People are still bemoaning the fact that the government makes them stop working to take a break after a certain amount of time. It does become a bit of a hindrance at times, but let’s consider one thing; there’s not a single other field of labor in the United States that requires people to work … Read more
Most articles on winter driving are overwhelmed with the same platitudes that really don’t teach you anything. You know, “Leave more space,” and “Park if you can,” etc, etc, ad nauseum. And so this posted with hope of helping drivers who want to learn, giving them a few tools to better themselves. Learning how to … Read more
Big Rig Dynamics 203, or here’s some things for y’all to ponder that’ll help you better understand why your rig handles as it does. If you drive the same truck all the time, you become very familiar with how it handles. And nothing changes that more than an axle or two of new tires. Why? … Read more
So… I spent the first part of the month training a new guy. He had 4 years of experience, but no mountain experience at all, and was definitely uptight about going over Loveland Pass. I was stuck in the right seat, and a thought occurred to me as I watch him make lots of simple … Read more
Unexpected events are what separate the men from the boys. This isn’t based on a real event, it IS the real thing. So I’ll tell a little tale: I was in Lexington, Ne waiting for my trailer at IBP. It was an ugly week, bunch of loads going places I wasn’t. So Kirby, my dispatcher, … Read more
As the low traction time of year is once again upon us; it’s time for Winter Stunt Driving 101. 1. Find a nice snow or ice covered open space. 2. unplug the electric cord from your empty trailer (can’t have that pesky ABS ruining our fun!) 3. Engage your diff lock. 4. approach right side … Read more