Phil MadsenBusinessLearning large at the Sylectus conferenceThis truck driver is playing reporter at an expedite motor carrier conference,February 10, 2012BusinessCovering the Sylectus Annual Conference 2012Mixing and mingling with expedite carrier CEO’s at the Sylectus conferenceFebruary 9, 2012BusinessGearing up for a fight with tire dealerDiane and I may have been scammed by a tire dealer and it may be time to fight.February 8, 2012BusinessWe do our bookkeeping to know the truthTruck business bookkeeping is a pain, but it is a bigger pain to let it go.February 7, 2012BusinessA mile well-drivenA mile well-driven and a journey toward fulfillment, joy and peace are one and the same.February 5, 2012BusinessThe world’s toughest trucker I am notWhy I declined the invitation from The World’s Toughest Trucker TV show.February 4, 2012BusinessFeeling the itch to get back on the roadAs nice as our Florida vacation days have been, Diane and I are feeling the itch to get back on the road.February 3, 2012BusinessGearing up for the Sylectus conferenceI’m looking forward to this gathering of small carriers and own-authority owner-operators.February 2, 2012BusinessWhat if our house was destroyed? The trucker’s advantage.The mobility of a one-truck business has its advantages.February 1, 2012BusinessThinking about top executives at large motor carriersHaving met and interacted with the top people at our carrier, I am growing more sympathetic toward them.January 31, 2012Previous PagePage 10 of 11Next PageTop StoriesCSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offAnalysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers might expect next week's brakes inspection event, CVSA's Brake Safety Week, to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.BusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingCustom RigsHarlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more modsRegulationsDOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crashFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
