Whether you’re hauling a load from coast to coast or simply making a regional delivery, proper nourishment is a necessity on the road. Regardless of the circumstance, an empty stomach deserves high-quality eats. In no particular order, here are 10 of the best highway eateries the country has to offer: 1. Modern Diner, Pawtucket, Rhode… Read More
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More Freight, More Money: The 5 Best States for Trucker Wages
Domestic production is alive and well. The most recent PMI and ISM manufacturing indexes placed U.S. manufacturing at a score of 57.1 and 55.8, respectively, meaning the industry is doing well amid an overall economic recovery. As a result, more goods and services need to be transported, shipped and delivered to their end buyers, which… Read More
Craft Brewers: 3 Tips on How to Ship Your Alcohol Across State Lines
Even the most recreational of drinkers know that alcohol has cemented its place in American folklore over the past two and a half centuries. Major historical events such as the Prohibition Era in the 1920s attempted to outlaw beer, wine and spirits, but the government’s effort was to no avail, as a whole new underground… Read More
America’s Top 5 Must Stop Rest Stops
American infrastructure is laid out in a way that people can pack up their cars and drive to nearly any distant location, time permitting of course. The mere thought of the open road and close companions excites any adventure seeker, and the journey to a new destination is half of the experience, some say. From… Read More
DITY Move vs. Government Transportation
The following is the second post in our miniseries covering Primary Change of Station (PCS) moves by guest blogger Janet McIntosh, Army wife. As many of us gear up for PCS season, you may be contemplating whether you want to choose a do-it-yourself/personally procured move (DITY/PPM) or go with military transportation. This is a decision… Read More
After the Move: 10 Tips for Unpacking
Moving Day is over–you’re tired, sweaty, spent and possibly even abused but you can’t take a show until you find your soap. WHERE DID YOU PACK THAT SOAP? Don’t let unpacking be the worst part of the move, dragging on and on forever. Get your ish together and get it done. These ten things will… Read More
A Dead-Head’s Commute: Moving Your Taxidermy
If you have purchased taxidermy or had your own hunting trophies mounted, you understand the value in taxidermy–it’s not just a belonging, there are emotional ties to the trophy. Move your taxidermy with care so that as it hangs on your wall or sits on a shelf in your new location–it is just as majestic… Read More
U-Haul vs. uShip: What’s the Cheapest Way to Move Out of State?
It was Tuesday night about 10pm and things were looking bleak. My uShip listing – a standard household move going 1100+ miles from Northern Arizona to Austin – had received ZERO quotes and just a few sniffing questions from transporters. Read the breakdown of u-Haul vs. uShip below. With my must-move date just three days… Read More
On the Marc: Easy Steps to Getting Insurance and Not Overpaying
In one of my, Marc Springer’s, earlier posts, I mentioned that getting into trucking – just like with any new business – is going to cost you some money. Obtaining the right insurance is one of those hard costs you need to anticipate. Operating without commercial truck insurance is not an option. You must provide… Read More
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Are You A Distracted Driver?
Are you a Distracted Driver? According to the National Safety Council, one in three Americans should say “yes.” April has been dubbed National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and there are plenty of resources to learn about how to decrease the number of distracted drivers.