Perspective Archives

Driver’s actions, attitude during traffic stop have significant impact: Part 1 of 2

Brad Klepper - February 1, 2023

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’

Rev. Marilou Coins - February 1, 2023

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

Hope Zvara - February 1, 2023

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

Brad Klepper - January 1, 2023

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

Kris Rutherford - January 1, 2023

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

Hope Zvara - January 1, 2023

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

Bob Perry - January 1, 2023

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

Rev. Marilou Coins - January 1, 2023

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

Kris Rutherford - November 1, 2022

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

Brad Klepper - November 1, 2022

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

Hope Zvara - November 1, 2022

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

Rev. Marilou Coins - November 1, 2022

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

Are motor carriers responsible for their drivers’ health?

Bob Perry - November 1, 2022

Who carries the responsibility for your health as a truck driver, you or your company? This is a topic I’ve been wanting to write about

Do you think breast health is only important for women? Think again!

Hope Zvara - October 24, 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We don’t often think about breast health — unless we hear the words “breast cancer.” Furthermore, when the words

To avoid a frivolous lawsuit, attorneys must provide a nonfrivolous argument, theory

Brad Klepper - October 1, 2022

Brad Klepper is out of pocket this month, but we hope you’ll enjoy this “rerun,” which was originally published in the January 1-15, 2021, edition

Walking can be as good as medication — without a prescription

Bob Perry - October 1, 2022

If you have read my columns in the past, you know I believe this: When it comes to weight loss it’s always about movement and

October brings fall celebrations, reminders to let God’s light shine

Rev. Marilou Coins - October 1, 2022

The seasons are coming around faster now. We have entered fall, and soon winter will be upon us. October is the month for going to

Trucking tunes from Down Under: Nev Nicholls enjoyed popularity with songs of the road

Kris Rutherford - October 1, 2022

Big rigs, and of course, big rig drivers, are hardly unique to the U.S. Large numbers of Canadian and Mexican trucking firms employ drivers, and

How does the concept of ‘stare decisis’ impact the Supreme Court’s rulings?

Brad Klepper - September 1, 2022

I always work under the assumption that I and perhaps a handful of others are really the only people who care about stare decisis and

To everything, there is a time: Don’t rush through the seasons of the year — or your life

Rev. Marilou Coins - September 1, 2022

We are now starting the fall season. Just notice the changes around you: Nature is starting to change colors and we are now in the