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1. No Respect

Truckers often complain about getting little or no respect and about how badly they are sometimes treated. They all have a story to tell about dispatchers who put too much pressure on them, about a mechanic who goofs off instead of fixing his...

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 | Read more

2. Shop Frustration I

What do truckers like to do best? The obvious answer: they like to drive. After all, that’s how they make their money. And what do they dislike most? I’m sure you will get different answers from different drivers. A likely answer would be: ...

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3. Loud Mouth Trucker

After a long day of hard work, I was looking forward to good meal. Just when my bowl of soup arrived, a middle aged man walked in. He looked around for a few seconds, then sat down at the counter between two other drivers. He was clearly a man...

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4. The Great Southwest

The Great Southwest is mythology and truth, desert, mountain, oasis and more, all strewn across hundreds of  thousands of square miles on the North American continent. While it encompasses several states, perhaps the most iconic representation...

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5. Ancient People of Arizona

Long before Arizona was a state – before white men ever ventured into its vast deserts or mountain vistas –  humans called the territory home. While lacking in any written language (at least none that we’ve identified to date,)  ...

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6. Craigslist and its (ab)users

Craigslist is basically a great tool, a free service that is easy to use and gives people the opportunity to browse classified ads as well as post some themselves. A great way to buy and sell goods, offer or find services,  find a job or meet...

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7. The Importance of Training II

In a previous article I wrote about my experience with Michael, the trainer I was assigned to when I started trucking.  After I had finished the first leg of the training program I had to go out for four weeks with a fellow rookie. The idea was...

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8. The Importance of Training I

Good training is always important and a huge asset for those who are starting a new job.  This is especially true for new truck drivers. It is often said that at the trucking school you learn how to drive a truck but once you’re on the road you...

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9. Bike Centennial 1976

In 1976 a large group of courageous people set out to cross the United States on a bicycle. This event, appropriate called “Bike Centennial” would be the ultimate way to see the country and to test their endurance at the same time. From my...

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10. Free Computer Software

I use my computers for a wide variety of tasks. I send and receive email, write letters, design custom databases, create and maintain web sites, manipulate images, watch movies, listen to music, etc. In order to do all of this this I need specific...

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