Originally Posted by kurbski

Hey Rob enjoy your trip with your family. Not sure if you have one, but I picked up a book on amazon for 10 bucks called the "next exit 2010". Tons of great info in there.
Have a great weekend.

I have one of those that I am going to give to my Dad for Fathers day. I will drive while he mans the book and tells me where to stop....Just like a dispatcher.

6/11

Just got the call from dispatch. I was counting on a dedicated out and back run for next week. I couldn't have gotten a better one money wise. I load in Hopewell Va Monday at noon, run that load to Houston delivering Wednesday and come back to High Point by Friday. 2600 miles that should gross over $1000 depending on load/unload time. With a vacation scheduled I was expecting a short week but this one should hit pretty close to my average for the year.

Do you know how far Superior will hire out from their terminals? I live in Columbus, OH and was wondering if that's too far out from Cincinatti for them. Also, do you know what the training entails for an experienced driver? I have four years pulling mostly meat and produce but never a tanker. Thanks for the help!

Originally Posted by jking132

Do you know how far Superior will hire out from their terminals? I live in Columbus, OH and was wondering if that's too far out from Cincinatti for them.Also, do you know what the training entails for an experienced driver? I have four years pulling mostly meat and produce but never a tanker. Thanks for the help!

Best way to find out is to give the Cincy TM a call. The training will probably only be a couple of weeks to learn the paperwork and operation of the tanks on air and pump unloads. I am thinking 120 miles is the max. That terminal is in N Cincy close to I-71 so that should help you. Good luck

Originally Posted by wsyrob

If you are dispatched out of High Point ask Scott if he has any West Coast snot loads and get in on that good back haul from Sacramento.

I tried asking, he said there was note on me that said driver is regional, to be routed back to home terminal. I suspect since we only have two guys doing this dry bulk he doesn't want me to get too far. Those guys in Greensboro & Charlotte terminals are super friendly, I love going by there.

Kinda sucks you ended up driving during your vacation too.

Originally Posted by MoneyCat

I tried asking, he said there was note on me that said driver is regional, to be routed back to home terminal. I suspect since we only have two guys doing this dry bulk he doesn't want me to get too far. Those guys in Greensboro & Charlotte terminals are super friendly, I love going by there.

Kinda sucks you ended up driving during your vacation too.

The vacation has been great. I have driven 2500 miles since Sat 6/19 in an RV with my son shotgun and my dad in the captains chair. Spent the day at the Grand Canyon yesterday and tonight we are camped in Taos NM.

Originally Posted by jking132

Any of you guys work out of the Cincinnati terminal? I spoke with the TM; I'm hoping to get on with them within the next month and was looking for feedback if that's a good terminal to work out of. Thanks.

Its one of my favorites to get sent to out in the system. I am not sure how they are as a home terminal but the folks there are professional and I have always gotten in and out fast. They also seem less likely to hit the gate at 5 PM on the dot.