Andrew's Trucking Journey Continues

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  1. atruckr

    atruckr Road Train Member

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    I saw your truck in the yard after that. That sucked they fired you. I heard they fired the driver .. I don't understand why, wind is an unpredictable thing.
     
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  3. atruckr

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    Picking up Mulch in Sacramento CA area. We obviously don't just haul furniture. Just encase anyone was wondering ;)

    It's been back to normal for the last few weeks ever sense I came back over to ADS from Ashley's PNW side. Much better :D

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    I recently had a hunch that it was time to inspect my steer tires more closely.

    Initially, they appeared to be in good condition as always. However, upon closer examination, I noticed something alarming.

    Although it may not be very noticeable in the photo, there are visible cable threads protruding from the tire in reality. o_O

    One small spot can trash the entire tire.

    I promptly had them replaced during our latest inspection protocol.

    We are now required to undergo an inspection every time we return with an MT trailer.

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    Truck on!
     
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    Keep an eye on those tires from now on. The new ones will wear the same way
     
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    I hear ya! I'm writing it up for an alignment when I get back. Hopefully that will help some.
     
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    Probably because they didn’t want a lawsuit from me. I never done anything wrong before that. What i don’t understand is why they didn’t fire the dispatchers too for forcing me to go
    That way…. I was only doing my job they wanting me to do!!
     
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  8. atruckr

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    Lately I been working longer hours each week, getting home for a 34 reset and back out again... :eek:. Not complaining tho. I can use the extra mulah!

    Currently I'm still out here finishing up my deadhead back from Lathrop.

    I will get home sometime today and back out on Tuesday.

    I guess we are getting busy again, finally..
     
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    Back to work after 5 days off. Chillen like a villain in Southern California getting loaded. :D Ain't no rest for the wicked, money don't grow on tree's o_O 20240507_085826.jpg
     
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    I would also have the front shocks replaced
     
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    I still talk to a friend of mine who works for Ashley in Pa from what he’s saying it’s not looking good said they let go of a bunch of warehouse workers so now loads aren’t getting out on time
     
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