Monthly Archives: January 2014

Typical Wyoming Winter Day

Out for a nice relaxing drive across Wyoming. So over this brutal winter.  Last year was so mild we got spoiled. Aaaaaand….we almost made it.  35 miles to Utah.  We got stopped for about 6 hours until they opened it … Continue reading

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Going Against the Grain

From the owner of Farm2Fleet, the company we are leased on to.  This is the beginning of a series you really should follow if you want to understand the business side of  trucking Going Against the Grain. via Going Against … Continue reading

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It’s looking like a good year 2014

After last year I am spooked to say good things about our truck. But we do love her a lot and she is being a good girl this year. We have had a couple little bumps but she is running … Continue reading

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Hand Unload….ugggh

Not that WE have to do the work but this takes a while.  At least the weather is nice in Moses Lake Washington.  Insulation for a new BMW carbon fiber plant.  Filled every last square inch of the trailer.

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Oops

This is what happens when your brakes freeze up from the cold.  Took an hour to heat them with an industrial heater until they released and then we could see the tire damage.  Two trailer tires being replaced now.  It … Continue reading

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Little Mistake = Big Money

It does not take much to make a mistake out here.  Ditch is drifted over with snow.  Luckily he is a company driver so someone else is paying the towing bill.

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Shut Down in Illinois

Well, it does not happen often but the weather has stopped us for a bit.  I think we are nearing the Southern end of the storm so I will watch the radar and get moving if we can.  We are … Continue reading

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This is just getting stupid

How do I take a four and a half pound chihuahua out in this weather?  South Dakota….smh

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Happy New Year 2014

Hoping 2014 brings us all good things. It has been another awesome year. Not sure where the heck it went but love starting with a clean slate. Craig and I are still in Seattle and having a blast with family. … Continue reading

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