To make it to 100 years old is amazing, but to be 100 and still able to get out and occasionally drive a truck is incredible. …
Author: John & Kim Jaikes
We have all been touched in some way by Hurricane Helene. From people we know that live in the affected areas to those participating in relief…
After coming back to Waupun from the Green Bay Truck Show in 1988, five friends were sitting in a diner and, while discussing the truck show,…
In ‘07 Lavern Cross saw churches blessing motorcycles, and he thought, “Why not do the same thing with trucks?” That was the humble beginning of the…
Gillett is a small town northwest of Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a whooping population of 1,303 people, but it loves big trucks. This is the 6th…
A Las Vegas High School senior back in 1953, Art Goldstrom had already bought his first Ford when he was 15, and his passion for cars…
Three years ago, Tony Justice had this crazy idea to have a truck show to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation after his wife Misty fought…
Building a fancy show truck doesn’t have to be expensive. By using a little creativity and doing the labor yourself, you can build a cool ride…
Last month we mentioned that we were planning on sharing Part 2 of our “Treasure in Vegas” story this month. Part 1 was about Sheri Goldstrom…
We went to Las Vegas in October 2023 for the Vegas Large Car Invitational Truck Show and, of course, the NASCAR races. We got to see…
We went to Evan Steger’s shop in Chilton, WI two years ago, and while there he was telling us about this young man named Josh Rowan. …
This month we want to introduce you all to our friend Sean Huber – a true highway helper – literally. John met Sean at the Mid-America…
It’s December and it seems that people are more in the giving spirit this time of year. The Christmas tree is up with festively wrapped presents…
Every November we remember a great friend and awesome ambassador for the trucking industry – Bette Garber. Her famous line was, “I can’t make you rich,…
Back in the day, truck stops were a traveler’s oasis for fuel, food, rest, and other services, and a few still have that focus. Recently, John…
