Going by the law of averages, it was only a matter of time before I caught the Covid virus. My good lady and I did all we could to stay safe. We had our three injections, we hardly...
Good NewsThe good news is that trade shows and truck shows are starting up again. The APNA show is back again June 18/19 at the Tradex in Abbotsford. There is a Truck Show that doe...
Just a shorty from The Birddawg this issue. I have been isolated with Covid-19. I have received my vaccines and the booster which means I am only suffering moderate symptoms but I...
This story is from 1985 or 1986. I was new to car hauling even though I had about 25 years of other experience on the road. I had not worked in a union environment before but was t...
In The Beginning Part 3As I said in part 2, I told Jerry Brock, my first trucking boss, that I had an offer to drive a highway truck, and he said to go for it as it wou...
Several people have asked me how I came up with the ideas for my poems, so I thought I might take a little time to explain and give you a non-trucker poem and how it came to pass....
As I plod on into my twilight years, I sometimes think I've seen most things transport-related in the quiet moments. Trucks have gone from basic draughty wooden framed cabs with no...
George Jones said it best when he sang,"Finally FridayI got my motor running for a wild weekendIt's finally FridayForget the workin' bluesAnd let the good times roll"Rarely does my...
Am I the only one or does anyone
else ever book time off from work
then do work-related things? I booked
eight days off and ended up actually
working two of them and doing truc...
If you read my last article about learning how to drive, you will relate to how I started. You may think that some of what you are about to read is a little far-fetched. I’m here t...