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Nathan’s ‘Heart Project’ a huge success

A heartwarming story about young Nathan Glasgow’s mission to resupply a burned-down school in Texas from his home in Penn., and the truckers that helped make it possible.

January 21, 2015

Load in belly boxes

Where’s your gray matter?

What the new “uh-oh-I-forgot-my-baby craze” says about “how much attention people are actually paying to what’s going on in the vehicle while they’re careening down the highway.”

September 29, 2014

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Kenworth T880 promotes literacy

This Kenworth T880 features a 52-inch sleeper and a special Seattle Mariners theme — Aug. 26, it plays a part in a Paccar fund-raising effort outside Safeco Field in support of the Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program in Seattle.

August 26, 2014

Seattle Mariners-themed Kenworth T880

Common sense is a learned behavior

So it’s prom season. Be safe out there and watch out for kids who are acting even worse than usual on the highways. Who else firmly believes there should be an 18-and-older law for highway use in a four-wheeler?

April 27, 2014

I’m never going to be forgiven, but here’s a super-secret photo of a kid who may or may not be named George and his beautiful date, Kelsey, right before prom.

A final run for Dolphy Dickerson, and an introduction: South TX Truckers for Kids

Rest in peace Dolphy Dickerson, career hauler from W.Va. who lost a battle with cancer Dec. 6. Also: South Texas Truckers pulls Toys for Tots drive in Mission, Texas.

December 12, 2013

Dolphy Dickerson

How to bring home on the road

While it requires dedication and understanding, and like any family situation, there will be trials and tribulations, having close family ties while being away is absolutely possible.

November 19, 2013

Wisconsin idyll home time

Tractor-trailers: The new storks

After a conversation with Wendy, a four-year-old to her Mom: “That lady said he brings everything in a truck, he brought my shoes and he’s going to bring our baby when it comes!”

July 31, 2013

Threats from children

It’s summertime, school is out and the travel plaza food courts are full of whining six-year-olds, demanding Whoppers and $5 coffees from Starbucks.

June 24, 2013

Protecting your vital organs

Use a little common sense, and try to pass some of it on to your progeny. And remember, insect spray is poisonous to humans, fire is hot, and ingesting gasoline is a bad idea. I know, and you’re welcome.

May 24, 2013

Warning: Inhalation of the product could cause respiratory distress.

A happy Mother’s Day to hard-nosed moms

“If Momma told you she was proud of you, you knew you truly accomplished something. She’s still like that and I love her dearly for it. She taught me to strive for excellence, and never settle for second best.”

May 13, 2013

Wendy Parker and mom

Good taste in music — it’s inherited

Wendy to her 15-year-old son: “Led Zeppelin is a band, not a person. So now I’m going to sit in the garage with the car running because you didn’t know that.”

March 22, 2013

Happy birthday to me

“Forty-five years on this planet and I haven’t managed to stupid myself to death yet.”

January 25, 2013

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