You're not the only one who is frustrated with slowpoke drivers hogging the left fast lane. Washington State Senator Michael Baumgartner is re-introducing a bill that would increase the traffic fine incrementally the slower a left lane hog goes, from $27 for going 1-to-5 mph under the speed limit up to $67 for going 16-to-20 mph under. That's in addition to the regular traffic fine of $124 for hogging the left lane. Read more here.

Source: King5.com

Are you putting in enough hours to impress your boss? Should you make sure to get in before and plan to leave just after the boss does? Well had you worked for Bill Gates back in the formative years of Microsoft you would have done well to follow such a plan. 

Recently, Bill Gates admitted that he "knew everybody's license plate so I could look out the parking lot and see, you know, when people come in." He eventually loosened up "as the company got to a reasonable size." But you know what they say about old habits - they're hard to break! Check out these two stories below.

Source: BBC, Seattle PI

Whether your idea of a perfect winter activity is getting out to revel in the chill or holing up someplace warm, you're bound to find something you'll love in our list of hidden gems and perennial favorites. Check out the list here.

Source: Seattle Magazine, Top left photo: MOHAI's Bezos Center for Innovation, photo by Lara Swimmer, http://www.swimmerphoto.com/, Bottom left photo: Seattle Pinball Museum, Western Neon Custom Sign Builders, http://westernneon.com/

Richard McDaniel is the new Delivery Express Carrier Manager, taking on duties as the driver manager with additional responsibilities. Richard's background is in retail/wholesale, international logistics, warehouse management and operations. He has worked for Sears, Circuit City and AutoZone, just to name a few. We are thrilled to have Richard and his expertise on our team! 

On a personal note, Richard is consumed by parenting his 21-year old and nine-year old boys, which he absolutely loves. They enjoy family road trips and even just random car trip adventures. When they spot a cool road, they'll just take it to see where it goes!