Abilene Motor Express....A New Place To Call Home

Speaking of dumb things, did a super dumb thing today.

Was heading to Richmond down I-95. I knew there was a big traffic backup just ahead. And as I was slowing down, I saw an 18-wheeler hit the HOV lane.

Now, I know that I am not allowed in the HOV lane under normal circumstances. But I have driven down that HOV lane twice before when it had been opened to all traffic because of a road blockage.

But I hadn't really been paying attention to the HOV status signs, because normally they don't apply to me. So when I saw the other 18-wheeler cut in, I thought "Does this guy know something I don't? Are the lanes open to all traffic because of this traffic backup?" And I followed him in.

As it turns out, he didn't, and they weren't. And now I got a spiffy new ticket from the Virginia State Police for my troubles.

The super annoying thing was the two 18-wheelers in the HOV lane that passed me and the state trooper while he was writing out the ticket.

Fortunately, the trooper says that it's considered a non-moving violation and will not put points on my license or otherwise cause any agita to Abilene or their CSA scores. But I expect it to be at least a $400 fine.

 

Well I don't care what you call someone with 2 years experience. Noob, rookie, inexperienced, call people like me whatever you want. All I know is that $0.45 CPM is an absolute slap in the face for any driver with 2 or more years of experience in the year 2021.

And I don't say this because I have anything against the company (I only know about them because of this thread). If anything, I'de like to see Abilene AND all other trucking companies step up their games and pay a fair, respectable and livable wage that is congruent with how much experience a driver has.

And I'm sorry, but $0.45 CPM ain't it.

 

You sound a little hangry, wanna Snickers?

 

Worst week statistically here at Abilene.

Let me tell you,pulled up in the yard to take a shower,walked in and somebody blew crap,all over the back of the toilet,and onto the floor,and left it there.

That's your fellow driver here.

 

Effing animals

 

Bh in Jacksonville,than head up to SC,for a trailer going to Walmart in Mt,Crawford.

Really thinking this might be my last year out here.Might start looking for a local job the beginning of the year.

Nothing against Abilene,just think I'm ready for a new chapter,like to be home more.

 

My truck has been sold and Im getting a new freight shaker. Hope it don't have too many issues. Going to miss my table and benches in the volvo.