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  1. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Hahaha. Yep, just full truck stops and more cars.
     
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  3. Edjahman

    Edjahman Medium Load Member

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    I learned to drive trucks up in the Northeast back in the 90's and I don't particularly miss it. I get what you're saying though.
     
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  4. Edjahman

    Edjahman Medium Load Member

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    Yeah I know all about the 81 corridor too.

    Beats the
    Has the parking situation gotten any better along the 81 corridor.
     
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  5. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Nope, it doesn't get better, you just get better at it. I've got lots of hiding places that aren't truck stops or rest areas. I always drive late in to the night by choice so hardly ever have a chance at a truck stop. I hate them anyway though.
     
  6. Edjahman

    Edjahman Medium Load Member

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    Yeah I understand that. I have all sorts of hiding spots in LA and the SF Bay area.

    Anyway. Take care. Ty for the information.

    I appreciate it.
     
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  7. Edjahman

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    I was looking at the truck to load ratios in various markets the other day and that's the entire reason I started this discussion.

    The ratios are really great in some of my most hated parts of the country and I was trying to decide if I should just suck it up and go to better markets even if I'm miserable.
     
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  8. Brettj3876

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    The further north you go on 81 it gets real skinny on parking. The Loves and TA in kirkwood ny are always packed by late afternoon early evening. I always get my fuel at the Liberty truck plaza across from the flying hook in Gibson Pa
     
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  9. Midwest Trucker

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    Yep, totally understand and is what I was saying in my post that each operator has to decide what’s important to them. I do this to make money, not for any other reason for the most part. For others that may be different. Sounds like you need to get your mind right and see opportunity vs dread.
     
  10. Midwest Trucker

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    I just paid over $15 per mile on 130 miles for a reefer. Load to truck over 100 to 1. Y’all stay warm though. lol
     
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    Protect from freezing? I’ve seen some pay stupid money for a last minute deal.
     
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