Holidays often remind people of what was, the people who aren’t around anymore, and things that will never be. While they can be a wonderful time, many find the remembrance of loss a depressing part of the year. For those celebrating their first holiday after a divorce, that loss can become all too real. It…
Author: Daryl Johnson
Top 5 Considerations When Buying A Used Truck
Looking to buy a new truck? It’s a great way to save some money and avoid the hassle of juggling a bunch of options trying to purchase a newer model vehicle, but there’s still plenty that will be on your plate. You’ll need to do a bit of comparison shopping, for instance, and you’re definitely…
The hidden dangers of car air fresheners
Working Americans spend an average of 3 to 4 hours a day in their cars. So, it’s not surprising that the car segment of the U.S. market for air freshener sales is the second-largest and growing. If you’re spending this much time in your vehicle, it’s like your home and away from home and you…
Facts About Alcohol Abuse Among The Elderly
Imagine the following. When you’re asked to take a field sobriety test, it’s a grave — and sometimes very embarrassing — ordeal. Nevertheless, it’s not always evidence of deeper underlying problems, and it’s something that most younger individuals can bounce back from provided they take their recovery seriously. For older individuals, however, this, and many…
Pros and cons of team truck driving
There’s plenty of debate in the trucking industry about whether solo or team driving is the way to go. If you’re new to the debate or are considering team driving, then it’s worth weighing the pros and cons before making a decision. Here’s what you need to know. Understanding Team Driving In a team truck…
Top 7 automotive engineering mistakes of all time
Automotive engineering continues to push the boundaries of the industry to new heights. Like everything else, though, progress comes with plenty of setbacks. These mistakes take that fact to new heights. Here are the top 7 automotive engineering mistakes of all time. 1. Renault LeCar Back in the 1970s, economy-style vehicles were incredibly popular. This…
Ways To Afford Your Bucket List Trips
Most of us have that so-called “bucket list,” the list of places we’d like to see and things we’d like to experience before we expire. What most of us don’t have, however, is a solid plan for getting our funds in order to enjoy said trip. But why not? You’d plan for other big life…
Teen car accident statistics
As a parent, handing the car keys to your teenager can be a nerve-racking experience, and rightfully so. Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15 to 20. Adding to those statistics, the chance of an accident nearly doubles when a teenager is riding with passengers. So, a…
Top 5 motorcycles for women
Women are a minority in the motorcycle community. While studies vary, the number of female riders sits around 20%. Ask anyone why and you’ll hear plenty of speculative answers, but the fact remains that a male-dominated market doesn’t focus much of its attention on creating motorcycles with femme fatales in mind. This makes it challenging…