Tag Archives: CDL

Well….THAT Was A Crazy Two Years!

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Craig

The Covid pandemic was just weird for trucking. The first few weeks were crazy hot, everyone scrambling to get supplies in place and then the shutdown hit. Trucking ground to a halt and rates plummeted. It was a very scary … Continue reading →

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I can see Ohio from my deck!

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Craig

Actually what I can see is the rising Tennessee river but that is another story. Let me share a little insider secret. When the freight markets are depressed, the mostly smart money runs to the big freight markets. Everybody runs … Continue reading →

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Turning Of The Page…….

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Craig

It’s been an awesome run for the last 8 years but it’s time for a change. Anne and I have wanted to be home more often. We have six children most of whom live in Chattanooga and six grandchildren that … Continue reading →

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Our New(er) Volvo

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Craig

OK, so Ed is doing very well.  Now lets talk about replacing our truck.  After all the waiting on the insurance company we finally got the check and I could get serious about buying a damn truck.  I had found a … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye Is Hard

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Craig

Well, the insurance company totaled our truck.  The damage to the sleeper is really expensive to fix and it pushed the bill over the edge.  So I had to get to Denver to pick up our trailer and empty all … Continue reading →

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Ready For a Change….

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Craig

In the weather but more importantly, in this market.  Making smart decisions has never been more important.  Avoiding the winter weather has been part of the plan but adjusting to current market conditions has been the biggest change.  Rates just … Continue reading →

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Still Alive and Kicking

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Craig

It has been a while. This year has been a very difficult year in trucking.  The economy, to put it bluntly, sucks.  Anne and I are doing fine and have survived this very down market.  As an example, last year … Continue reading →

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It Was All My Fault

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Craig

Just found this in my draft folder as I forgot to post it from a couple of weeks ago. So, we delivered in Mobile Alabama and looking for a load in this challenging environment.  Not a ton to choose from … Continue reading →

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Another Rough Weekend

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Craig

I ran solo down to Tampa on Sunday then back to central Georgia then ran empty home.   We have decided that since rates suck we would rather sit at home waiting for a good load than be idling in the … Continue reading →

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Home Time Matters

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Craig

We have been doing very well.  Two months since my last post.  We have a saying or slogan or motto (you pick) at Farm2Fleet  “SLACKERS UNITE!”  Boy, have we been living up to expectations. Moving to Chattanooga two years ago … Continue reading →

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