South Texas vs West Texas.

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  1. teqntexas

    teqntexas Medium Load Member

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    so been running sand around south Texas for a while and just found out i'm being sent out west for the foreseeable future. just wondering what the huge differences are. South Texas as in, been all over Fowlerton/Tindle as well as to the north of Laredo. What i'm being told for west Texas is i will prob be loading in San Angelo for the most part. From what my boss says the pay should be a little better, 300 avg length of hauls after loading vs 100-150. ( pay = 25% of load) any tips would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    Ain't much to do in San Angelo near the truck stops.

    Bring entertainment.
     
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  4. teqntexas

    teqntexas Medium Load Member

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    loaded up the kindle with movies and packed a few books. kinda hoping won't be able to use either though. lmao, but planning on it. thanks.
     
  5. Arky

    Arky Heavy Load Member

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    Depending on where you're running, showers may be hard to come by. None of the truckstops around San Angelo have showers...from what I saw. It's been a little over a year since I was down there though. If you're running 300 miles loaded, should be passing something though.
     
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  6. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I heard the South shall secede. You might have to fight your brother.
     
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  7. albert2

    albert2 Light Load Member

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    I also live just northwest of Ft. Worth, but run west Texas. Really doubtful about the 300 loaded mile part. Would you care to mention who you are with? I do run some out-of-state loads but most in that area are far less than 300.
     
  8. Mad Frenchman

    Mad Frenchman Light Load Member

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    truck stop with shower I know around here is in Big Lake - the Pilot... aaaand that's it.

    oh wait no, the Fuel Source in Mertzon is supposed to have some as well
     
  9. cmbks21

    cmbks21 Medium Load Member

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    Last time i was at the fuel source, the shower is in a trailer behind the store
     
  10. albert2

    albert2 Light Load Member

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    Speaking of sand to west texas, just left Brady and came home after two days sitting. Shell fuel stop parking lot jammed up, up and down the highway jammed up, Stripes jammed up. trucks stacked everywhere. Some 1845's been there 4 days. maybe it will break loose soon. Can not recommend shower at the Shell, the walls are slimy.
     
  11. tc906

    tc906 Bobtail Member

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    Ive been running south texas since august. Now im out in west texas...phone signals are really bad. If you have
    AT&T you should be good. I have Verizon and had to invest in a cell phone booster. Just something to think about.
     
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