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The misadventures of a rookie tanker yanker

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Mortarmaggot, Jan 2, 2018.

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  1. Jun 13, 2018 #281
    Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    Running up to Harmony PA for a delivery in the morning. Will spend the night at the Pilot in Breezewood tonight. Just finishing my 30 at the 104 North of Richmond.

    Karn City is my next dispatch terminal.

    Big ugly is in the shop so I've got a loner truck. This thing is a mess. Will do a short system run and go back for Big Ugly on the next one.
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2018 #282
    spindrift

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    LOL...I just got a "new" truck. Had to pry the change out of the bottom of the cup holders with a screwdriver. Some people.
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2018 #283
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    Loading out to Jefferson City MO. On the scale getting loaded a couple of miles from our Karns City terminal. Looks like there's a little rain forecasted along the trip this weekend. Glad I had new wipers put on this truck.

    Plan on running north to I believe it's 80 and follow west and then head south onto, 76, 71, and finally 70. Memphis is my next dispatch terminal. If all works well, it'll be up towards Markham out of Memphis and then head towards the house. That's a nice system loop.
     
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  5. Jun 15, 2018 #284
    spindrift

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    Appears as though they keep you runnin'. I needed part of today and the weekend off to go back east with my wife for a planning session for our daughter's upcoming wedding. I was "rewarded" with a Thursday and Monday holiday as well. Apparently, that's the way the system works here.
     
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  7. Jun 15, 2018 #285
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    Yes, they do. I've only had the one slow week in May. Thought I might get a load up to Markham, but just before close of business, Erica shot me a sweet run up to RI.

    I'll pick up the new Tank Sunday and go get into position for a Monday morning load. It's always nice to start the week on a 1200 mile trip.

    I'll be in the Springfield terminal next Thursday after unloading. Believe I'll put in a hometime as I get near there. Of course, depending on hours, I may reset and see if I can catch a load of acid headed towards Hibbing MN. I'll discuss it with the family next week.
     
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  8. Jun 15, 2018 #286
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    I always hit her up for that RI load when I'm inbound to Memphis, it pays good and gets me home. If you've never delivered there it can be a bit tricky. The scale you need is on Mendon AVE, and the unloading pad is basically the sidewalk on Oakland Ave. Not sure if the TO says to scale or not, but you do. You also draw a sample at the scalehouse. It's an easy unload, usually in and out within 1.5 hours.
     
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  9. Jun 16, 2018 #287
    Mortarmaggot

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    Thanks. I believe I did this one during training last fall. Your description brought back the memory.
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2018 #288
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    Easy drop and then grab a dirty to haul to Memphis. Stopped at a Dennys to get some chow before spending the afternoon driving.

    Happy Father's Day all. Had a great chat with my oldest when he called me early in the morning.
     
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  11. Jun 17, 2018 #289
    Bill51

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    "Some people" understand that if they ain't spillin' coffee on the curves, they ain't goin' fast enuff.

    ;)
     
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  12. Jun 18, 2018 #290
    Mortarmaggot

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    Sitting in Brownsville TN. Product isn't ready and I'm now almost 1.5 hrs beyond appointment time. Showing up 30 minutes early feels like a waste, but it's better than being late. A long drive ahead of me and I sure wanted to get a big chunk done today.
     
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