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 StoriesSmall Fleet ChampDrumroll, please ... Meet your Small Fleet Champ semi-finalistsCompeting carriers range from a specialized car hauler to several varieties of open-deck small fleet and van pullers who've weathered the prolonged rates slump of prior years intact, thriving. Keep tuned for features detailing all of these fleets in the coming weeks, with plenty insight on setting up for success.BusinessA new record high: Diesel costs surge, rates bust recent slumpOverdrive RadioCargo theft by fraud: White House task force, freight crime in spotlightRegulationsFMCSA cleaning up Motus mess one carrier at a timeRegulationsCDL school fires back after 'emergency shutdown' from FMCSA, White House anti-fraud task force
