In July 1988, I worked for Canadian Auto Carriers in Calgary, Alberta as a truck driver carrying cars and trucks from rail yards to the dealerships. It was a good job, with no weekend work or night work. I also helped to....

We have all heard that statement just before the bar closes. It means it’s time for you to go.As I look back on my driving career, I reflect on what I have done. Driving the truck was only really part of it – it was ....

I’m sure you can all relate! If you bought a state-of-the-art semi and just drove it back and forth a few miles locally on occasion, maybe four to six thousand miles per year, it would still be in pristine condition 20....

Fred, Dad and I had an evening off, and Dad wanted to take in the sale at the local Auction Barn to see if there were any good deals on cattle. Now Fred and I knew that a lot of local farm girls would be trucking in ther....

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 ever went out, and we always wore our m....

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 does not have an entry fee, and is for Trac....

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 am here giving notice that even moderate....

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 taught that you worked hard and did your ....

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 would be a good experience for me. So I dro....

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. Trucking poetry, of course, comes from t....