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Sometimes the smartest move isn’t chasing bigger loads — it’s protecting your body and future. My switch from a side kit to a Conestoga trailer cover not only saved my shoulders and back, but also opened the door to steady freight, better pay, and a company that would change the final stretch of my career.Continue reading “Chapter 13: The Transition From A Side Kit To A Conestoga Trailer Cover”

“In trucking, you’ll cross paths with hundreds of people — but only a handful truly leave a mark. At Steel Transport, I found a team that didn’t just keep me moving down the road — they became family. This chapter isn’t about freight or miles, it’s about the people who made those miles worth driving.”Continue reading “Chapter 15: The Steel Transport Team”

After years of chasing steady freight and dealing with unpredictable loads, I finally found myself on the brink of something I had always prayed for — a dedicated run. But as I would soon learn, even a dream route comes with its own share of challenges. As I move into these final chapters, we’re stillContinue reading “Chapter 16: A Dedicated Run at Last”

Just when I thought I had finally secured peace of mind with this Volvo, a grinding noise in late 2022 reminded me that nothing mechanical lasts forever. What followed was one of the longest and most expensive down-times of my career. Back in 2015, when I purchased this Volvo, I asked the shop manager atContinue reading “Chapter 17: Grinding to a Halt”

After years of pounding across rough interstates on my dedicated run, the wear and tear finally caught up with me — and my trailer. What started as a small broken coil block turned into a much bigger problem that forced me to make some tough decisions. This chapter reveals how I ended up replacing myContinue reading “Chapter 18: What Caused My Need To Replace My Trailer”

Just when I thought the worst was behind me, the final three years of my independent contractor journey tested my faith, patience, and pocketbook like never before. What kept me going wasn’t just grit—it was the steady Georgetown loads that saved me mentally and financially when everything else seemed to be breaking apart. — TheContinue reading “Chapter 19: The Last Mechanical Battles”

Every road has a beginning, and every road has an end. After 47 years behind the wheel, my journey has finally reached its final stretch. This chapter isn’t just about stepping away from trucking — it’s about saying goodbye to a part of myself that will never return. In many ways, when the journey ended…Continue reading “Chapter 21: When the Journey Ends”

In order to get this chapter right, I need to begin by saying that I have been delivering and picking up at Voss Clark since 2007. From 2009 through the very end of my career, I was in there almost daily. Over time, I became very close to everyone in the shipping department. No matterContinue reading “Chapter 22: The Final Mile – A Tribute to Voss Clark and Toyota”

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