Cover Story
Lee Laroche is a man in his element. First of all, he loves his career as an owner-operator leased to Carlisle, PA-based Daily Express, Inc. He is also blessed to have Gail, a loving wife who has provided him with support and companionship through the years. Listen just once to Lee’s infectious laugh, and you know he has found contentment. more

Murphy's World
While traveling through Ohio on my way to Lorton, VA, the transmission in my truck died. I limped into the Youngstown truck dealership at the blazing speed of 20 mph since I still had gears one through six. I arrived at 3 a.m. to find them closed. more

Driven Women
’Tis the holiday season again. It’s a time to reflect on the simple pleasures. A time to remind yourself about all that is good in mankind. A time to spend with family and friends and, apparently, a time to rip apart your dispatcher. more

Trucker Buddy
When the students in Maria Berry’s class at Nashua, NH Children’s Home heard that Walter Brown of Owen Mills, MD would be their Trucker Buddy, they weren’t sure if he would care enough to write to them. Their first driver let them down by not responding to their letters, so they were not only discouraged, but felt rejected by another adult in their young lives. These students were already challenged by severe emotional and behavioral disorders, and rejection by adults was something they had often experienced. more