Equipment Storage

Looked like it was on the add line..... some old timers like to run it right there. Like 1 gallon down........

I prefer right on the full line myself

 

Some engines will get rid of some oil until it gets to its happy place and will stay there
I had a 3406B that would lose 3/4 gallon in the first 1000 miles after a change and then the next 1/4 gallon would take 11000 miles to the next change.
My 12.7 Detroit was happy at 1/2 gallon below full.
It will take a while to see if your engine will pick a level. Topping up 1 or 2 quarts twice a week may be a waste. Start at full and see if consumption changes before it gets to the add Mark.
This is not all engines but will be some and if you stop using 4 or 5 gallons between changes the shop will notice and you may move to a newer unit sooner.

 

Just about everything Western loads can be found on YouTube. Lookup a guy named Dale Clay from Maverick transportation. He does some good securement videos.

Atleast your getting started now while the weather is good, should get your tarping skills whipped into shape before the winter comes.

 

Neil Shane Otts from Maverick also has some good securement videos.

 

Lots of shingles... good first load. Pretty tough to mess that up.

 

Everyone was new at some point... just do your thing and do it right. You've got more than enough time to complete the trip, even if all you do today is load and go park.