Phil MadsenBusinessStudying up on tradingI spent all day today in my office, studying.May 5, 2012BusinessDriver lounge horror storiesI spent part of today at the Orlando Volvo truck dealership and was able to avoid a long sit in the driver’s lounge. Yes!May 4, 2012BusinessTrucking, trading and writingTrucking, trading and writing; that’s my routineMay 3, 2012BusinessThe Orlando mechanic deliversVisiting the Orlando Volvo trucks dealer for the first time, we are pleasantly surprised.May 2, 2012BusinessOne-stop load and skipping vacation for truck maintenanceFinally free of a multi-stop load, we are preparing to visit a Florida Volvo truck dealer for the first time.May 1, 2012BusinessMore about the detained truckerMore about Jabin Bogan, the U.S. truck driver who is being detained in Mexico.April 29, 2012BusinessA remodeled truck stop and a strange haulWe saw today the Petro truck stop in Kenley, N.C. for the first time since it was remodeled. Nice!April 28, 2012BusinessA not-crazy part of New Jersey, who woulda thunk?We drove in a part of New Jersey we had not seen before and were pleasantly surprised.April 27, 2012BusinessAnother drive/sleep mode dayWe’re on a long run, operating in drive/sleep mode.April 26, 2012BusinessWe’re in drive/sleep mode todayNot much to say or do today except drive and sleep.April 25, 2012Previous PagePage 2 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
