yup. Started snowing in e podunk around 2000. Snow plow came and did this recyclers lot. went around the truck of course. Then co gps straightest routes me to the drop yard we have near akron. poorly plowed roads and st rts in an mt trailer!! Started up this hill right after I left that place and got stuck halfway up!! Resident came out and helped guide me back down til I could get turned around. Handled myself fairly well , for less than 24hrs in the truck!!!
Whats the story with GPS???
Do you HAVE to follow what the company GPS tells you follow???
Or are you allowed to use your own route???
allowed to a point to route ourselves. They have their route solution. For the quarter we're not supposed to be over 10 % out of route. I know , I'll pay more attention to eatsern ohio and points east. Thats for sure!! To many hills and small towns these st routes go through. FUCK!!! I say this now, but I'll take from the mississippi east to I-71 in Ohio!!!!
For a noob like me , the gps is an asset. It has fuel onlyy stops or street level(absolute turn by turn or what they call SNI directions. I guess that one (sni) is co. drivers have found efficient routes that Qcomm system hadnt thought of. I havent asked for that routing yet(sni)
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I left at 7 and got to del location at 8. Traffic wasnt bad really. A little thick but moving. Turns out I needed that hour!!! Place was smallish. Their docks faced the road. Speedy will understand, they were 90 degree docks!! Not my strong suit just yet. So in a misguided/misjudged effort I tried to turn around in too short of a space!!!!(was pointed blind side) Asked for some help and got turned around/pointed in the right direction to set up my backing maneuver. All in all not too bad considering it was my second solo load to deliver.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I left at 7 and got to del location at 8. Traffic wasnt bad really. A little thick but moving. Turns out I needed that hour!!! Place was smallish. Their docks faced the road. Speedy will understand, they were 90 degree docks!! Not my strong suit just yet. So in a misguided/misjudged effort I tried to turn around in too short of a space!!!!(was pointed blind side) Asked for some help and got turned around/pointed in the right direction to set up my backing maneuver. All in all not too bad considering it was my second solo load to deliver.
Where are you off to next???
Where was the place by Midway?? Street names?? Business name??
Take me piece by piece..... Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Its all common sense...
You have the same 53 foot trailer...
You have the same truck...meaning the same turning radius .......
You just set your truck up the same way...every time....
With the same distance(once you figure out the turning radius).....
Try to set up the same angle every time....
And you cant help but hit the dock every time( or get really damn close)....
You will see...
Over some time....
Its no big deal...
Ya just need a little practice...
Take me piece by piece..... Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
I left at 7 and got to del location at 8. Traffic wasnt bad really. A little thick but moving. Turns out I needed that hour!!! Place was smallish. Their docks faced the road. Speedy will understand, they were 90 degree docks!! Not my strong suit just yet. So in a misguided/misjudged effort I tried to turn around in too short of a space!!!!(was pointed blind side) Asked for some help and got turned around/pointed in the right direction to set up my backing maneuver. All in all not too bad considering it was my second solo load to deliver.
Where are you off to next???
Where was the place by Midway?? Street names?? Business name??
RockTenn(?) something or other. They make boxes. I delivered the huge rolls of heavy paper. On 74th . Closest main drag was Harlem? From there I went to the sticks of Il. Milford To PU birdseed. Farmfeild roads. AWESOME!!!!NOT! Delivered to Home Depot DC here in NE Ohio. Next I'm headed to Scotts for fertilizer to take to Savannah. Shaping up to be a decent week mileage wise. Will have close to 1600-1700 at delivery. Still have routing home to collect too!!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
RockTenn(?) something or other. They make boxes. I delivered the huge rolls of heavy paper. On 74th . Closest main drag was Harlem? From there I went to the sticks of Il. Milford To PU birdseed. Farmfeild roads. AWESOME!!!!NOT! Delivered to Home Depot DC here in NE Ohio. Next I'm headed to Scotts for fertilizer to take to Savannah. Shaping up to be a decent week mileage wise. Will have close to 1600-1700 at delivery. Still have routing home to collect too!!!
How are things??
Hows the truck stop food treating you???
hehehehehe
I was fucking THRILLED to see Schneider FINALLY got you some real miles this week!!!!!
Tell me about it.
So far its been only I meal at a TS restaurant. Other wise its been fast food or sandwiches I brought the makings for. Last night was a first. About 15 min after I pull into this TS(sm one. did a blind side 45!!) I was approached by not one but TWO lizards. Think they were working from a van that was taking up semi parking on the back row. I understand , people gotta eat , but man thats no way to make a living or feed a habit. so debasing. Anyway , I get this tap tap at 5 am. WTF? Has something happened? No, lizard#1 wants to use my CB. THATS fucking rude. Wake a dude up to ask FOR a favor?
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
How are things??
Hows the truck stop food treating you???
hehehehehe
I was fucking THRILLED to see Schneider FINALLY got you some real miles this week!!!!!
Tell me about it.
So far its been only I meal at a TS restaurant. Other wise its been fast food or sandwiches I brought the makings for. Last night was a first. About 15 min after I pull into this TS(sm one. did a blind side 45!!) I was approached by not one but TWO lizards. Think they were working from a van that was taking up semi parking on the back row. I understand , people gotta eat , but man thats no way to make a living or feed a habit. so debasing. Anyway , I get this tap tap at 5 am. WTF? Has something happened? No, lizard#1 wants to use my CB. THATS fucking rude. Wake a dude up to ask FOR a favor?
How's the sleep situation? Are you getting any? enough?
When do you deliver to Georgia? Today? Tomorrow?
Take me piece by piece..... Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Deliver tomorrow 730 am. Live unld. Been sleeping great. My usual 7 hrs. CPAP helps alot with that. will be staying at this Patriot Pilot just N of Savannah tonight. Stayed there when I was with my road trainer. Already familiar with it. Nice place HUGE parking. Expect to get there around 5 or 6 , depending how this well worn truck can pull these Mts. Bout to head out. Cya!!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Deliver tomorrow 730 am. Live unld. Been sleeping great. My usual 7 hrs. CPAP helps alot with that. will be staying at this Patriot Pilot just N of Savannah tonight. Stayed there when I was with my road trainer. Already familiar with it. Nice place HUGE parking. Expect to get there around 5 or 6 , depending how this well worn truck can pull these Mts. Bout to head out. Cya!!!
Keep on Truckin!!!
Be safe...
Take me piece by piece..... Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
To be honest, I'll only be out for a week at a time. Plus, eventually I'll be switching between two trucks with 2 other drivers. Soo, I'd rather not off load to much stuff from the truck every week. Or onload it for that matter. I "could" get a fold away bike though. But I think just walking would do my circulation wonders.
Yesterday was a 500ml driving run. For me that was pushing it. I should think around 375 -425 is just about right, at least til I get some more experience and a routine for myself down. Currently waiting for the info on th enext load that SHOULD be routing me toward home. We'll see.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
To be honest, I'll only be out for a week at a time. Plus, eventually I'll be switching between two trucks with 2 other drivers. Soo, I'd rather not off load to much stuff from the truck every week. Or onload it for that matter. I "could" get a fold away bike though. But I think just walking would do my circulation wonders.
Yesterday was a 500ml driving run. For me that was pushing it. I should think around 375 -425 is just about right, at least til I get some more experience and a routine for myself down. Currently waiting for the info on th enext load that SHOULD be routing me toward home. We'll see.
MAKE SURE THEY POINT YOU TOWARDS HOME!!!!!!!!!
Dont even let them start fucking with you as far as home time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take me piece by piece..... Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
To be honest, I'll only be out for a week at a time. Plus, eventually I'll be switching between two trucks with 2 other drivers. Soo, I'd rather not off load to much stuff from the truck every week. Or onload it for that matter. I "could" get a fold away bike though. But I think just walking would do my circulation wonders.
Yesterday was a 500ml driving run. For me that was pushing it. I should think around 375 -425 is just about right, at least til I get some more experience and a routine for myself down. Currently waiting for the info on th enext load that SHOULD be routing me toward home. We'll see.
MAKE SURE THEY POINT YOU TOWARDS HOME!!!!!!!!!
Dont even let them start fucking with you as far as home time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
trust and believe. THEY dont want my GF to get a hold of them!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
500 a day...
5 days a week...
Is the only way to make any kind if decent money.....
And its the only way to justify spending 24 hours a day away from home in that silly truck....hehehe
At least in my eyes....
And sooner or later you will have to accept working a few weekends, so you can leave Friday-Saturday...And be 1,000 miles away on Monday making your delivery.....
Waking up Monday with 1,000 miles under your belt is the way to go...
But then you are giving up weekends and home time....
Take me piece by piece..... Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
did you swing by harris bakery yet? trust me on this. mmmm
500 is a good day of driving. my longest solo trip was about 700 miles. the last 100 or so, my eyes were getting buggy...
25-35 mph UP a mountain/grade and 65ish on the way down. Governed trucks are lovely beasts. Did see some cool veiws at the top of Fancy Gap. Just lovely.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
ahh, the joys of trucking. Started off by sleeping at a receiver. Ended my first 7 days by sleeping at a shipper. Ran out of available time, although I have only driven for about an hour totaling 20 miles today!!!!!! Gotta love the feds and their regs. had hoped to get at least 90 miles up the road. oh well. nothing like a fresh start in the morning!!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
ahh, the joys of trucking. Started off by sleeping at a receiver. Ended my first 7 days by sleeping at a shipper. Ran out of available time, although I have only driven for about an hour totaling 20 miles today!!!!!! Gotta love the feds and their regs. had hoped to get at least 90 miles up the road. oh well. nothing like a fresh start in the morning!!!
log all that time as sleeper birth. sure you weren't sleeping but you can drive 11 hrs now. see how bad this reads in regards to safety?
ahh, the joys of trucking. Started off by sleeping at a receiver. Ended my first 7 days by sleeping at a shipper. Ran out of available time, although I have only driven for about an hour totaling 20 miles today!!!!!! Gotta love the feds and their regs. had hoped to get at least 90 miles up the road. oh well. nothing like a fresh start in the morning!!!
log all that time as sleeper birth. sure you weren't sleeping but you can drive 11 hrs now. see how bad this reads in regards to safety?
Elogs Chad. NO WAY around it. I sit. Can edit any other time BUT driving time.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
500 a day...
5 days a week...
Is the only way to make any kind if decent money.....
And its the only way to justify spending 24 hours a day away from home in that silly truck....hehehe
At least in my eyes....
And sooner or later you will have to accept working a few weekends, so you can leave Friday-Saturday...And be 1,000 miles away on Monday making your delivery.....
Waking up Monday with 1,000 miles under your belt is the way to go...
But then you are giving up weekends and home time....
500 miles a day is minimally expected out of drivers who are blind, deaf, and high on heroin. i would bet that if i only drove 500 miles a day back when i drove that i'd be at the loading/unloading dock still...
and you're right though. if a driver cant go 500 miles before falling apart
he/she has problems.
i liked 6-7 hundred per day when traveling far out there. 60 -65 mph x 11 - 16 hrs or longer... 800 miles quite often. these are reasons i burnt myself out. i was always doin 800 miles or further between deep sleeps. cat naps are the bomb. a good 2 or 3 hour nap, run all night.
left iowa this one time, found myself in montana before stopping. slept 5 hrs or less, back at it. they called me dumby tired on big wheels. 500 miles is a warm up. beings we or me alone, went from washington state to miami and back once a week. that's what 3,500 - 3,800 miles oneway? 7,000-7600 miles weekly when team driving. that was nice andfast and tiring and awesome and bad and dumb and and andand...and
ahh, the joys of trucking. Started off by sleeping at a receiver. Ended my first 7 days by sleeping at a shipper. Ran out of available time, although I have only driven for about an hour totaling 20 miles today!!!!!! Gotta love the feds and their regs. had hoped to get at least 90 miles up the road. oh well. nothing like a fresh start in the morning!!!
log all that time as sleeper birth. sure you weren't sleeping but you can drive 11 hrs now. see how bad this reads in regards to safety?
Elogs Chad. NO WAY around it. I sit. Can edit any other time BUT driving time.
you fancy drivers today...why i oughta... crap ohlaw
not all companies have Elogs. so you have that flashing in cab bypass thingy the DOT has in your truck?
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That's great, Mickey.
Now put your toys away. It's time for your bath.
For a noob like me , the gps is an asset. It has fuel onlyy stops or street level(absolute turn by turn or what they call SNI directions. I guess that one (sni) is co. drivers have found efficient routes that Qcomm system hadnt thought of. I havent asked for that routing yet(sni)
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
After you show up late for a few deliveries....
And the assholes make you wait 24 HRs. before they unload you.....
You will realize it just makes more sense to show up 8-12 Hrs. early and sleep in their lot.....
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Where was the place by Midway?? Street names?? Business name??
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Mickey...
You will figure those out in no time...
Its all common sense...
You have the same 53 foot trailer...
You have the same truck...meaning the same turning radius .......
You just set your truck up the same way...every time....
With the same distance(once you figure out the turning radius).....
Try to set up the same angle every time....
And you cant help but hit the dock every time( or get really damn close)....
You will see...
Over some time....
Its no big deal...
Ya just need a little practice...
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
if you like cinnamon rolls...
check out this place in savanah
http://www.harrisbakingco.com/
102 E. Liberty Street
it's downtownish and may not be condusive to big rigs tho.
Hows the truck stop food treating you???
hehehehehe
I was fucking THRILLED to see Schneider FINALLY got you some real miles this week!!!!!
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
So far its been only I meal at a TS restaurant. Other wise its been fast food or sandwiches I brought the makings for. Last night was a first. About 15 min after I pull into this TS(sm one. did a blind side 45!!) I was approached by not one but TWO lizards. Think they were working from a van that was taking up semi parking on the back row. I understand , people gotta eat , but man thats no way to make a living or feed a habit. so debasing. Anyway , I get this tap tap at 5 am. WTF? Has something happened? No, lizard#1 wants to use my CB. THATS fucking rude. Wake a dude up to ask FOR a favor?
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
When do you deliver to Georgia? Today? Tomorrow?
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Be safe...
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Yesterday was a 500ml driving run. For me that was pushing it. I should think around 375 -425 is just about right, at least til I get some more experience and a routine for myself down. Currently waiting for the info on th enext load that SHOULD be routing me toward home. We'll see.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Dont even let them start fucking with you as far as home time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
500 is a good day of driving. my longest solo trip was about 700 miles. the last 100 or so, my eyes were getting buggy...
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
5 days a week...
Is the only way to make any kind if decent money.....
And its the only way to justify spending 24 hours a day away from home in that silly truck....hehehe
At least in my eyes....
And sooner or later you will have to accept working a few weekends, so you can leave Friday-Saturday...And be 1,000 miles away on Monday making your delivery.....
Waking up Monday with 1,000 miles under your belt is the way to go...
But then you are giving up weekends and home time....
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
and you're right though. if a driver cant go 500 miles before falling apart
he/she has problems.
i liked 6-7 hundred per day when traveling far out there. 60 -65 mph x 11 - 16 hrs or longer... 800 miles quite often. these are reasons i burnt myself out. i was always doin 800 miles or further between deep sleeps. cat naps are the bomb. a good 2 or 3 hour nap, run all night.
left iowa this one time, found myself in montana before stopping. slept 5 hrs or less, back at it. they called me dumby tired on big wheels. 500 miles is a warm up. beings we or me alone, went from washington state to miami and back once a week. that's what 3,500 - 3,800 miles oneway? 7,000-7600 miles weekly when team driving. that was nice andfast and tiring and awesome and bad and dumb and and andand...and
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
not all companies have Elogs. so you have that flashing in cab bypass thingy the DOT has in your truck?
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce