TruckerDesiree's Blog (4)

The Truck Stop of the Future

Technology is often born of crisis, not because it is the correct thing to do. Take for instance the knowledge of Alternative Fuel has been around for years yet the general public is just now becoming aware of it. Recently, I watched some old news reel footage of Henry Ford and George Washington Carver from the 1940’s where Henry Ford took a bat to a prototype vehicle that ran on ethanol and was made from so… Continue

Added by TruckerDesiree on August 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — 9 Comments

My GREEN IDEA to reduce Truck Idle Emissions

I currently live in Texas, when I am able to get home. Mostly, I live in my truck delivering Americas Food & Clothing. California is where I was born & raised. I am of a Family of Migrant Field Workers who came to California before the Freeways. I grew up at the beaches in Venice, Oxnard, Malibu, Arcata, Trinidad, and Carlsbad as a child of the Welfare System. After a life of struggles as a Single Mother, I am now an “Over the Road” Trucker. I fully understand where the miscommunic… Continue

Added by TruckerDesiree on April 5, 2009 at 5:15am — No Comments

Taking Action and Spreading the Word

For me, 2009 has already been a Magical Year. People are listening and waking up for the first time in so many years. In the 80's and 90's I worried about our youth, who would one day be caring for me in my Golden Years and how disconnected with reality they seemed to be. Seeing how so many people from very different walks of life are coming together NOW, and saying things; UNPOPULAR things has inspired me. Seeing young adults wanting to get involved in the future of our World, and Our Count… Continue

Added by TruckerDesiree on February 27, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Truckers learning to Go Green

I wasn't always a Trucker. I went to School late in life but didn't quite make it through my classes at University of Las Vegas where I was majoring in International Business/Accounting. I was happy though that my unfortunate turn of life events brought me to Trucking. Now, I want to bring some of my other skills to help bridge communication. I believe Green Innovations will save our Country & the World. I write My Trucker Story on "Ask the Trucker - A Day in the Life of a Lady Trucker"… Continue

Added by TruckerDesiree on February 20, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment