This will go down on my permanent record...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by otterinthewater, Jul 9, 2021.

  1. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    Sorry for the late reply. Parking in SB is tough. PM me and I’ll give you some options.
     
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  3. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    WoW, so the otter is alive!
    What is the latest and greatest stories from the road and life?
    How is the family?
     
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  4. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    Life is good. I’ve got a good lane, and people I like working with, hopefully it lasts awhile longer. I’m still happy with landstar. Just earned another safety award. That makes (3) in a row.

    My wife and son are great, happy, healthy, and a joy for me.
    Lots of funny road stories. Lots of snow this year. Lots of days of chaining.

    I bought a Lavazza espresso machine for my truck. I’ll post more on that when I get some decent cell service.

    Been looking at new (or new to me) Volvo 860’s. I just broke 700k on my Freightliner. My truck has been steady with only the usual repairs.

    Other than being fat as $&@# life is good. LOL
     
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  5. Rahat

    Rahat Light Load Member

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    I bet it has 1000 mg sodium. Please stay away from those things. Make a smoothie of two eggs, banana, strawberry, spinach, kayle, carrots, milk, almonds and call it the day
     
  6. Opus

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  7. Chinatown

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    @otterinthewater - I thought you moved to Florida. Anyway, congratulations for a successful trucking career.
     
  8. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Always good to hear that things are right with the world. Think positive and be grateful for your successes.

    Snow pack across the mountains is actually a good thing. Drinking water for the future. I’ll take what we can get. Would like to complain about all the snow and the problems with extreme temperatures. Has caused a few problems with equipment. Nothing that can’t be quickly corrected, plus lots of anti gel.

    700k is good lifespan. Should be able to get another 150k before things start needing a serious look.
    The Volvo is a nice truck. They eat steer tires from what people say. Wouldn’t be in a big hurry to get into something, starting to see the secondary market coming down in price. May find a good deals soon.
     
  9. Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    He is getting older but not that old
     
  10. Chinatown

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    I read somewhere he built a new home in Tampa area and is "keeping on trucking." Maybe I should lay off the oregano flakes and rolling papers.
    [​IMG]
     
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  11. insipidtoast

    insipidtoast Heavy Load Member

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    Didn't you hear? FMCSA just approved random drug-tests for former truck drivers as a condition for receiving Social Security retirement benefits.
     
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