Driver Stories

98 Degrees and No Shower: The Parking Lot Wash - THE MILE MAKER DRIVER SHOP

98 Degrees and No Shower: The Parking Lot Wash

Stuck at a receiver for 14 hours in the scorching heat with no amenities. I felt gross, angry, and tired—until I broke out the "portable spa.

98 Degrees and No Shower: The Parking Lot Wash

Stuck at a receiver for 14 hours in the scorching heat with no amenities. I felt gross, angry, and tired—until I broke out the "portable spa.

The "Paperwork Avalanche" at the DOT Scale - THE MILE MAKER DRIVER SHOP

The "Paperwork Avalanche" at the DOT Scale

The officer asked for my registration and logs. I spent 10 minutes digging through a pile of trash on the passenger seat. That stress was a choice.

The "Paperwork Avalanche" at the DOT Scale

The officer asked for my registration and logs. I spent 10 minutes digging through a pile of trash on the passenger seat. That stress was a choice.

The Rotator Cuff Reality: Why I Stopped Being a Hero - THE MILE MAKER DRIVER SHOP

The Rotator Cuff Reality: Why I Stopped Being a...

I thought using a cheater bar or just "muscling through" was part of the job. Then my shoulder popped. Here is how a simple tool saved me from surgery.

The Rotator Cuff Reality: Why I Stopped Being a...

I thought using a cheater bar or just "muscling through" was part of the job. Then my shoulder popped. Here is how a simple tool saved me from surgery.

The Night the Silence Woke Me Up: My Sleep Apnea Scare - THE MILE MAKER DRIVER SHOP

The Night the Silence Woke Me Up: My Sleep Apne...

When you rely on a machine to breathe, a dead battery isn't just an inconvenience—it's a medical emergency. Here is why I stopped trusting my truck's batteries with my life.

The Night the Silence Woke Me Up: My Sleep Apne...

When you rely on a machine to breathe, a dead battery isn't just an inconvenience—it's a medical emergency. Here is why I stopped trusting my truck's batteries with my life.