April 2013 – Global Travels with Monsieur North

Month: April 2013

Behind the Wheel Part 2: Over-the-Road

April 30, 2013 / Cal / 2 Comments

A Peaceful Start

Clutch….shift to fourth….clutch….shift to fifth….clutch….shift to sixth….. I slowly gained speed as I accelerated my 40 ton truck up the on-ramp and up to highway speeds. I finally reached 10th gear and merged onto the interstate as … Continue

Behind the Wheel Part 1: Rise and Shine

April 30, 2013 / Cal / 0 Comments

Rise and Shine

It was early April 2013 and today was the day! For the past several days I had been studiously observing my trainer drive the truck and quenching my inquisitive thirst for knowledge by asking him any questions … Continue