Most people plan a vacation. They decide the place, the date, what they are going to do, and all of the other details that make a…
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For most people, when they celebrate 25 years, it’s a silver anniversary – but when it comes to trucking, it’s appropriate for the 25th anniversary to…
This year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree was a real “welcome back” event for me. Held every year in Walcott, Iowa at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop, which…
After the brutal winter most of us endured, I thought this would be the perfect time to start thinking about your summer vacation. We all earned…
Many of our veterans return home from their service and become truck drivers. A lot of the “old timers” (and not-so-old) out there learned to drive…
The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY was a wonderful trip down Memory Lane and a look into the future, all wrapped-up in four quick…
Sometimes just being in the right place at the right time can make all the difference. But just “being there” is not enough – you must…
The history of the Fruehauf Trailer Company goes all the way back to the very beginning of trucking. August Fruehauf, a blacksmith from Detroit, Michigan, can…
Life does not always go exactly as we have planned – and sometimes, that is great! Originally, Nancy Spelsberg dreamed of owning a small manufacturing company…
Hunger is a real problem in America. In many ways, America is the land of plenty, but for 1 in 6 people in the United States,…
There are not many places where you can find American history, carved in stone, and as big as a mountain! One of America’s most unique and…
This month, as I do every year in November, I want to remember my dear friend Bette Garber – I can’t believe that it has been…
Hauling “live loads” is not easy, but I am learning about it first-hand, these days. First off, I should probably apologize to all the Livestock Relocation…
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary here at 10-4 Magazine, we want to say “thank you” to the people who have made those 20 years possible…
The Boise Stage Stop has been a traveler’s favorite for “Feed N’ Fuel” for decades. Located 20 miles east of Boise, Idaho, this truck stop is…