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It's been a busy year so far to say the least, and the same goes for a lot of the people we've spoken with in 2024. With the year already halfway over, we wanted to take some time to look back at some of the highlights so far. Here are our top three Tales from the Road articles of the year so far.

3. Stephen Fultz, Mac Tools

Going from a technician to a distributor is a pretty big change, but for Fultz, it was the only one that made sense. And as it turns out, it seems like it was the right call.

2. Hunter Castaneda, Cornwell Quality Tools

This Nevada Cornwell dealer never dreamed of becoming a distributor or running her own route. Still, with a little guidance and luck, she quickly figured out the secret to doing it successfully within a few weeks of starting.

1. Jason Neil, Cornwell Quality Tools

"Attitude is everything" is the mantra for this distributor, and he lives true to his word. His advice seems to have resonated with quite a few people and led this story to be our top Tales from the Road article for the first half of 2024.