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Best Truck Stops in California

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

California is home to some of the country’s most scenic drives making it a preferred route for truck drivers nationwide. If you’re on the golden coast in your rig, take our advice and hit up one of these great truck stops in California:
Sunshine Truck Stop: Located in Wilmington, CA, the Sunshine Truck Stop has food and hot showers. Close to the nearby town of El Cerrito, truckers should expect to share this stop with security el cerrito workers as well as government vehicles.
Best Truck Stop: How could you not want to stop at a joint with this name? Pixley, California is home to the Best Truck Stop and it’s got all the amenities any driver would need, including several area hotels nearby.
Love’s Travel Stop: Located in Ripon, CA, Love’s is a local favorite for good food and cheap gas. Hit it up on your way into or out of the state and don’t miss the buffalo wings!
76 Truck Stop: San Diego is home to a relic, that is, the 76 truck stop. A classic stop with all the goodies, 76 is a driver’s delight and shouldn’t be missed.

Five Ways To Pay Off Your Lease the Quicker

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Everybody wants to pay off their debt quickly, whether it be credit card debt, the mortgage, or the car lease. Now is the time to clear it up. With a mortgage, or a lease of almost any type, there are a few ways that work better than others. Let’s see how you could implement these five:

1.Instead of making a payment every month, make one twice a month. What this does is accumulates more of your money into the principle and reduces the interest.
2.Refinance. Any loan that you can reduce the interest by refinancing, is a loan where you will save money paying it off.
3.With a house or a car, most times you can put it down and walk away from it, owing nothing.
4.If you have no other debts with higher interests, practice putting ALL extra money into the payment every month.
5.And lastly, move to a smaller place, or purchase a less expensive vehicle. By selling the larger and making a profit, a new house or car with a lower payment might be just the way to keep you in the black.

Whichever way you choose, it’s typically the quickest way that makes us that makes us happy!

Best Truck Stop Diners In The Midwest

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

As a trucker or any traveler what you look forward to the most after a long day of driving is a good warm meal that not only satisfies your stomach, but also simply makes you feel terrific. When traveling through the mid-west there are numerous mom and pop places you can stop at but there are also some chains available. What may be the best you ask? Each offer their own pros and cons so it is mainly up to you to decide where you would like to stop and get a good meal.

If you visit a mom and pop shop you may luck out and get the best down home cooking of your life. It can take you back in time to the family dinner table and your mother cooking for everyone. Not everyone’s mother could cook however, and you take the same chance with a mom and pop place, but you take that same chance with every restaurant you visit. Chain truck stops are usually “greasy spoons” but some of them have the best food as well. Not only do they offer food, but some also a hot shower and a place to rest your tired head.

Where To Find The Best Truck Stop Food In The South

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Truckers heading to southern states will find some of the best cuisine in the world. I have found asking local residents of the area is one of the best ways to find places to dine. Generally speaking, one should begin asking other truckers, at truck stops, or when fueling or unloading. Oftentimes, they will have a good handle on the local food in the areas where you are headed and can possibly give you the best directions to get there. Look for people in rest areas, parking lots or wherever you may be. Southern people are friendly and love to talk about their town’s attractions.The full explanation can be found at http://myarchpassion.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/shandon-roadside-rest-area-2/ Let your friendly personality shine for better results. Be innovative in your approach. The people in the rest areas, parks,and stores can be valuable resources for what you are looking for. During your down time, try to research the areas on your route. You can do this via internet which may be found in some truck stops or have a friend get you started before leaving. Books, maps, and brochures that may be free at rest areas are a place to start. While on the road take advantage of the different cultures you come across.

Ways To Stay Involved In Your Children’s Lives When On The Road

admin — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The life of a truck driver can be tough, especially if you have a family, but there are many ways to enjoy your time on the road and still have family time! First thing is first, in order to be able to spend more time with your family, you have to figure out how to manage your time better. If that means waking up an hour early before you go to work just to have breakfast with your children, then so be it. Another way to spend more time with your family if you are a truck driver is to plan a “bring your children to work day” event. You will have company on the road and your children will get to discover what their parent does on the job! Also, have you ever thought of asking your boss for specific days to be off so that you can spend time with your family? For instance, you can ask for every other Friday off, this way you will know ahead of time that you are off, therefore you can plan something exciting with your children. Lastly, you can try to accept assignments that are closer by to where you live, so that when you come back home, you are not driving hours to see your family. There you have it, the life of a truck driver made easy!

Ways To Keep Romance Going Even When Away From Home

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Being away from the family is hard, but keeping the relationship and the romance going even when one is away is easy with a few tips. The first thing couples need to do is stay in contact. When both of you are at home you probably see each other in the morning before a normal day of work. Continue the morning conversation over the phone so the lines of communication are still open even if you are not standing in front of each other. Asking how their day has went and letting them know that you care how it went is a way of letting them know you care. Talk to them at the end of the day. Couples do not go to bed without saying goodnight and the same should be the case even when they are not at home.
Romance can continue even when one is on the road. Use your imagination and try giving them a steamy phone call to let them know you miss them. For some this may be hard to do, but in the end, even if both of you think it is silly, it will be a moment that you both will remember.

Classic trucking slang

truckdrivingjob.com — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:50:34 +0000

Unfortunately, the art of talking trucker is now largely forgotten, memorialized only in films and memory. However, if you ever find yourself with a practitioner of the language, refer to this selection of important words to keep everything on the up-and-up.Alice in Wonderland someone lost and in need of directionsAnchor Clanker a boat trailerAnklebiters — kidsArmpit New JerseyAstronaut police plane or helicopterBear police officer; several derivatives, including Bear Taking Pictures (cop with radar); Blue Bear (Michigan State Police Trooper); Bear Cave (police station), etc.Beertown Milwaukee, WisconsinBinders air brakesBlinkin Winkin school busBubble City — Champaign, ILBuster Brown — UPS truckCamel City Winston-Salem, North CarolinaChocolate Town Hershey, PennsylvaniaChoke and Puke roadside dinerCrash Box toll boothDisney Town Anaheim, CaliforniaDog bounty hunterEyeballs headlightsThe Flag Flagstaff, ArizonaGator tire tread left in the road; also Gator Guts pieces of shredded tireMontgomery Burns Montgomery, AlabamaOldsmoslider Oldsmobile or other station wagonOrgan Donor motorcyclist driving recklessly and under the influencePaper Hanger police giving a speeding ticketPregnant Rollerskate Volkswagen BeetleShakeytown Los AngelesSnake in the Grass police car radar hidden in cat tailsSuicide Jockey trucker hauling explosivesTitletown Green Bay, WisconsinUFO Central Area 51 and any area with high UFO activity

Ways to save money on your route while sleeping great

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:18:07 +0000

The only thing more important than where you’re getting when you drive is where you stay while you’re getting there. It can be tough to find a decent place to sleep without breaking your budget. Finding cheap hotels can especially be a hassle, especially if you haven’t done your research. Plot out your route before you start and estimate checkpoints, then settle down to find yourself some discounts.Online companies are great, including Travelocity, Orbitz, Expedia, Travels.com and Cheap Tickets. There are always a variety of deals to be found, even if you’re just staying the night. Newspapers and magazines also sometimes feature coupons, occasionally up to 50 off. Your driver’s insurance will probably also offer discounts on certain hotels. The important thing is to check in advance so you’re prepared when it’s finally time to slide out of the cab and into the hot tub. Of course, many truck stops also offer hotels or other sleeping arrangements at their locations.Feel free to check out other options like motels, but a good rule of thumb is to ask your friends and other drivers about options in the area. You can also find hotel reviews and testimonials on various internet sites. Sleeping in the truck is another option, as long as there’s a clean restroom and an understanding manager in the area. Always ask ahead, especially if they close for the night.If you’re lucky enough to have friends or family in the area you’re passing through, you should always check with them first, as staying there could save you money and bring in some great food. If you find people willing to let you stay with them, keep a list for future reference. With these tips, you won’t find yourself high and dry when it comes time to settle in for the night, and you’ll wake up refreshed and ready to go in the morning.

Take to the roads as a truck driver

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:16:31 +0000

What career offers an average first year salary of 30,000, the opportunity to be your own manager, and promises plenty of travel? Good call if you answered “truck driver”. As 75 of goods in the United States are still transported by truck, there is plenty of demand for new drivers.Of course, if you’re here, you’ve probably already decided on your new career and are looking for a way to make it a reality. Before you start, there are a few requirements to take care of. The most important is obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License Class A. This enables drivers to use vehicles of 26,001 or more pounds with a towing capacity over 10,000 pounds. Testing consists of both knowledge- and skills-based portions. In addition, truckers will need a clean driving record (for almost every company), 20/40 vision in each eye with a 70 degree field of vision, and must be above 18 for local trucking and at least 21 for interstate trucking.A great way to get into the business is taking a course at a truck driving school. You can even take a class before getting your Commercial Driver’s Licensethey’ll teach you all the skills you’ll need to know. The best schools are certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute of Alexandria, Virginia, and membership in an accredited school could net you higher pay when you finally apply for a job.If you don’t have the time, money, or interest to spend on a course, you could always look for a company that’ll train you after hiring. The one caveat in this case is that you’ll probably have to stay with that company for a set number of years to pay off the training, unless you want to take on debt. Still, if you’ve already decided on pursuing this career in your life, this could be one commitment you’re willing to make.

Ice Road Truckers gives glimpse inside the cab

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:14:42 +0000

For those who will never find themselves inside a cab, Ice Road Truckers offers a glimpse into a world they’ll never experience. Even for experienced drivers, the Ice Road holds fascination for showing the extreme of the extreme: drivers transporting cargo across frozen lakes and rivers in the coldest countries on earth.The show started as a book called Denison’s Ice Road by Edith Iglauer, which was turned into a single episode of the Suicide Missions series in 1999. The idea proved so compelling that the History Channel returned to it seven years later when they hired Thom Beers (Deadliest Catch) to turn it into a series. The first season premiered in June of 2007.The early seasons focused on the ideal of the truckermasculine and burly with a rebellious streak and a love of danger. The first season featured six Canadian drivers, from the 47-year-old Hugh Rowland (known as “The Polar Bear”) to the young, 21-year-old T.J. Tilcox who is just starting out on the treacherous roads. The first episode of the series reached 3.4 million viewers, the highest number up to that point in the channel’s history.In the third season, the show featured the female driver Lisa Kelly. The energetic young woman is a former school bus driver and motocross racer. Her inclusion on the show illustrates another little-seen side of the trucker mystiquea brash and attractive woman at the head of a really big truck.The next season will feature trucking outside of North Americaspecifically, in the Himalayas of India. This setting presents new challenges in the form of terrain and vehicle changesthe trucks need to be smaller and less powerful in order to navigate the mountain cliff-sides. The current season premiered last monthnew episodes air every Sunday.