A decade after writing and recording a song that saluted the triumphs and sacrifices of a trucker’s life, Leland Martin remains amazed at the love he receives from the men and women who make their livings in big rigs.
Most people don’t think about their eating habits until they put on a few extra pounds, but the food we eat has a direct effect on our health and how we feel. Poor decisions at mealtime can lead to serious medical conditions, such as pre-diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Peterbilt got my attention at the 2010 Mid America Trucking Show when they unveiled their all-new Model 587. That’s right; it’s a 5-series. After years of learning the “code” of the 3-series of trucks, Peterbilt chose to make this the flagship of a whole new series.
There probably aren’t many truckers who at some point in their driving careers haven’t asked, “Should I get my own hauling authority? Should I venture out beyond the constraints of being either a company driver or leased to a carrier?” What is the thought process a trucker goes through? What questions does he or she ask?
As a kid growing up, I had an uncle who drove, and he just made it look so fun when he would take us riding in his truck. I was fascinated by the size of the truck, by the way he would shift the gears, and by the idea of going out and seeing the world.
