Phil MadsenBusinessManaging stress while marooned without freightProactive stress management became necessary today as we spent another day without freight.May 16, 2012BusinessSkunked in ChicagoWe moved to Chicago this morning to improve our freight prospects but got skunked.May 15, 2012BusinessPackers, grilling and a few heirloomsThe freight brought us close to relatives today and we worked in a visit.May 14, 2012BusinessThe Avengers!Passing time in pleasant ways on an easy runMay 13, 2012BusinessWelcome to Intestine, PennsylvaniaWe did some tricky mountain driving today.May 12, 2012BusinessLive music at a freeway rest areaLive entertainment at a rest area was among today’s surprises.May 11, 2012BusinessExpanding our views to the deep undergroundDiane and I learned a bit about coal mining today by viewing the exhibits at a Pennsylvania rest area.May 10, 2012BusinessSecurity protocol: A stay-awake loadUsing time productively while waiting to deliver.May 9, 2012BusinessAre you ready for the next collapse?Europe is shaky and the January 1, 2013, U.S. fiscal cliff present bad possibilities for truckers. Are you ready? Diane and I hope to be.May 7, 2012BusinessHanging a new ceiling fanToday was a day around the house.May 6, 2012Page 1 of 11Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraMore ways to take the horror out of high fuelSlow down, breathe, put pen to paper to see where you really stand. Gary Buchs emphasizes concrete ways independents can account for fuel hikes in rates negotiations, leased owners can keep big surcharge-revenue boosts in necessary perspective.Custom Rigs'Outta the Ordinary' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures $20K MATS Build-Off winHours of ServiceFMCSA stops short of saying 2020 HOS changes caused more crashesRegulationsDOT Secretary Sean Duffy confronted by non-domiciled CDL driver at MATSTrucker of the YearMinding Ps and Qs of costs, rates: Trucker of the Month Greg Labosky
