Wal Mart trucker Jeff Deines writes road life pieces
Jeff Deines a Wal Mart driver for seven years and writer of the On the Road Again column shares how his 3500 mile biweekly hauls inspire essays. He mentors in the My Buddy program connecting cross country drivers with classrooms and children, sending postcards and photos from 48 states to educate and engage students.
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Jeff Deines
Wal-Mart
Devies
Wilson County
Canyon Lake
Jeff
Buddy
Arizona City
Ariz
Gary King
Road explorer Jeff keeps watch for the unusual on his 18 wheeler
Jeff, an advanced ham radio operator and truck driver, travels cross country and writes a newspaper column. He shares letters from students in a Buddy program and reflects on friendships, road encounters, and personal growth. He collects memories from trips to Maine and Massachusetts and upgrades his license.
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Jeff
Kingfield
Maine
Rockland
Mass
Diesel vs gasoline engines for a 3/4-ton pickup choice
A reader weighs diesel versus gasoline for a 3/4-ton pickup. The Cummins six cylinder diesel offers lower maintenance, longer life, and greater torque but costs about four thousand more. The Dodge V 10 gasoline engine delivers more horsepower and cheaper repairs but less fuel efficiency. The diesel excels in severe duty and hill pulling, while gas has easier rebuilds and lower upfront cost. The reader chose diesel and reports satisfaction so far.
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