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Defrost Matters!

Defrost Matters!

We have all been there. Whether it’s interior moisture fogging up the windows or a need to direct heat toward the windshield to help prevent snow and ice accumulation on the windshield, the defrost function in our truck’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)...

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Making the Most of Your Minutes

Making the Most of Your Minutes

Every day a professional truck driver is on the road is a day defined by the clock. Federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules prescribe how much time a driver can spend doing his or her job every day. But HOS rules really boil down to minutes—660 minutes—the maximum amount...

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ICYMI—Winter Driving Edition

ICYMI—Winter Driving Edition

In Nebraska, we have a saying. If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. This winter season (which really started in the fall) has brought the usual challenging conditions at different times throughout the continental U.S. The south Atlantic Coast was...

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Aiming higher in 2019

Aiming higher in 2019

With 2018 now in the rear view mirror we can reflect on recent changes in our industry and how we do our daily routine. Freight has been better than I've seen it in a long time. Driver pay has increased—in some cases quite dramatically. And in almost every area of the...

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Taking time for yourself

Taking time for yourself

We as professional drivers are certainly among the most self-sacrificing and hardest working people in the world. We routinely miss special events with family members and holidays—and those who love us know it comes with the job. But I'm probably one of the biggest...

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