Phil MadsenBusinessBritish chocolate and the Virgin River GorgeThis morning’s lesson on British chocolate was followed with a drive through the spectacular Virgin River Gorge.April 24, 2012BusinessNo freight todayWe were ready to haul freight today but none was offered.April 23, 2012BusinessMore detail on driver stuck in a Mexico jailA US truck driver mistakenly drove a truck loaded with ammunition across the border into Mexico and now sits in a Mexican jail. Why does he not have an attorney?April 22, 2012BusinessNews to me: Charlie Brown and Snoopy went to the moonI learned today that there is a small natural history museum in the big shopping mall in Las Cruces, N.M. Learned by stumbling onto it while taking a walk. Diane and I are on a run from Texas to California. She drove her usual shift last night. We have time to spare on this run […]April 21, 2012BusinessWillie’s PlaceI learned today about the truck stop in Carl’s Corner, Texas, formerly known as Willie’s Place. Learned by visiting it for the first time. Diane and I woke up this morning at this truck stop. We spent the night there on our way to this afternoon’s pick up. It is a Petro now but not […]April 20, 2012BusinessWorking the system to get out of TulsaNot wanting to linger in Tulsa, we worked the system hard to get out.April 19, 2012BusinessThe drones are coming and they’re coming for youLife will change for all of us as drones become common in U.S. air space.April 18, 2012BusinessA pleasant difference between our former and present carriersOur former carrier told us where to go and when. Our present carrier allows us to call ahead to confirm pick up and delivery details. It’s better this way.April 17, 2012BusinessReceived a WordPress tour todayWe are under load but also in the right place at the right time today to receive a WordPress tour from a pro.April 14, 2012BusinessFinally! Freight to haulIn an instant we went from a freight dry spell to being dispatched two loads deep (expediters usually get dispatched with little or no notice).April 13, 2012Previous PagePage 3 of 11Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
