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We are in for a bumpy ride… My October Update

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Craig
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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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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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Crazy Lucky

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Craig

We had decided not to commit to a dedicated run for Christmas this year because the normal spot market rates had jumped through the roof and the contract rates had not gone up enough.    That plan lasted a whole … Continue reading →

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The Grind

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Craig

Holy crap are we tired.   We are running Christmas loads for the postal service. Round trip from Portland OR to Anaheim CA. and it is getting old.  On our last round trip before we head East from Los Angeles to … Continue reading →

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TyInTheSky

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Craig

On our way to Snohomish for our annual anniversary trip to the San Juan Islands. Our son Tyler decided to tag along in the upper bunk and spend the week in Seattle. He is a photographer and licensed FAA drone … Continue reading →

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It Feels Good To Be A Snitch

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Craig

Yesterday, we were on I-82 in Southern Washington on our way to Seattle and we watched this lady sideswipe a pickup as she came onto the freeway.  I watched her in my mirrors for a minute and she was obviously … Continue reading →

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Scary, Scary Day

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Craig

Well, my daughter Aleena had a very interesting day last week. She met a number of cute guys. The bad part being it was the flight crew of the Tennessee National Guard Blackhawk helicopter that flew her off the mountain after … Continue reading →

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First Time For Everything 

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Craig

Forgot to post about this.  Back in November we were running a high value load from Los Angeles to Memphis.  Delivery was scheduled for 8 AM.  We got to the receiver about 1 AM.  The locked gate to the loading … Continue reading →

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2016 At Least Ended Well

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Craig

OK, a lot has happened since my last post.  We ran some really cool loads and had some great experiences.  First, we went to “Desert Trip” which was definitely the concert event of the century.  The festival was at the … Continue reading →

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