Cover Story
Mike Wallace is enjoying the satisfaction of driving his own truck, thanks to the popular lease purchase program at Mon-dovi, WI-based Marten Transport, Ltd. Mike first began driving professionally back in 1974 after processing out of the Air Force. He had served as a crew chief in Thailand, supervising the refueling of combat aircraft that flew missions over Vietnam. more

Murphy's World
I started my day in Tifton, GA. I got a late start and had a 321-mile deadhead across back roads between Tifton, GA and Pennington, AL. Other than the long drive, my day was going OK, but then it got dark and my volt meter got down to 12.4. I called the company to get the number for a shop. The shop was 65 miles from Pennington, so the mechanic and I agreed to meet in Linden, AL. I gave him all the information he needed about the alternator and the truck. By the time I got to our meeting spot, my volt meter was at 12.1. more

Driven Women
I asked 108 men and women drivers (because I can’t count to ten more than ten times) if they had one wish, what it would be. You’d have thought I inquired about secret fantasies and desires. An amazing 60% wished for a sexy, competent co-driver, while only 5% mentioned more time at home. Wow is right! more

Trucker Buddy
William is a third-grade student in Ms. J. P. Robinson’s class at Oneida Ele-mentary School in Oneida, KY. In his short life, William has already undergone four surgeries to fix his heart. Now, he is waiting for a new heart so he can run and laugh and play with the other children. more