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Gone but never forgotten.

USX was a great experience for Craig and I.  I don’t think we could have chosen a better company to have started out with.  In November we decided to make a switch to another company, though still under USX.  We … Continue reading

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Bumpy Roads

Yes, it is amazing how much worse roads feel in a truck than in a car, but that is not the “bumpy roads” I am referring to. Since we made the move in November to the O/O (Owner Operator) side, … Continue reading

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Truck Stop Shower

They are getting much nicer.  This is from a Pilot in Von Ormy Texas.  

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UNCLE!!!!

We are driving through Kentucky and heading to Michigan. It is snowing…. AGAIN. The past week has been hellacious with snow and cold. Lets see what the last 4 days have held for us. Snow, freezing rain, black ice, wind, … Continue reading

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Baby It’s Cold Outside

Michigan is a bit nippy this time of year.  86 degrees and sunny in Laredo so I am whining for a load South.  January has pretty much sucked for miles.  We are doing fine but doing about half the miles … Continue reading

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One week as contractors

Well, it seems trucking as a contractor is a whole lot like trucking as a company driver.  You have the best of intentions…… We did not get out of Irving until Tuesday.  We did not have the Cab Card (basically … Continue reading

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A Pretty Great Month

OK, a whole month between posts.  I have the best of intentions but just been too lazy to do it. Had a great month really, got to stop in La Quinta CA to have dinner with one of my favorite … Continue reading

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The Rockies in the Fall

Just a beautiful drive this time of year…….completely different one month from now    

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Change is a good thing….we hope.

11 Months ago we moved to the reefer (refrigerated) board and for the first six months it was just awesome.  USX had just started a reefer division and our Fleet Manager Phyllis was in charge of it and she is … Continue reading

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Sweet Home Wisconsin

This week anyway.  We are at my sisters in Oshkosh for my Niece’s wedding.  Love family time…..also love getting away from family time, lol. We got to Chicago Tuesday afternoon on a load of Campbells Soup to Kenosha Wisconsin that did not … Continue reading

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