I will keep this short as it pisses me off. It really amazes me how congress adjourns for the weekend and won't be back till Tuesday. What amazes me about that is they are still getting paid, yet starting Tuesday the majority of DOT employees will be sitting at home not getting paid because their … Continue reading DOT to shut down on Tuesday

This pretty much explains why current and legal log books are so important. Although a driver can also be placed Out Of Service for other issues as well, the most popular being improper brake adjustment. Pre and post trip inspections are vital and another reason I try to keep my truck clean. It's easier to … Continue reading South Dakota Bill

I just left the rest area at MM 44 on I-26E. There is no traffic at all headed east either. Well, besides a truck ahead of me.I am heading down this 6% grade at 60mph. The speed limit is 55, but that is where the Jake was holding it at and every 30 seconds or … Continue reading Met a NC Trooper Today

Read this first: http://bit.ly/aNyXde To the Honorable Mr. Gibbs,First let me start by saying that you have no clue what you are talking about and would bet you have NEVER driven a commercial vehicle. Because if you had, you would know that there are many variables that come into play when traversing a mountain. Most … Continue reading Dear Sen. Dan Gibbs

Have no idea who wrote this, but HERE HERE!!!! http://bit.ly/agsCYi I'm not a truck driver, but totally support the men and women who drive these big rigs. They do long hours and have to contend with foolish motorists who don't use their brains when passing a truck. Truckies are just trying to make a living, … Continue reading Truckies are modern knights of road