Saturday, December 7, 2019

Trucking: No gym No problem! and WALKING for EXercise



Here are some other facts and tips to get moving as a truck driver:


Fun Fact: Walking Around Your Truck 32 Times Equals About 1 Mile.




via Trucking Truth: https://www.truckingtruth.com/wiki/topic-87/getting-exercise-as-a-truck-driver#walk2


The Health Benefits Of Walking:

Weight loss: A 30 minute walk will burn 200-300 calories, also helping metabolism and digestion.
Longer life: People who get regular exercise in their 50's and 60's are 35% less likely to die in the next 8 years.
Increased muscle strength: Helps to strengthen leg and abdominal muscles.
Strengthens bones: Can help stop bone loss, reduce risk of future hip fractures and issues.
Improved sleep: Helps calm insomnia-inducing stress, helping you to get calm, improved, sleep.
Supports joints: Improves arthritis issues, joint stiffness, and other bone-related problems like osteoarthritis.
Better mood: Reduces stress and tension, and keeps your mind refreshed.
Increased immunity: Helps your body fight against sickness and disease.
Boosts energy level: Naturally boosts energy, increases circulation and oxygen supply, aids in proper digestion.
Improved circulation: Helps lower blood pressure, increase heart rate, and lower the risk of stroke.
Helps prevent disease: Helps ward off high blood pressure, Alzheimer's, arthritis, cancer, dementia, and on and on.
Better breathing: Increased breath rate while walking helps oxygen travel through blood streams at a faster rate, eliminating waste and giving you increased energy.

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Low Carb Dollar Store Food

Jerky
beef stick
sardines
pork rinds
mixed nuts
pickles
sugar free hard candy
tuna
canned chicken
cheese
string cheese
pepporoni
olives
salsa
smoked oysters
sugar free jello
sugar free cookies
canned shrimp
canned green beans
chicken stock
peanuts
almonds
cashews
pepitas
sunflower seeds
Also, read the labels and look for low carb items with high fiber

16/8 intermittent fasting is the next step....

Monday, December 2, 2019

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Arizona Casino RV Parking

Talking Stick Scottsdale

480-850-7777
524 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(Loop 101 & McKellips Rd)

https://www.casinoarizona.com/rv-parking/
$25 Overnight Recreational Vehicle Parking Fee

List via https://www.elmonterv.com/guide/guide-detail/arizona-casino-rv-camping-locations/

Blue Water Casino
119 West Riverside Drive
Parker, AZ 85344
928-669-7777 or 888-243-3366

Casino Del Sol
5655 West Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85746
520-883-1700 or 800-344-9435

Casino of the Sun
7406 So. Camino De Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85746
520-883-1700 or 800-344-9435

Cliff Castle Casino, Lodge
555 Middle Verde Road
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
928-567-7900 or 800-381-7568

Cocopah Casino
15136 South Avenue B (Rt 95)
Somerton, AZ 85350
928-726-8066 or 800-237-5687

Fort McDowell Casino
10424 North Fort McDowell Road
Fountain Hills, AZ 85264
480-837-1424 or 800-843-3678
480-836-5310 (RV Park)

Gila River Casinos
1200 South 56th Street
Chandler, AZ 85226
520-796-7777 or 800-946-4452

Hon-Dah Casino Resort
777 Highway 260
Pinetop, AZ 85935
928-369-0299 or 800-929-8744
928-369-7400 (RV Park)

Mazatzal Casino
Highway 87 at Milepost 251
Payson, AZ 85547
928-474-6044 or 800-777-7529

Paradise Casino
450 Quechan Drive
Yuma, AZ 85364
760-572-7777 or 888-777-4946

Spirit Mountain Casino & RV Park
8555 South Highway 95
Mojave Valley, AZ 86440
928-346-2000
928-346-1225 (RV Park)


WILD HORSE PASS CASINO

5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Chandler, AZ 8522
1.800.946.4452
Campground Details and Amenities:free, All Year, RVs only, All ages, No tent, 1140 ft elev, Casino Newer casino of same name, RV Parking for up to 48 hours, 32 spots, no slides or camping allowed. Enforced. Just contained 48 hour parking.

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Simple tips for truck drivers to lose weight

Simple tips for truck drivers to lose weight

via prodrivers





Walking: One of the easiest ways drivers can stay fit on the road is to walk a mile whenever they stop. To put that into context, one mile equates to 130 calories burned for a 250 pound male. Even one mile per day can eventually lead to a weight loss of over six pounds. An easy way to measure a mile is to walk 32 times around a standard commercial truck.



Vegetables: Replacing snacks with vegetables is another easy way to maintain weight. For instance, on one hand, a cup of sugar snap peas is approximately 35 calories with fiber and vitamins. On the other hand, a candy bar is 240 calories with 5 grams of saturated fat.
Water: This is an obvious way to stay hydrated without any calories to maintain energy. A 12-ounce soft drink equates to 140 calories, and can drain energy later in the day.
Grilled: Even chicken grilled maintains high levels of lean protein. But when it is fried or greasy, it becomes loaded with fat, trans fats and saturated fats.
Portions: This is particularly important because even food that is low in nutrition can be made more healthy with lower portions. Small reductions in caloric intake can go a long way over time. For instance, medium-sized fries instead of large can save between 100 to 200 calories, which in turn can lead to a weight loss of over six pounds over the course of six months.

Solar Power for Trucking



Links:
https://www.trucks.com/2018/07/26/solar-power-trucks-trailers/


NACFE https://nacfe.org/technology/solar-panels-2/




Manufacturers

Advanced Energy Machines

Bergstrom

Carrier Transicold

eNow: https://enowenergy.com/

Go Power!

Merlin Solar: https://www.merlinsolar.com/fx-series/

MiaSole:http://miasole.com/products/

Orbcomm

Purkeys: https://www.purkeys.net/purkeys-solar-solutions-solar-panels-101/

ThermoKing

TruckLite

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Saturday, October 12, 2019

The Birthplace of the Burrito - All the Tacos

Mexican Food Journal Site/Skirt Steak Tacos and Kick Ass Tomatillo Salsa

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https://mexicanfoodjournal.com/arrachera-skirt-steak-tacos/


This is a great site with excellent pictures and recipes to match.  I cooked up the skirt tacos from the link above, and was not disappointed.  Check it out and let me know what you think.

And, the best damn tomatillo salsa you will ever try at the following link:
https://mexicanfoodjournal.com/fresh-tomatillo-salsa-verde/

Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Recipe via the site:

Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe

If you like your salsa hot and sharp, you will enjoy this recipe for a fresh tomatillo salsa verde (green sauce). It is a very easy to make uncooked salsa. The uncooked tomatillos are quite acidic and when you add 4 serrano chiles, seeds and all, your salsa is gonna pack some punch. The flavor stands up well to grilled beef. We love this salsa with carne asada. It's also a great salsa for grilled chicken.

CourseSalsa
CuisineMexican
KeywordMexican food, Mexican recipe, salsa, salsa verde, tomatillos

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Servings2 cups
Calories28kcal
AuthorAndrés Carnalla

Ingredients

1 lb. tomatillos
4 serrano chiles
2 cloves garlic
1 cup cilantro
1 cup water
1/2 white onion
1 tsp salt + to taste

Instructions

Finely chop the onion and cilantro.
Blend the tomatillos, serrano chiles, garlic, water, and salt until smooth.
Pour the blended tomatillos into a serving bowl. Add the chopped onion and cilantro and stir.
Adjust the salt as needed.


Sunday, September 29, 2019

My every day breakfast and lunch weight loss program

Truck Shower Setup




Also, found this Ivation portable shower that could be used with solar hot water and 5 gallon bucket

5 Trucking Forums

https://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/ 'the best and most comprehensive trucking forum IMHO

https://www.truckersforum.net/  reliable and popular no frills forum with a ton of information

https://www.teamrunsmart.com/  Good site with lots of informative blog posts


https://www.truckingtruth.com/truckers-forum/-informative forum with great information for veterans and rookies


https://www.classadrivers.com/forum/ good forum with a ton of information for all things having to do with trucking



Premade Freezer Meals, Cooler, Slow Cooker, and Lunch Box Stove: Trucker Cooking

 Easy Freezer Meals Link 

Freezer meal recipes

The sites above have some delicious meals that are premade and frozen to travel well or to pop out of the freezer after a busy day and have a healthy and good tasting meal.  Perfect for the traveler, trucker, or anyone who appreciates a fast meal after a long day.


Check out the gadgets below to add to your truck, rv, or any other types of travelings rigs.

Koolatron-P25-26-Quart-FunKool-Cooler for Trucking
Koolatron P25 26-Quart FunKool Cooler

Road Pro Slow Cooker for the truck

Recipes for Slow Cooker



12 volt lunchbox cooker stove

Road Pro Lunch Box Cookbook pdf.

Recipes for the road with lunch box stove

RoadPro 12-Volt Portable Stove, Black

Rice Cooker





https://www.buzzfeed.com/arielknutson/surprising-things-you-can-make-in-a-rice-cookerSuprising things to cook in a rice cooker link

eating right Archives - Western Truck Insurance Services

eating right Archives - Western Truck Insurance Services

Simple and Delicious Meal Prep Ideas for Truck Drivers

Simple and Delicious Meal Prep Ideas for Truck Drivers: Without access to a kitchen or microwave, it can be tempting for truck drivers to eat fast food and unhealthy snacks. Luckily, with a little preparation truck drivers can eat healthy and save a lot of money.

Healthy Diet for Truck Drivers from Knight

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Link to article:
https://driveknight.com/health/top-healthy-diets-for-truck-drivers/

excerpt from full article below:


Here are some good snack ideas that you can find at some truck stops. Below are a few of them:
Apples and peanut butter – a childhood treat that we know and love. Protein, healthy fats and sustained energy.
Yogurt – contains vitamin B-12 that help with mental clarity and depression and probiotics which help with gut bacteria to have a stronger immune system.
Trail mix – is made up of dried fruits, granola, and nuts. Others may contain pumpkin and sunflower seeds. All these contain potassium and vitamin C, which are good for heart health.
Hard-boiled eggs – a rich source of protein; a single egg can yield 70 calories of energy and 6 grams of protein.
Popcorn– contains antioxidants called polyphenols that can help your body fight osteoporosis, cancer, and diabetes. However, avoid toppings and opt for the plain or lightly salted options.
Tuna Pouch – high in Omega-3 fatty acids, it will protect your body from coronary diseases while providing a great source of protein.










Also, to the above I would like to add some:


-canned sardines


-chicken salad


-protein shakes

Southwest Regional Trucking Company Driver Jobs

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Kamway Transportation:


11 western states: https://www.kamwaytransportation.com/careers/carriers
Our unique freight mix will allow us to provide you with high miles along the West Coast and the 11 Western States. We run a variety of lanes from our terminals in Blaine, WA / Sumner, WA / Spokane, WA / Hermiston, OR / Fresno, CA & Phoenix, AZ.

HOME TIME: Out 2 Weeks – Home for reset. (Be out for 10-14 days).

BONUS:
• Sign on Bonus: $3000 *
o 1st Week Paycheck: $250.00
o 2nd Week Paycheck: $250.00
o 6 month Anniversary: $1,000.00
o 12 month anniversary: $1,500.00

• Driver Referral Bonus: $1000 *
o $500 is paid out when referral reaches 2,500 miles
o $500 is paid out when referral reaches 6 months of employment

PAY
• SOLO Drivers: Make up to of $0.50 / mile with mileage & accessorial pay listed below for the 1st year.
• SOLO drivers start @ $0.44 CPM
o $0.01 additional per mile for all veterans
o $0.01 anniversary raise every year - no cap.
• TEAM drivers start @ pay : $0.58 CPM + $0.02 after 20,000 miles
o $0.01 additional per mile for all veterans (paid to the Truck)
o $0.01 anniversary raise every year - no cap (paid to the Truck)
• Additional Pay for CLEAN DOT INSPECTIONS
• Additional Pay for LAYOVERS (If laid over past 24 hours)
• Additional Pay for DETENTION (Per hour after 2 hours)
• Additional Pay for 34 HOUR RESETS (Away from home)
• Additional PICK UP & DROP Pay
• Mileage pay the same whether loaded or empty
BENFITS:
• MEDICAL INSURANCE: 75% medical insurance paid by company for single subscriber. Typical cost to subscriber, $150.00.
• Paid Orientation in Sumner, WA
• Transportation to Orientation and Lodging paid for during duration of orientation*


COME SEE US @ 805 140th Ct. E., Sumner, WA - 98390
CALL US @ (833-564-6598/ 833-JOINKWT)
Website: http://www.kam-way.com
Desktop Application: https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/kamwaytrans?r=craigslist
Mobile Application: https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/m/kamwaytrans?r=craigslist

Equipment & Amenities:
• 2017 and Newer Freightliners
• Automatic transmissions
• Disc Brakes
• APU
• Refrigerators
• Pre-Pass & Transflo
• People Net E-logs
• Omnitracs


REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Age: 23 years

Minimum Experience:
• MUST have current & verifiable 2+ years in the last 5 years
• MUST have operated a Class 8 tractor with 53 x 102" REEFER / DRY VAN trailer
• MUST have Current state certified medical card
• MUST be able to pass background check, road test and pre-employment drug screen
Digby Southwest:https://dswdrivers.com/job-opportunities-dsw-arizona/

WANT TO WORK WITH US BUT DON’T HAVE YOUR CDL?


If you don’t have your CDL yet, you can earn your Commercial Driver’s License at one of our leading CDL training schools:


Tucson, AZ: HDS Truck Driving Institute


Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix Truck Driving School


Yuma, AZ: Yuma Truck Driving School


El Paso, TX: Phoenix Truck Driving School at Fort Bliss


Albuquerque, NM: Phoenix Truck Driving School in Albuquerque


WESTERN 10 REGIONAL


Lease with Wilson Logistics and run the Western 10. Finish Orientation in 2-3 days and get rolling in your new truck ASAP!


We are seeking professional Class A Drivers to join our family-owned trucking company. Work towards owning your own truck or enjoy the additional revenue from leasing!

Call 888-452-6280 to speak with a recruiter for more information.

Position Details:
Haul dry freight in the Western 10 states only
Home time every 7-14 days
Additional pass-thru opportunities
Average 2,500+ miles/week
70% of the load & 100% of the fuel surcharge
Weekly paychecks Equipment:
2018/2019 Peterbilt 579 & Freightliner Cascadia
APU's on all trucks
Double-bunk
1,500-watt inverter
24" TV with DirectTV
Refrigerator
No driver-facing cameras
Benefits:
Friendly pet and rider policy
No pet deposit or breed restrictions
Bring a rider 10 years of age or older
$10,000 longevity bonus
Health benefits
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Short-term disability
Life insurance Qualifications:
Valid Class A CDL
12 months of recent tractor-trailer experience
Live in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
Call 888-452-6280 for more information on the lease program!


https://www.transstar.us/ HELLO, WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW NEW OWNER OPERATORS IN OUR FLEET.

* FREIGHT LANES INCLUDE REGIONAL AND OVER THE ROAD *
REGIONAL WORK - ARIZONA, UTAH, NEVADA, CALIFORNIA AND NEW MEXICO
OVER THE ROAD WORK MIDWEST AND SOUTH STATES - NO EAST COAST

OFFER:
24/7 DISPATCH
DIRECT DEPOSIT (PAID EVERY FRIDAY)
FUEL CARD (8-12 CENTS PER GALLON DISCOUNTS)
NEW TRAILERS AVAILABLE FOR RENT
PLATE PROGRAM (48 STATES)
IFTA (WE FILE FOR YOU)
COMPENSATION FOR DETENTIONS & LAYOVERS

*** SAFETY FIRST ***
NO DUI
NO-MORE THEN 2 TICKETS IN THE LAST 3 YEARS
**SAFETY BONUS PROGRAM

ESTIMATE GROSS AND PROFITS ** DRY VAN **
GROSS - ($5000.00 +/- (PROFITS - TAKE HOME - $2500-$3000)
AVERAGE PER MILE 1.70 BASED ON 3000 MILES

ESTIMATE GROSS AND PROFITS ** REEFER **
WEEKLY GROSS SEPTEMBER - ($5500.00 +/- (PROFITS - TAKE HOME - $3000 +/-)
AVERAGE PER MILE 1.90 BASED ON 3000 MILES

PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS: (602) 653-8011 - MISH