Shelby and Dakota Celebrate a Welcome Return...

Good News About Our Friend Shelby!

They're back after taking some time off from sharing their driving journey. We've all missed her, as she's an inspiration and feels like a close friend. She shares her journey through a unique lens of life on the road. 

We're All Stronger Together

In 2021, before starting as a linehaul driver at FedEx Ground, I learned to connect doubles by watching Shelby do it on YouTube. Even my new meet driver out of 474 / Williamsburg recently asked if I knew of her. Her touch is far-reaching. She's an exceptional driver and person, and it's great to hear from her. 

Shelby is the creator and face behind the "Happiness By The Mile" brand, which aims to encourage truckers to find joy and fulfillment in their daily lives on the road. Shelby started her journey in the trucking industry after a significant career shift. Initially working in a corporate job that left her chomping at the bit, she decided to hit the open road, seeking freedom and adventure. Her strength will make you stronger.

Over the Years

She has transformed her trucking career into more than just a job; it's become a mission. Shelby's "Mappiness by the Mile" initiative promotes mental wellness among truckers. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, physical activity, and maintaining a positive outlook while on the road. Her resilient and innovative story shows how a passion for driving can be blended with a commitment to well-being. I believe Dakota plays a role as well.

Shelby brings a fresh perspective.

Mental wellness is one of the hidden challenges we all deal with as drivers. Shelby meets the challenge head-on in trucking by integrating mental wellness, which isn't commonly addressed in the industry, with her vlog (video blog; see link under Wrap below.) Many truckers struggle to balance mental wellness while living with the challenges that commercial driving presents, such as isolation, long periods of solitary existence, and living life untethered in many ways.

If Shelby's journey inspires you, how can you incorporate mindfulness and well-being into your routine?

Wherever you find yourself, Keep driving towards your version of success, whether that's through wellness or community engagement. The road is yours to conquer.

• With years of experience as a trucker, Shelby started "Happiness By The Mile" to promote the mindset that happiness is a choice and should be embraced in the present moment, not just at the destination.
• She shares her experiences and insights from life as a trucker on the road through vlogs, Instagram, and a YouTube channel, Happiness by the Mile.
• Her trusty sidekick Dakota, a brilliant and supportive team driver who is masterful with the camera, accompanies her on her trucking journeys.

• Shelby creates guides and collects her experiences to share with new and veteran truckers, helping them navigate the challenges and dangers of the trucking lifestyle.
• Her content encourages drivers to keep learning, moving forward, and finding happiness mile by mile.
• Happiness By The Mile" provides information, tips, tricks, and resources that all truckers can benefit from.

• Shelby founded Bright Mountain, Inc., a trucking company that aims to give special consideration to drivers' lives outside the truck and offer a different experience.
• Her company, Bright Mountain, Inc., started as a TSP contracted with FedEx. She owns and operates the business and runs loads as Panther power-only units with ArcBest. You're probably familiar with it because they also own ABF Freight, one of the other doubles guys you see on the road.

Wrap
In summary, Shelby has leveraged her trucking experience to build the "Happiness By The Mile" brand as an influencer. She shares advice and promotes a positive mindset for fellow truckers through various content platforms and her own trucking company.