If your friend has no skin in the game, other than just his next paycheck, then he doesn’t stand to lose any skin if he decides to walk away....
Well as some of you may recall, I started a pilot car service last year for my son, he wanted to escort on my loads. No problem, then the work we...
But @TripleSix some of those pilots are out here on permanent paid vacation. They need to know if they are going to be stuck sitting around all...
It’s my understanding, as told to me by Globe representatives, that Globe engineers use to work for TrailKing. You see some similarities between...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] 2018 XL 40 Ton Extendable, 29’ 7” closed, 49’ 7” open, 10’ full front deck, fully covered rear deck(s) other than the opening...
An update on putting my son to work as a pilot car operator. He’s been at it a few months now, Ran with my loads to start & will be primary on my...
It’s amazing how greenbacks can make a bridge stronger, isn’t it?
My take on this situation is this, spatial awareness. Every good truck driver has it. Those that don’t generally make a career being hood...
[ATTACH] Looks just like the factory setup on mine.
Hopefully they get out of it without too much added hassle from the cops. One of those times you wish you had a couple dozen spare donuts in the...
First words out of my mouth when I saw the picture, “why didn’t he wrong way it”? Second words were, “he’s pretty well screwed & probably about...
Didn’t think it was you. But you are correct about questioning one’s own wattage sometimes. We’ve all had those days, fortunately we escape...
Not sure, but am figuring both is a distinct possibility.
Figured I’d give them a chance before the peanut gallery showed up.
[ATTACH] I-45 south of Huntsville this afternoon. Sure hope it’s not anybody in here.
I forget the model number of the ones I have mounted on either side of my sleeper on the fairings, but they are made by this company & are very...
Personally, I prefer doing more regional work. Think TX, OK & NM primarily, with some LA thrown in the mix. I also prefer the loads that require...
These oilfield roads would tear those trailers up, they are stout, just not really designed for what passes for a road out here. I often wonder...
Requirements & schooling for being a pilot/escort? There are some companies that will hire & train for it, be it a pilot car company or an OSOW...
Working with a pilot I’ve never used before on this run. Touring old Route 66 between Tulsa & Okie City. So far not bad, she’s not over talkative...
