Category: Over the Road Dads

TEAMWORK, ON AND OFF THE ROAD

Anthony and Heidi Eck drive a truck together. Not only do they drive a truck together, they enjoy doing it. For some people this may seem risky. Spending 24/7 in the cab of an 18-wheeler for weeks is not for the faint-hearted. Some would say, “Don’t we work so we can have some time to ourselves?”

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Fatherhood through Divorce: What’s It Like for Dads Over the Road

Dan sat on the couch visibly upset. His body was tense, and it looked like he was at a point of yelling or crying.

“My son and I used to be attached at the hip. Anywhere I went he went. Now, I can’t even get him to take out the trash without him yelling at me for ruining his life or accusing me of being mean or angry. I am angry! I have done nothing to him, or her for that matter. She left me and yet I am the bad guy, and she is definitely turning him against me.

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TRUCKING WITH TWINS

What happens when you are an over-the-road driver and your wife has twins? Prime driver, Daniel Skidmore and wife, Kerry, recently faced this challenge when

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PRIME GOOD DAD: DANIEL SKIDMORE

In February Daniel Skidmore was driving his truck in Illinois in when he got the call his wife, Kerry, was in early labor. Her water had broken and she was headed to the hospital.

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