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Business

These truckers were paid tourists today

It took some doing, but we figured out how to park the truck in Sacramento where we could enjoy a day of tourist fun.

April 1, 2012

Voices

Roadside Attractions

New life for old classics, Love’s connect app, the Aurora Borealis and more industry news and oddities are featured.

April 1, 2012

Business

Newbies: Could you survive events like these?

We have had a dry spell but are OK. Financial reserves are important.

March 30, 2012

Business

Zombies!

The reefer dealer that was scheduled to fix our truck blew the chance to do this job.

March 29, 2012

Business

Scheduling repairs, passing time

Our reefer needs a new alternator. The repair is scheduled.

March 28, 2012

Business

Protect yourself against shippers who cancel loads

After waiting all day to pick up a load, it canceled. Are we screwed?

March 27, 2012

Business

Ugly today: pay to park, canceled load

Security told us to pay to park, then a load canceled later in the day.

March 26, 2012

Business

Developing a spreadsheet for expediters

Our spectacular scenic drive continued today. I worked on spreadsheets when we parked for the night.

March 25, 2012

Business

New friends and a scenic drive

We met new friends today and enjoyed a wonderful drive down U.S. 395 in California.

March 24, 2012

Business

Loathe to deadhead but may have to

We spent a pleasant day in Sparks, Nev. today but are still sitting here without freight to haul.

March 23, 2012

Business

When a truck becomes more than a truck

When Diane and I woke up this morning, our truck was a truck. This afternoon it became my study; a quiet place in which I can sit at my desk (sleeper dinette) and study and write.

March 22, 2012

Business

Discovering Scrivener: a tool for writers

Scrivener is software used by writers to organize their content. You can use it to organize your thoughts too, like in writing a trucker’s business plan.

March 21, 2012