Wright Transportation, Mobile, Al. The home I have been looking for...

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  1. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    Mmmm, sounds like sarcasm.
     
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  3. KD5AXG

    KD5AXG Papa Bear

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    The last time we were here, we had just gotten out of I 95 traffic and we were out of hours. Today, we are minutes from our delivery. And we are wasting time, and early. A stark difference, to say the least. I 95 and I don't get along.
     
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    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    I feel your pain. Haven't been over that far in years. Don't ever want to go back.
     
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    KD5AXG Papa Bear

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    :biggrin_2551:
    We made it down I 95 from Baltimore, around DC and through Richmond, without any slowdowns!! I'm still in shock.:biggrin_2556:

    We stopped at the Love's in South Hill, Va for a shower. Then fuel and Tire Pass in the morning at PTI. I REALLY like that Tire Pass. Really helps an old crip like me. Even if it wasn't company paid, I'd pay for it out of my pocket.:hello1:

    I really need to find a good CB shop. My fancy Cobra is acting up.:banghead:

    Any ways. I'll sit back and play "dodge the storms". Safe miles. And peace. :cya:
     
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    bigred81 Medium Load Member

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    You were on my hiway and didn't wave? Lol
    If you went over the Wilson Bridge, I was on the opposite side of the beltway most likely. Good to hear any trucker got through here without issues.
     
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    KD5AXG Papa Bear

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    We took the west loop. Luckily, I don't get over here that often.
     
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    That is the Legion Bridge, the back ups in that area can be horrendous.
     
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    KD5AXG Papa Bear

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    I'm highly, but pleasantly surprised how we were able to get from Baltimore, thru Hell's corridor yesterday. Then through Charlotte and Atlanta today without any major delays. In fact, as we sit right now, we got 701.7 miles with 12 min left on our 11. I am dumbfounded, to say the least. If we weren't in Alabama, I'd buy a lotto ticket.
     
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    KD5AXG Papa Bear

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    After a failed early delivery attempt, our dispatcher told us to bring our load to the yard and take another load to Wisconcin.

    Wright is keeping us moving for sure. I have a short list of downsides:
    The wife's seat is static. Makes for a rough ride. (We are working to resolve this.)

    We get pulled into ckicken coupes. Alot. I learned today that there are only 8 or so of us who havea CSA score of 0. The majority of drivers are...let's say, are well above 0 on their scores. Plus, Wright is "rebuilding" from almost being shut down due to poor judgement outlaw drivers habits. Needless to say, this explains why I've been treated so well. I still have yet to meet a fellow driver that has a unkind word about Wright.

    And, the patio doesn't gather whiners, nor is it occupied for long.

    I'm having a good time so far. We are camping at the Tenneseean just south of Nashville.

    Night all.
     
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  11. mitrucker

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    That's a nice little stop. Restaurant is really good too and reasonably priced.
     
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