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We are in for a bumpy ride… My October Update

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Well….THAT Was A Crazy Two Years!

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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The #TigerKing

So, in 2013 we did the coolest load. We had no idea we were working with the #TigerKing. We were contracted to help rescue a load of Tigers, wolves, a lion, a bobcat and a raccoon. A very weird week … Continue reading

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I can see Ohio from my deck!

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…….

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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The Grind

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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You never know what you will see out on the road.

My poor husband was sound asleep today when he was woken from a dead sleep by Me, his loving wife screaming “It’s a bear It’s a bear!!!!!” Now let me tell you how excited I was. I have never seen … Continue reading

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Scary, Scary Day

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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Hold still Zazu

Driving through the Columbia River Gorge and I am ecstatic. There are tons of baby birds. I mean tons of them. All different kinds. Then I notice a big bird swooping down. OH MY GOD it’s an eagle. I never … Continue reading

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First Time For Everything 

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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