They say the only constant is change. I can personally attest to that statement. Depending on how you define it, the trucking industry is a hundred or so years old, and I've been driving a semi for nearly fifty of them! The transmissions, the brakes, the fuel, the mechanics, and even the thermometers continue to evolve. Each piece of technology is only as good as the person operating it. And each operator is only as good as their understanding of their tools.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the year, your “have-to” list might be growing exponentially. But in all that you have to do, what are you really looking forward to, big or small? We asked around. The answers were refreshing in scope (nothing too big) and refreshing in purpose (often focused on connecting with loved ones). We offer them here as a “suggested serving” of how to close out the year with joy, connection, and simplicity.
Read MoreWith no pause on demand for deliveries, what do Camelot and other over-the-road drivers do when we have a hankerin' for turkey and stuffing around the end of November? We look for our favorite roadside destination where parking is plentiful and so are the meals: the ever-present truck stop diner. It's a unique space that makes instant camaraderie among strangers, and that is what these diners offer, besides amazing fare!
Read MoreHeading into the last quarter of 2025, is there something good you're putting off? I'm sure at one point or another, we've all said something like: “Why didn't I sell that money pit sooner?” “Why did I wait until now to try that new hobby?” “Why didn't I make that career pivot earlier?” Let’s not wait. Whether it's a change in your home, your work, your health, you'll never regret starting sooner.
Read MoreWe're invoking spring cleaning this September with our September Spruce Up challenge! Submit a before-and-after photo of your September decluttering project, and the Camelot staff will vote on the best submission. The winner will receive a $50 gift card for the store of their choosing (e.g., Target, Starbucks, any gas station, or grocery store that sells gift cards). Ready, set, declutter!
Read MoreHow are you going to savor the flavor of summer? Fresh out of ideas? As busy summer working bees, we at Camelot have a few tips to help you out. Don't wait for the perfect moment to slow down, relax, and soak in the season. Make it happen! Here are 5 suggestions for a simple, good time that require little to no budget. Here's to stretching out the summer, your way.
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