From disco to country, ‘Big’ Al Downing made his mark
Only one performing artist can lay claim to having the No. 1 disco single in the U.S. and Europe one year and following it up
Only one performing artist can lay claim to having the No. 1 disco single in the U.S. and Europe one year and following it up
In Part 4 of this series, I am finally getting to the team no one thinks of when it comes to building a comprehensive safety
Recently I spoke at a conference for the Convenient Care Association (CCA), a network of health clinics located in large box grocery stores and pharmacies.
While conquering the highways, our focus often stays on the miles ahead, the diesel in our tanks and the deadlines set on our cargo. However,
If you followed the neo-traditionalist movement in 1980s and 1990s country music, no doubt you remember Randy Travis’ debut single, “1982.” The song hit the
In the third installation of this series, we’re going to talk about bad habits. Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us
I’m sure my riveting column about strategically interviewing candidates as part of your comprehensive safety plan is what’s drawn you back for the highly anticipated
As professional drivers, I know you’ve all spent many nights parked at a truck stop, facing down the neon glow of fast-food signs. Those fried,
“Grandma’s maiden name was Zona Villines….” Hardcore Merle Haggard fans will remember the opening line of his 1972 single, “Grandma Harp.” The song rose all
We all know how much people love to hate lawyers. Even I can jump right on that bandwagon. When you pay a lawyer for his/her
On Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, I walked to the door of The Trucker shortly after 7:30 a.m., expecting to wait at least half an hour
April is National Stress Awareness Month. I’d like to set aside some time to acknowledge and address that quiet hitchhiker that often shares the cab
Drivers, start your engines! Not the one in your truck — it’s time to rev up your body’s “engine.” So, get moving and take the
A couple of weeks back, I was chatting with a fellow classic country music enthusiast, and the subject of early 1980s female artists came up.
When I was in seminary, one of my professors would give us a word and ask us to write a sermon using that word as
As I mentioned last month, I am, and always have been, a big fan of surprises. But only the good surprises. Well, I kinda/sorta got
March is a month of transition. It’s often said that March “comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” In other words,
Long-haul journeys can be taxing on the body, especially for truck drivers who regularly spend weeks — or even months — on the road. Drivers spend
Cliff Abbott is a storyteller who thumps an upright bass and strums an acoustic guitar. This combination, along with the words to the self-penned stories
As I prepared to flip my calendar from February to March at the end of the day Wednesday, I realized that March’s arrival has been