It’s been three months since I last recorded an episode of the Orthodox Trucker podcast or wrote here on the blog. A lot has changed in that time. The last time I sat down at the mic, I was still a long-haul truck driver, living life by the mile and the logbook. Now, the truck … Continue reading Still on the Road: Finding My Place After Trucking →

When I’m home from the road, one of my favorite things to do is grab a chair and sit quietly out by my apiary. I’ve got five hives going right now, and if I’m calm and respectful, the bees will leave me alone. I can sit there, listening to their gentle buzzing, surrounded by life, … Continue reading Orthodoxy and Beekeeping →

Hey there, and welcome back to the Orthodox Trucker blog and Podcast. I’m Ian—Orthodox Christian, truck driver, husband, father, and steward of a small slice of God’s creation out in Eastern Washington. This past week, I was home with my family, working hard on the homestead. And like so much of life, it brought me … Continue reading What are we Planting Within Ourselves? →

Every few days, without fail, I find myself pulled into a truck stop, standing beside my rig with diesel fueling both tanks. It's a rhythm I know well. Pull in. Swipe card. Glove up. Fuel up. Repeat. Sometimes I top off the DEF too. It's not exciting, but it's necessary. If I don't fuel up, … Continue reading Fill ‘Er Up →

Today is Monday, May 13th, and that means the start of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck — what every trucker knows as Blitz Week. For the next three days, from May 13th to 15th, inspectors across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be pulling trucks into inspection bays and weigh stations for one … Continue reading Blitz week: Prepare for Judgment! →

For a long time, I poured a lot of my heart into Amazing Orthodox Churches. I was proud of it. I loved sharing beautiful icons, domes, and places of worship from all over the Orthodox world. Twice a day, seven days a week—I posted, scheduled, researched, curated, and edited everything myself. And for a while, … Continue reading A New Road Forward →

Being an Orthodox Christian in 2025 often feels like walking a narrow road between two cliffs—one side is compromise, the other is cruelty. And somewhere in the middle, we’re asked to walk with mercy, conviction, and an open hand.A few weeks ago, I had a student assigned to my truck—M. M. is a transgender driver … Continue reading Truth and Mercy: Walking the Hard Road With Others →

Today’s post is one I didn’t plan. It came out of adrenaline, frustration, and grace—grace that I’m still here to talk about it.It happened on May 5th, just outside Paragonah, Utah. I was headed south on I-15, trying to pass a slower-moving truck in the right lane. It was raining—42 degrees, windshield wipers working overtime—and … Continue reading Always Be Vigilant →

This morning is the Sunday of the  Myrrh-bearing Women.  I'm thinking about my home parish today as they celebrate their feast day.  I'm currently at the Miller Coors distribution center in Golden, Colorado, picking up a heavy load of beer. I spent time carefully strapping everything down—load bars, tension straps, black plastic barriers—the works. As … Continue reading Cargo Securement: Locking in your Faith →

This morning at the TA in Troutdale, Oregon, I had one of those moments that reminded me why I love this job—and why I carry my faith with me on the road.I just got back into truck #728. This isn’t just any truck—this was my truck two years ago, brand new with only 3 miles … Continue reading The Fuel Pump Pulpit →