Abilene Motor Express....A New Place To Call Home

You should've stopped at the Valero truck stop. I hear the food is decent there. Haven't had the chance to eat there, but I stop there a lot.

 

hammer down

 

I can only run on recap hours for so long before I just hit a wall and start dragging ### every morning. I usually do it long enough just to get back to California for a reset with my other half.

As you know, it works out like that every single time because everything works out perfectly and always goes to plan in the trucking world.

 

sounds good

 

hey john, can you do me a favor? id like it if you and everyone else on this thread would take a few mins and chk out my thread on the new rules and regs plz. it could be beneficial for all of us drivers. a lot of people like and listen to you. thanx johnboy.

 

John Boy, Its been interesting following you over the last couple of years. I like you attitude and work ethic. Abilene sounds like an interesting and busy place. Miles, no BS, good equipment and communication.
However I checked the DOT Safety page and was a bit taken aback:
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68.5%​

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44%​

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78.5%​

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0%​

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15.5%​

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What's up with the high numbers in unsafe driving and driver fitness. I'm surprised that management would let those numbers get that high. Please don't take this as a knock against the company...just somewhat perplexed is all.
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