Cover Story
Brian Russell- Anderson Trucking Service, Inc.
Brian Russell began driving professionally in the year 2000 after working as a diesel mechanic. Previously, he had spent five years in the U.S. Navy. “I served on a supply ship, and we went just about everywhere,” says Brian. “It was a great way to see the world.” more

Murphy's World
Every Dog Has His (Murphy) Day
Dear Murphy,
I would like Lucky Dog to meet my son’s dog, Max. Max is a black lab mix. My son and both of his dogs recently spent the day with me out on the road. Before going home, we stopped by the truck yard. I let my son and the dogs out for a short walk while I opened the gate. They were crossing a nearby business parking lot, so I called the dogs. They began running to me. more

Driven Women
Driving In Style
Male truckers are looking better these days. Beards and mustaches are impeccably groomed. The smell of men’s cologne makes the women behave like giddy high school teens. And jeans seem to have a whole new look on today’s male trucker. Even the women are wearing more dresses, skirts and nice outfits. Is it me, or are we really looking better out here? more

Truckers Buddy
Driver Ray Nations Brings Nation to Students
For eight years Ray Nations has been bringing his Trucker Buddy class with him as he travels across the country. The students might not be in the cab of the truck, but as their teacher, Eleanor Dasenbrook, says, “Ray’s correspondence allows my students to travel this great country of ours vicariously.”

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