Tag Archives: team leonard

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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Always the unexpected….

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Anne Leonard

(Editors Note…that means Craig) Anne had typed this in July and never posted it. Since it spoke about our plans to get out of the truck I have decided to post even though it is six months later. So much … 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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Hold still Zazu

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Anne Leonard

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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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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Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Craig

We have actually been working for the last few weeks.  Lots of play days mixed in of course.  A few weeks ago we had a load to Colorado that just happened to deliver on the same weekend as the Colorado … Continue reading →

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