Tag Archives: owner/operator

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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I’m Ready For My Closeup Mr DeMille

So we requested time off  in Chattanooga.  We have been trying to get here for over a month and time after time something came up.  Having a great time with my Jason and Anna and our amazing grand kids, Jack and … 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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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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Two Whole Years

and she still has not killed me.  Two years ago tomorrow we got on the bus headed for Irving Texas and US Xpress Orientation.  Cannot believe what the last two years have delivered to us.  We have had a lot … 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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