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Typical Wyoming Winter Day

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Craig

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

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Craig

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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Hand Unload….ugggh

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Craig

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

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Craig

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

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Craig

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

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Craig

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

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Craig

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

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As We End Another Year

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Craig

Even with all the truck problems we have been so blessed this year. The friends we have made and the friends we have kept along with our awesome family are just more than we deserve. Our kids are doing so … Continue reading →

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Back In The Saddle

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Craig

So here is our trip this week. So ready to roll.

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Not a Great Re-start

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Craig

LOL, wow what a sucky day. There was a reason we wanted to run a short run to get started. Had a great round trip 350 miles each way that was paying GREAT Wednesday. Got in the truck at 4 … Continue reading →

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