A Year in Review

Thursday marks a year my authority was granted. I had a high stress job and wanted out, and this was the best means possible given my background. And before anyone questions, I had 0-zilch-no idea about rates or even the actual truck driving side of the business. Clueless was I.

But, I bought this ole Jimmy from a farm auction in Chester, NE. Did a bit of fixing, bought a trailer, and went to work.

The Jimmy lasted until late January when it had a major issue in Idaho. Got it back home and reevaluated. Time for another truck.

Bought the 98 T600 in Virginia, and besides a transmission swap in the old Ruby Tuesday parking lot 9 days into running it, it been a gem.

Here's a few pics of the journey.

A bit of frame repair under the fifth wheel.



My first load, and first time pulling a loaded trailer (Big trailer). Load of fancy rock to Taos, NM

 

Enjoying a cold beer and a bit of work in a wide spot along the Arkansas on the way to Montrose.


A bit of fishing on the New River in VA. Waiting for Monday to deliver.



Enjoying a lot of Wyoming between Kemmerer and Casper waiting for another Moday unload.

 

Delivering a steel building in Gold Beach, OR right on Hwy 101.


Sitting on the coast of California with a load of mulch headed for MI.


Load of rock headed for a fancy house. Lizard Head Pass


Late September headed for a buddies place to watch some Razorback football. Between Angel Fire and Red River, NM.

 

Another load of rock to a multi million dollar home way up on a hill in Jackson, WY.


And my first chain up. Fourth of July and Lookout passes.


And the 11.1 bangin out boost pulling out of the Columbia River WB headed for Seattle. Maybe had something to do with later pics.

 

Enjoying some frozen water along I-90 east of Bozeman. Unloaded at -24*F (and rolled up tarps). Made it about 50 miles before starting to lose air pressure.


A beautiful December unload south of Bayfield, CO.


And Brutus on point of an Arkansas covey of quail.

 

Paying a debt I earned pushing the 30 year old 11.1 a wee bit much.


Hiking the Ozark Highlands Trail with my older brother.


The new truck


Delivering an 8000lb container from Oregon to Miami International.


Just enjoying some Utah and Arizona


Washington

South Dakota

 

Enjoying some Maine two weeks ago


And New Mexico last week


And why we do it. To enjoy some time at home


That's all folks