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

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  1. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    Ya, trust but verify... LOL
     
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  3. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    Hearing the 70s porn soundtrack in my head.
     
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    Does anyone have an idea of hometime and miles to expect on the Ne regional?
     
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    Running the ne regional miles could vary due to traffic 2000-2400 but the extra .10 helps a lot. I was ne living in Richmond using up then right back down by the house every other night. Depending on what time u arrive back from last load you could have Friday-Saturday off ready to leave out on Sunday after for your Monday morning appointment. Other times u might arrive Friday night only for reset or make it back in Thursday after ready to depart on Sunday. It really wasn't necessarily requested time off unless u need a whole Sunday off gotta depart richmond for Monday. Usually ne dedicated driver return back to Richmond.
     
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  7. JohnBoy

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    Dropped our empty in Forrest City last night then bobtailed to the WM yard and got our Reno load. I have to give a heartfelt shout out to my FM Kimberley. She knew the tight schedule we were on and made sure a local driver went to Byhalia and picked up our load for us. Those 2 hours it saved us really made a difference on our delivery schedule in Reno. Again, I have no issue with emptying out at 1pm on a Friday. I take over in Tucumcari about 11am.

    My trainee over here and I were talking, we both agree, we are overwhelmed with the amount of miles we are driving since last Wednesday.
     
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    Jealous, I am.
     
  9. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    Paid Miles: ~3,600 (1,800/week)

    But I came out late after being off for a few days for the July 4th Holiday and one bigger load to Baltimore won't hit until next pay period.

    Ebbs n Flows... Ebbs n Flows... Stay Safe
     
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  10. JohnBoy

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    Welcome to the blog. I'm going to address the NYC subject you are questioning. I'm not going to tell you anything you haven't read or asked. I will tell you this, I am a purebred, born and raised New Yorker, one that grew up in the families produce business in Hunts Point Market. My driving in the 5 boroughs in a big truck started out in LTL. What you need to do, and as a trainer here, is to go with me, I have been given countless trainees to bring to the city. Depending on your training, and my schedule, I will offer to you, and if you want, will tell Kimberley that I will finish your training with you in NY. Right now, the only advice I can give you is this, don't sweat the small stuff. Ask questions yes, but don't get worked up over something that I can walk you through.
     
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  11. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    But they drive nights and don't put limitations on themselves... It does make a difference.

    Not being snarky... Just pointing it out.

    Hoping you are enjoying a few beers and time in the pool... Oh wait... That's tomorrow right?

    Hoping to be heading home here soon myself.
    I get to help my oldest move for Grad School.
    She's off to Georgia Southern... Fun, fun, fun...

    Stay Safe
     
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