Hate I missed you.... actually left out for Colorado Tuesday afternoon. Sorry
Not stuck in it, but in the true sense of lunacy, I am chasing it into NC.
I deliver from Colorado to Lumberton, NC Monday morning. Sorta watching what happens witht he weather. Right now I am shut down in Salina KS and will headed back out early early tomorrow morning. I am thinking I am going to run down the Mississippi river and punch out under the storm and then head east through Atlanta. Rainy yes, but Otis does well in the rain. Then I'll just pop up into Lumberton from the south.
Piece of cake.
And here is a pic of the offramp in Salina where I stopped tonight. I wasnt quite sure the truck in front of me was going to get stopped, so I pulled out the camera in anticipation of an "action shot".
Snowy ARF!
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I will be heading out with a paint load for Holland Mi on Monday. Eventually we will cross paths. Be safe. -
Stay safe, SD!
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ScooterDawg I just read through all 11 pages and I've got to say you've got one of, if not the best the best attitudes of any driver I've ever seen. I like to think I keep positive about the current economic conditions, but there are still times where I worry and become negative, but I've found myself with a good company that I can call home, and look forward to better things to come in the future. I'd like to think that if there were more of us like you and I out here, the roads would be a lot friendlier place, and full of drivers willing to pass along their years of knowledge, other than just the typical BS that gets spread around on a daily basis. Keep up the positive and inspiring posts, and good luck with the next trainee you get whenever that may be, he or she should be lucky to get paired up with someone as positive as you, I think a positive experience from the get go when you become a new driver will go a long way in the future.
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Hey scooter, did you go to jcc for your training? Orientation is tomm and start school first of march. Any good nc comps you could recommend for a newbie?
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Here is my gimmick. I LOVE driving. I wish that I had started sooner. That is lost time that I could never regain, but I am making the best of what time I have left to do it in. I could not possibly have asked for a better trainer.... I could not have possibly asked for better friends that I have made along the way..... Mostly Duke (my trainer) and Bubba. The two of them have provided for some great "cellular companionship" along the way. Frankly, Bubba has become a close, personal friend that I could not possibly dreamed of.
It's all about how you approach what you do. Do I get tired? Sure. Do I get frustrated? Absolutely. Do I have "bad moments"? No doubt. But am I getting miles? Yep. Do I get a paycheck every week? Uh huh. Am I sleeping in a cardboard box? Nope. Are my bills getting paid? Oh yeah. You know what? There are a lot of drivers out there that can not answer those questions the same way.
I'm a lucky guy.......
Unfortunately, there stands a fairly good chance that you are going to have to climb in bed with one of the "starter companies" out there once you graduate. But you know what? That is really not a bad thing, depending on your trainer.
Here's the deal Frawg..... You are going to have to pay your dues. There is nothing wrong with getting your feet wet with a starter company. No matter what anyone says, or no matter how many drivers look down their noses at you.... they started somewhere too. The sadness of the whole thing is that most of them forget what hurdles they had to overcome to be where they are today.
You are doing what you want to do. I say.... Good For You!!!! Pay no mind to those who try to "tear you down". Here are two things to keep in mind. First.... you are attending one of the best schools out there. When you graduate, you have bragging rights. Secondly.... you graduate and have trouble finding a place to call home, let me know..... I'll jump in there with ya. Right now.... concentrate on your education. Start thinking about what you want to do (Reefer, Flatbed, Dry Van). You will not be able to or even be considered for specialty hauling so, like I said, pay your dues. The good stuff will come later.
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Gracious!!!!
For those of you who think that winter weather is a joke..... I defy you to drive I-55 in Arkansas between Missouri and Memphis. I went through there on Saturday afternoon and man I am here to tell you, that was, hands down, some of the worst road conditions I have EVER SEEN.
Basically, the roads were untouched and the ice had hardened in the hammer lane as well as the granny lane. There was a vehicle breakdown that inadvertantly caused an 18-20 mile back-up. All said and done, it took me 4 hours to drive 86 miles. Also, there is a picture that Duke sent me (he was there during the daylight) of a truck that "didn't make it" posted below.
All in all, drove from Mt Airy to Greeley, CO, then back to Lumberton, NC.
Piece of cake (yeah, right). For what it is worth, I am "quite connected" in the cab of the truck with internet, radar, and listening to others on the CB. I was able to dodge a lot of REALLY BAD WEATHER because I watched the radar and listened (including Road Dog).
Use your brains. Use Technology. Use good COMMON SENSE.
It will blow your mind how much more efficient you will become. Especially when it comes to inclement weather....
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Amen to common sense. Stay safe and drive carefully!
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Well at least I got the koodos for the photo!!! LOL! Scooter is right. That was the worst possible ride for anyone. Nobody was in complete control. Everybody was slipping and sliding! I was going to meet Scooter about midway (he was coming south and I north) We found that the off ramps were even worse then the highway. We feared if we could get off we would never get back on. WHAT A RIDE HUH Scooter? Glad we both made it and no digs (just a lot of dingdongs in the left lane).
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I am seriously thinking about sending some information to the Governor and DOT Administrator in Arkansas about the joys and benefits of salt and plowing roads during winter weather scenarios..... "Hey Mike Beebe!!!! Did you not think that it might be a good idea to do ANYTHING?!?!?!!?"
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