THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE - DFO gets a truck and hops on Schneider's IC Choice Program

Good to know, thank you for all of the help

 

The handy truckstop guide is a big help...And moosc is just and old man lol he has to be sleep by 6p.m. I run different shifts all the time, it doesn't bother me one bit

 

Yes he does,. Moosc, like all sane and rational people, recognizes that the only proper way to do something is the way I, gentleroger, does it. For I am perfect in all ways (or at least that's what my Mom tells me).

Seriously though night running is fine for some people. Guys like moosc, atrucker, and I aren't cut out for it. I love running nights but I can't sleep during the day. I can nap, but that's it. After a few days stick a fork in me, I'm done.

As for he trailer hold button on the newer tractors it does NOT act Luke a trolley bar. Once you'be released the trailer breaks it does nothing. And IMO flipping the hold switch does nothing to help slide the tandems. If you're overpowering the spring breaks then something's wrong.

 

I can run at night but no benefits to it. As trail switch it puts more pressure on the brakes then what u can do with break peddle. If you have issues sliding tandems and call mant they tell you do that first.

 

Dfo, remember you are the captain of your ship. I dont like running in the snow, so i try not to book loads that are going that way. You have to stay in your comfort zone. I see guys who will run all over united states. I like to stay with in 500 mi from home. Thats my comfort zone, i try to run the same route. I think your doing fine.

 

Are guys checking the weather as you book your loads? FYI, winter storm watch for Ohio for tomorrow night. 6-10 inches. Looks to be I-70 and above for now.

 

I check for weather on every load, even in the summertime. Helps with trip planning.

 

Save your money and ask a company guy what the wash code is....that water they spray is not worth 10 bucks... have a good week off!!