
And so it has come, the end of 2020. We look back at the year filled with challenges and opportunities. Trucker Path started the year by prioritizing app improvements such as new features and performance tweaks. We are also honored to have collaborated with truckers towards ironing out bugs, issues, and feature requests.
We are glad to be of service in the trying times of the year, especially when COVID19 happened. The trucking industry soldiered on and Trucker Path remained committed to providing premium services for truck drivers and also introducing COVID19 specific features and resources.
With the coming new year comes a new hope for a new beginning. It is also a time for resolutions, and whether or not you always stick to yours, this is a great time to commit to positive new habits. Consider adding the following commitments to your 2021 resolution list!
We, at Trucker Path, will continue to strive to provide the best trucking features for our truckers who keep our economy going. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication you have done to ensure that shelves are stocked and we have food on our tables.
We wish you all a Happy New Year! Truck strong this 2021!
How are you spending your New Year? Share in in the comments below.
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Trucker Spotlight - Lashaune <em>The Trucker Spotlight series explores the lives of truckers and their journey to make a difference in their industry. We interview different truck drivers to understand some life lessons that make them who they are today. We also learn more about their motivations, and the problems that they encounter on the job. We also tackle how Trucker Path's solutions helped them with what they do. The information that they provide helps inform other people who are looking to delve into the trucking world.</em>
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Today we are putting the spotlight on <strong>Lashaune</strong>, the host of LockOutMen Podcast, who's been driving for around 5 years now. He hustled most of his life and did everything from retail to warehouse. Aside from trucking, he was also able to open a few successful businesses. Let's get to more about Lashaune and how he landed a trucking career.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to be a trucker?</strong></h3>
I've always had interest in driving a truck, at 1st it was the lack of funds, and I knew I didn't want to go through a trucking company.And so, I went to community college paid with my last credit card and got my license. I think I was forced in to pursue trucking because of my separation from my wife.
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<h3><strong>In the years that you have been driving, what are the significant changes that you've
noticed in the trucking industry?</strong></h3>
Well I haven't been driving long to tell. I guess the eld mandate.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to put up your Youtube channel?</strong></h3>
I've been on YouTube for years. I just do it as a hobby. But when I got in to trucking, people started watching what I was doing and what I was talking about I just said to myself I'll just do something for the new drivers that are coming out here.
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<h3><strong>Any times when you get lonely while driving? How do you deal with it?</strong></h3>
Always lol it's just you and the truck. How i deal with it? I try not to think about it.. and try to get out and enjoy life when I get the chance to.
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<h3><strong>As a trucker, what are the current struggles in this COVID19 pandemic?</strong></h3>
I'm still trying to get used of the new changes.
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<h3><strong>What are your usual routes? Favorite scenic truck route?</strong></h3>
I run midwest most of the time.
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<h3><strong>What was your weirdest or most unusual haul?</strong></h3>
Running my 1st lowboy flatbed.
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<h3><strong>How often do you use rest stops / truck stops? What are the things that you look for in a truck stop? Favorite truck stop meal?</strong></h3>
Not often, but I deal with Loves the most cause of the free showers. As for food, I guess Flying J for Dennys.
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<h3><strong>What are the common troubles or problems you encounter while trucking?</strong></h3>
Covid19 season and any problems that come with it!
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<h3><strong>What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?</strong></h3>
The main one is truckers hanging out way too long in the fuel island.
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<h3><strong>We're glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What features do you enjoy the most?</strong></h3>
What I like about <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">Trucker Path</a> is the fact that you can check to see/truck parking and if there's spots there to park.
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<h3><strong>What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers?</strong></h3>
Do your research research research and don't just fall for anything.
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<h3><strong>Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?</strong></h3>
They can view my videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJfeN3qoZmaIb9YwbjWDlA">Youtube Channel, LockOutMen Podcast</a>.
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Hope you guys enjoy!
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Trucker Spotlight - Dakota Caldwell <em>The Trucker Spotlight series explores the lives of truckers and their journey to make a difference in their industry. We interview different truck drivers to understand some life lessons that make them who they are today. We also learn more about their motivations, and the problems that they encounter on the job. We also tackle how Trucker Path's solutions helped them with what they do. The information that they provide helps inform other people who are looking to delve into the trucking world.</em>
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Today we are putting the spotlight on <strong>Dakota Caldwell</strong>, a 26-year old trucker and YouTuber, who's been driving for around 2 & 1/2 years now. He used to be a mechanic prior to driving trucks. He always loved driving and knew he wanted a career in driving someday but for some reason, taxi driver always popped in his mind. Let's get to more about Dakota and how's life on the road.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to be a trucker?</strong></h3>
I have always loved big trucks and my high school girlfriend's dad is really the one that made it seem like it be a good idea and thought id like it.
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<h3><strong>In the years that you have been driving, what are the significant changes that you've
noticed in the trucking industry?</strong></h3>
Honestly, since I've started driving, I haven't seen much change.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to put up your Youtube channel?</strong></h3>
I wanted to show people what it was like out here - WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE - and not what I used to watch on Youtube because that was always misleading. They never showed the things I wanted to see that I knew other people would want to see.
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<h3><strong>Any times when you get lonely while driving? How do you deal with it?</strong></h3>
The first thing you lose as a trucker is your sanity. Once thats out of the way, the real danger comes. You begin to love the solitude and everything really comes into perspective and you see the rest of the world from the outside in. But yes, there are lonely times but you get past it when you see that pay check.
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<h3><strong>As a trucker, what are the current struggles in this COVID19 pandemic?</strong></h3>
I haven't had any. I really adapted well I think. Sometimes, no shower and no hot food but that happens anyway in trucking. And with the roads empty when everyone was home, I turned more miles than ever. Also when everyone came back out, I've seen more wrecks in one day than I have in my entire life. Everyone forgot how to drive.
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<h3><strong>What's your favorite Truck Brand / Model?</strong></h3>
389 Peterbilt all day.
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<h3><strong>Aside from being a trucker, any other things you dream of doing?</strong></h3>
Being one of those tower climber. That looks fun and you still get to travel.
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<h3><strong>What's the best truck stop for you?</strong></h3>
TA. I find them to be the best. Besides of course chrome shops lol.
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<h3><strong>What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?</strong></h3>
62 mph trucks in the center lane, drivers on their phone, and drivers doing a dirty 30 (30 min break on the fuel island).
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<h3><strong>We're glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What features do you enjoy the most?</strong></h3>
What I like most about <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">Trucker Path</a> is finding truck stops and seeing the driver reviews. Helps find a good place to shut'er down for the night.
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<h3><strong>What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers?</strong></h3>
Look, listen, think, get out, and look. Take your time but never be late and use common sense. It will take you a long way out here.
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<h3><strong>Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?</strong></h3>
They can view my videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8vDkn66ecBiH0-Id70YXow">Youtube Channel, Life Behind The Wheel</a>.
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Hope you guys enjoy!
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<h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4>
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Trucker Spotlight - Chris Lee <em>The Trucker Spotlight series explores the lives of truckers and their journey to make a difference in their industry. We interview different truck drivers to understand some life lessons that make them who they are today. We also learn more about their motivations, and the problems that they encounter on the job. We also tackle how Trucker Path's solutions helped them with what they do. The information that they provide helps inform other people who are looking to delve into the trucking world.</em>
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Today we are putting the spotlight on <strong>Chris Lee</strong>, who's been driving for around 3 years now. He's originally from Michigan, but has been in Texas for so long that he considers himself a Texan already. He's been married for two years and has a 10 year-old son. He decided to live his life on a vegan/plant-based diet due to trucking. Let's get to more about Chris and how trucking changed his life.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to be a trucker?</strong></h3>
I became a trucker because it had been something I had wanted to do years before I took the leap. I had been deterred and so I started a moving company. After doing that for a couple of years my wife then girlfriend at the time brought it up and I couldn't say no to the opportunity a second time.
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<h3><strong>In the years that you have been driving, what are the significant changes that you've
noticed in the trucking industry?</strong></h3>
In the short amount of time that I have been in the trucking industry, I've seen electronic logs come and paper logs go, I have also seen two major changes to the hours of service.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to put up your Youtube channel?</strong></h3>
I had also wanted to make Youtube videos for a while. I would make content about moving and I just wasn't confident enough nor did I understand how to upload videos onto the internet. When I got into trucking I wanted to put out information that I didn't have that I thought would help others looking to get into the industry.
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<h3><strong>Any times when you get lonely while driving? How do you deal with it?</strong></h3>
When I drove OTR, it definitely got lonely so having people to talk to back at home really helped out a lot. Being able to have a support group via Youtube also keeps me from feeling like I'm out here by myself.
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<h3><strong>As a trucker, what are the current struggles in this COVID19 pandemic?</strong></h3>
The pandemic hasn't really affected my day to day operations. Shippers now require a covid form to be filled out for drivers entering their facility and may also take out temperature but that is about it.
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<h3><strong>What are your usual routes? Favorite scenic truck route?</strong></h3>
I'm currently on a flatbed dedicated route so my sights are pretty routine, but when I was OTR my favorite places to drive were Nevada and Utah.
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<h3><strong>What was your weirdest or most unusual haul?</strong></h3>
Once I was hauling a load of livers and was asked at the receiver if I ate them. I told her no and she then asked why would I have them in my truck then.
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<h3><strong>How often do you use rest stops / truck stops? What are the things that you look for in a truck stop? Favorite truck stop meal?</strong></h3>
I use rest stops and truck stops 99 percent of the time unless I can stay at a shipper or receiver overnight. When looking for a truck stop, I often check how many spots they may have, if they have showers, and the type of food they serve. I normally bring my own food from home to eat in the truck, but if I had to choose, I would say Indian food. I've been to a couple truck stops that serve that type of food while driving OTR.
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<h3><strong>What are the common troubles or problems you encounter while trucking?</strong></h3>
The most common troubles or problems I encounter out on the road are other drivers, mostly the smaller vehicles cutting in front of big trucks.
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<h3><strong>What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?</strong></h3>
My biggest pet peeve about trucking is not having a shower or restroom in the truck. That would save me lots of time.
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<h3><strong>We're glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What features do you enjoy the most?</strong></h3>
My favorite features to use on <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">Trucker Path</a> are the fuel price feature, knowing how far each rest stop/truck stop are from my location, knowing if weigh stations are open or closed, being able to route my trip in the app. Honestly there are so many things to like about the app because it's catered to truckers and I definitely appreciate that.
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<h3><strong>What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers?</strong></h3>
Always do your pre-trip before getting on the road is tip number one! Another tip I would share is to learn how to save and invest your money so that your future self can appreciate your hard work.
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<h3><strong>Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?</strong></h3>
They can view my videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuG9to9JYyvOc789furUKw">Youtube Channel, ChrisLeeTV</a>.
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Hope you guys enjoy!
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<h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4>
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