Archive for May, 2008

You’ve heard the term “amateur night” uttered to describe a variety of situations where the masses get involved in an activity that goes more smoothly when left to the professionals. For truckers, the next few months might as well be called “amateur season,” as highway novices head out on road trips across the country, testing the nerves of the professionals who must drive alongside them. A few typical scenarios: An old duffer at the wheel of an RV has his hands…

Folks, before you get all “geeked out” that I am gonna present you with all the latest facts and data on some new Bluetooth gizmo or a high tech, infra-red, heat-seeking camera set up, let me tell you up front that I am taking a slightly different approach! See, I am not really all that up-to-date with the current technology — but I can fix you up with a list of electronic items that will make your days on the road a little more enjoyable. Bryan’s Top 8 Electronic G…

There is a fairly prevalent attitude throughout the male-dominated trucking industry that women and trucking are not a good mix. It’s common to hear: “Women have no place in trucking,” or “Women just aren’t made for trucking,” or “I’m not sharing a bathroom with one of them.” The attitude goes beyond words. Many men in trucking seem to derive pleasure from having women truckers prove themselves. These macho types give women burdensome assi…