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First california run?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ann2009, Nov 21, 2009.

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  1. Nov 22, 2009 #21
    ann2009

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    thank you all for the info,I will let you know how it turns out.
     
    ann2009, Nov 22, 2009
    ann2009, Nov 22, 2009
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  3. Nov 23, 2009 #22
    ann2009

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    ok well we are in california and deliver tomorrow so I will let you know how it goes.Thank you for all the info and tips you all gave us.
     
    ann2009, Nov 23, 2009
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  4. Nov 24, 2009 #23
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Well, which way did you go? Isn't Barstow a beautiful place? Did you get to visit the world famous Bruce's truckstop east of Bakersfield?
     
    Allow Me., Nov 24, 2009
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  5. Nov 25, 2009 #24
    ann2009

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    scenery was beautiful,I got to go on a 15% grade mountain in middletown and OMG....Other then that all has been well,now just waiting for our load out.We should be heading out today.Had a deer run into the truck on 29 going up mountain...
     
    ann2009, Nov 25, 2009
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    Texas-Nana Thanks this.
  7. Nov 26, 2009 #25
    Boardhauler

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    WTH did you deliver in Middletown? I wish I'd caught this earlier, I would have told you eat at the Cowpoke Cafe while you were there.

    You didn't get a trip up to the geothermal area, did you?

    If you were on a 15% grade on 29 you were probably coming over from Calistoga , which is illegal if you are over 65 ft.
     
    Boardhauler, Nov 26, 2009
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  8. Nov 29, 2009 #26
    Road Deacon

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    Chk your map! Vegas to Barstow (58 to hwy99 north. I would take 120 to I-5 to the bay area and on to your stop. Do not,,I repeat, do not stop overnight anywhere in the bay area! I just moved from Calif. to Az. and I know from experience to not stop at night anywhere in the East Bay. If you must layover,do it south of San Jose or north of San Rafael. I've lived and worked in calif. up and down the state most of my life. The guys are correct about the speeds and the lanes. Once your north of the bay area, scales are not a problem. Enjoy your trip.
     
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    Road Deacon, Nov 29, 2009
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  9. Nov 29, 2009 #27
    Powder Joints

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    I deliver drilling supplements into the Geo-thermal well site regular. Not really a problem unless the road is wet. Beautiful Area.
     
    Powder Joints, Nov 29, 2009
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  10. Nov 30, 2009 #28
    Boardhauler

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    Which area? Do you get up Socrates Mine Road? I hauled dirt up there in the early 80's. I still live in Mendo. Co.
     
    Boardhauler, Nov 30, 2009
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  11. Dec 2, 2009 #29
    REDD

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    I just paid a similar citation with my name on it. Got busted on hwy 60. $212.00 was my fine plus a $10 convenience fee to pay it online!
     
    REDD, Dec 2, 2009
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  12. Dec 2, 2009 #30
    Dr. Venture

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    Stay away from Banning... That's my tip.
     
    Dr. Venture, Dec 2, 2009
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