Difficult times provide chances to grow and flourish
I am sure you all have heard the saying, “March comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lion” … or is it
Perspective
Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s body of work is poetry that offers a lesson to anyone who listens
In last month’s column, Kris Rutherford kicked off the first of a series about Jimmy Buffett. To read the previous piece, click here. Summarizing the
Driver’s actions, attitude during traffic stop have significant impact: Part 2 of 2
In February, Brad Klepper shared tips to help drivers make the best of a bad situation during a traffic stop. This column can be viewed
Truck driver health: 3 ways to eat healthy on the go
As truck drivers, you have a lot of responsibility on the road. The No. 1 responsibility should be your health because without it, you won’t
A truck insurance agent is your partner in business
Written by Deborah Graves, OOIDA Truck Insurance Department If you own a truck, you own a business — and you certainly want it to be
Can the time of day you eat affect your weight?
Here’s something to think about: Can the time of day you eat affect your weight? Speaking from personal experience, for years I didn’t really worry
Despite Billboard charts, Jimmy Buffett is no ‘one-hit wonder’
Truck drivers navigating the interstates aren’t much different than other American workers. Every worker thinks often of reaching the next destination, of finishing the next
Setting attainable goals for diet, exercise makes it easier to lighten your load
Is it time to lighten your load? I don’t mean the freight you are hauling. Are you personally overloaded? When you go through the truck
Driver’s actions, attitude during traffic stop have significant impact: Part 1 of 2
As a lawyer who defends professional drivers on traffic citations, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, “What should I do during
Focus on emotional, physical, spiritual health during ‘heart month’
Here we are, already in the second month of our new year. Wow! February is American Heart Month, recognizing the importance of physical heart health.
Follow these tips to help avoid tummy troubles while on the road
If you travel for a living, nobody knows the woes of a grumpy gut like you do. You got that right: We are talking specifically
New government regulations coming in 2023: The gifts that keep on giving
Those of you who actually read my monthly columns are likely aware that I am fundamentally lazy. By this I mean that deep down, at
The Charlie Daniels Band excelled at toeing the line between Southern rock and classic country
As a caveat to what you’ll read if you continue reading this column, I admit I am no expert on Southern rock music. After all,
Set goals in 2023 for a healthy ‘mother-truckin’ lifestyle
We’ve all heard it: “New Year, New You.” But after about two weeks post-New Year’s Day, less than 8% of people see much of anything
Driving with pets can provide added incentive for exercise
I’ve been waiting to write about this topic for some time and I think now is the appropriate time. Why? Come January, health, fitness and
Change the world, one hug at a time
As we start this New Year, let’s all look at the intertwined trees in the photo above. They seem to be sharing a warm, heartfelt
‘Double-necked biscuit board’ drives Junior Brown’s ‘semi-crazy’ career
If your musical tastes are confined to Top 40 country radio, chances are you’ve never heard of Junior Brown. Despite a career dating back to
On trucks, tolls and the US Constitution
On rare occasions, I am right about things. By rare, I mean about as often as I win an argument at home. That’s rare. Despite
Why do my feet hurt? Exercises to help relieve drivers’ foot pain
Foot pain can keep many adults stuck in a chair even longer than they already are during the normal course of a day at work.
Be sure to take time to enjoy each season, every relationship in your life
Can you believe it’s already November? Later this month we’ll celebrate the fall harvest and God’s blessings with Thanksgiving feasts — and before we know