Remembering Our Veterans

Veterans Day

A friend of mine posted this story this morning on his Facebook page. While reading the story I had tears rolling down my cheeks and I immediately thought that the rest of you who read OGT would appreciate the story as well. This is the type of trucker I want you to know is out on the road, traveling down the highways with you. Thank you Jimmy! Story by Jimmy Guiste As I walked into the Iron Skillet Restaurant, my stomach was growling, and all I wanted to do was eat, now! The restaurant was

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Winter Thoughts

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"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple." ~Dr. Seuss Nights like this when the trip is almost over,  you can't help but go over the ride you've had along the way. Your out on the road alone, so you hash over the bad weather you have encountered. The people you've met along the way. The equipment that has broke because of the weather. The work you do alone and the fact you figure it out all by yourself. Then you have to wonder if it's all worth it. Even though your dead tired, something

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