time the docks get busy so i can skip a stop if its small enough to move to avoid waiting on others. I get to know what shippers/receivers are good for getting us out quickly and i can get to know the workers professionally which will benefit me in the long term. I used to hate running 2 lane roads and wanted to mainly stay on the interstate and go to the metro areas (KC, Minneapolis, Omaha/Lincoln). Now I enjoy running those same 2 lane roads with small stores it's just less of a hassle and more laid back.

I’m bumping this with an added comment.

The blog section has some of the best content Trucking Truth has to offer. The ensuing conversations occurring with each article are also valuable as the article is discussed and in some cases debated.

Like others, my freetime is divided among many things now.

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Believe it or not, some of us have lives outside of this forum. Between the 60-65 hours a week I work, and spending nearly every weekend over the past 3 years building my own home 100% by hand, I've been a little busy.

However, as PJ commented, I'm here every day scanning, monitoring, and commenting when I am able.

We all do what we can.

Turtle, how about a photo of the new house? Congratulations to you on accomplishing that with a truck driver’s schedule.