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Con-way Truckload driver pens ‘Semi Aware’ book for teen drivers

But it’s not just for teens, Toby Bogard says. The Crossville, Tenn., resident and seven-year Con-way Truckload company driver hopes all drivers can get something out of the Semi Aware book.

July 27, 2010

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A Jazzy Jordan racecar design; more from the run

Since Jasmine “Jazzy” Jordan completed her run across the United States to benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Development & Relief Fund, haulers around the nation have used the internet to send out mini-tributes to her historic effort, from posted pictures (such as the one here from Robert Curran, of Jazzy signing his flatbed) and anecdotes […]

July 21, 2010

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Cooking product: Electric Griddle

All-Clad’s electric griddle features a large grease-catching tray and stainless steel construction to offer leaner foods and sleek looks.

July 7, 2010

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Cooking Product: Induction Cook Top

The portable induction cook top uses less energy and is lightweight. It uses pan-detection to heat only the diameter of the pot.

June 30, 2010

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My first run behind the wheel

Next time you ask if I’ve driven before, I can at least say “yes” before the qualifiers (well, “at 40 mph, if that,” “with an automatic transmission,” “no trailer on”) begin. A visit to Schneider National headquarters in Green Bay, Wis., to bear witness to the truckload carrier’s 75th Anniversary celebration June 10 yielded unexpected delights, let’s say.  First, […]

June 22, 2010

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‘Big Cat Trucker’ offers new-driver advice at Great West

Rick Sylvester (pictured) started making videos at his hometown church in Houston about five years ago. From there, he says, his online productions “just took off.”  Shortly after he started his trucking career, Sylvester launched a YouTube channel documenting his first year and a half as a driver, shooting, editing and posting his own videos […]

June 18, 2010

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Cooking Product: Breakfast Griddle

The breakfast griddle cooks a quick, healthy breakfast off of 12-volt battery power.

June 17, 2010

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Celebrating Jazzy Jordan, round-up and recap

As I noted in my brief post yesterday, it’s wonderful to see Jasmine “Jazzy” Jordan looking as happy as she does in this photo, taken just after her 3,162-mile run’s finish yesterday in Times Square. Jazzy’s father, Lee, had this to say about his daughter’s happiness: “She deserves to be that happy. It’s tremendous that […]

June 16, 2010

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Talking recession, recovery and history in Oklahoma City with Marvin Rush

Amid recent headlines trumpeting growing manufacturing activity, freight volumes and truck and trailer sales, it’s tempting to look at Rush Enterprises’ expansive new facility in Oklahoma City off I-40 at the Council Road exit as yet another sign of the growing consensus that the Great Recession is either over or nearing its close and the trucking […]

June 15, 2010

Life

Exercise Product: StretchPro iPhone App

The StretchPro app sends daily reminders to stretch and features instructions on more than 25 different stretches.

June 15, 2010

Life

Eat this, Not that: Subway

Subway has made a name for itself as the supplier of fresher, healthier meals than offered by other fast food joints. That doesn’t mean all its subs are crafted equally.

June 11, 2010

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Cooking Product: EZ Grill

The EZ Grill comes with everything needed to cook a grilled dinner on the road.

June 11, 2010