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Life: Page 246

Life
A working truck at the show booth
Oscar Robledo’s 2005 Western Star at the Load One show booth at the Expedite Expo — Robledo was surprised when he was asked to show the truck there, but ultimately he shouldn’t have been, says company president.
July 26, 2013
Oscar Robledo's 2005 Western Star expediter
Business
On updates and pop-ups
Wendy’s “love/hate relationship with technology continues to blossom – mostly toward the hate side.”
July 26, 2013
Now that’s an update!
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Life
Cellulitis: What it is and how to avoid it
Preventing this skin infection is a simple matter of good skin care — attending to an infection quickly once it’s present, however, can be crucial in preventing development of bigger issues.
July 25, 2013
Business
Educational opportunity at the grocery
For want of JIT load: “I watched a little kid have a near seizure because there were no Lucky Charms on the shelf. (I myself was somewhat disappointed, but refrained from throwing myself to the floor and screaming, unlike the kid.)”
July 24, 2013
screaming child
Business
Driver helps trapped couple after crash
Robert Phillips of Cleburne, Texas, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for his involvement in helping an elderly couple escape their vehicle after crashing in bad weather.
July 23, 2013
Robert Phillips
Business
Wash hands, prevent crashes
I have it on good authority the FMCSA will be unveiling their “We are the Borg” campaign sometime next year. It will require drivers to look directly into an inward-facing dashcam every 30 seconds and moo.
July 22, 2013
Cattle Crossing Road Sign
Channel 19
Monday roundup: Big wheels roll, fast-pitch advocacy
A new trucking tune from driver/songwriter Paul Hutchins, and Women in Trucking founder Ellen Voie is playing the trucking advocacy game back in a mainstream sports venue, the Cleveland Indians’ stadium.
July 22, 2013
Paul Hutchins and guitar
Life
Health tip: Brilliant blue
Bizarrely, the blue food dye found in M&Ms and Gatorade could be helpful in reducing damage caused by spine injuries.
July 22, 2013
Custom Rigs
Professional at work: Jon and Miriam Brown’s freight hauler
The couple have been a team since they became “accidental truckers” in the year 2000 as a company team with CRST. Today, leased to Landstar Ranger, they’ve halved their yearly miles while boosting their take-home.
July 20, 2013
Landstar-leased owner-operators Jon and Miriam Brown
Business
To lump or not to lump, that is the question
George pays a $215 lumper fee, and Wendy gets a good story out of it. “They’re now called ‘freight handlers,’ I’m told. You can call ’em The Queen of England, for all I care, it doesn’t change the fact that they’re extortionists.”
July 19, 2013
“Hi. I’m here to be your lumper.”
Channel 19
Obamacare insurance exchange premiums in N.Y., elsewhere
New York State’s release of monthly premium rate information in its 2014 health insurance exchange showed a reduction for many versus current individually purchase health plans.
July 18, 2013
For information on individual and small-business enrollment issues, start out the process at healthcare.gov.
Custom Rigs
New SuperRigs show winner named after eligibility audit
Video, pictures of the newly-named winning rig, Wisconsin-based small fleet owner-operator Bill Rethwisch’s Dreamsicle-paint-schemed 2012 Peterbilt 389 and Polar tanker.
July 18, 2013
Bill Rethwisch’s 2012 Peterbilt 389 and Polar tanker are the new winners.
Custom Rigs
Walcott: ‘High Gear Photography’ with Kenny Hubka
Hubka and his wife’s photo work grew out of what he calls a “passion” for both the art of picture taking and, well, trucking.
July 17, 2013
The International Kenny Hubka pilots for Precision of New Hampton. Find he and his wife’s High Gear Photography business via their Facebook page.
Business
Progressive hosting trucking hero contest
Progressive Insurance recently announced the launch of the second annual Real Life Trucking Hero Contest. From now until September 30, anyone can nominate any trucker by submitting a photo and short essay (up to 500 words) explaining why the particular nominee should be named the winner. After the entry period is concluded, there will be […]
July 17, 2013
Life
What makes a trucker a hero?
Getting up each day and going to work to take care of a family is a big step in that direction, says writer Kevin Jones, but here are five points that to him make a trucker-hero.
July 17, 2013
truck on highway
Business
How much toilet paper? Iowa 80 funny facts illustrated
An infographic published recently details just that, along with how much coffee is consumed at the Walcott, Iowa, ruck stop and how many eggs are eaten there, too.
July 17, 2013
i80 truckstop featured
Life
Things you should know about heart attacks
Several risk factors you may not have been aware of, from respiratory infections in those with ongoing heart disease to long-term stress of dense traffic.
July 17, 2013
A German study concluded that long-term exposure to heavy traffic may double your risk of a heart attack.
Business
Messages in the lawn
“I think a push mower gives the most uniform mow you’re going to get. (I just made Hank Hill pee a little.)” And for lawn patterns to capture overhead attention, you can’t beat it.
July 17, 2013
lawn
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18-year old Luke Rethwisch's show-winning '87 Pete 359
After debuting the custom build at MATS earlier this year, Luke Rethwisch seems to be following in his father's footsteps, capturing another big truck show win at the Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show this July.
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