Hopper, Dump O/O's & Drivers
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by wheathauler, May 31, 2009.
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Well, finished the transfer job I was on. Hauled 32 loads in past three days... I'm a little sore but not too bad.
Dang cold here today. Low 40's with drizzle and a very strong north wind. -
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I got an email yesterday asking me if I'd be ready to hit the road on Monday..... and I replied with a big fat no. Considering I'll have been out 3 weeks and 4 days by the time I actually get home tomorrow, and then have to tend to everything that's been piling up while I've been gone. (IFTA, taxes, honey-do's, truck maintenance, and setting the trailer up)
Technically, you could say that I got stranded in CO by a lack of freight - but then again - it depends on what amount of deadhead you call stranded. I decided to deadhead through to the house just to get there, from CO to GA, via NE and OK Expensive, but I'm getting used to not making anything right now - just trying to get set up for paying work.
On the plus side, I want to thank Kansas for making good on that steak dinner offer - it was a great steak! The tour of the local trailer yards helped alot, and gave me some ideas on setting one up. There are more hoppers in that area of Wichita than there are in some states! I'm always glad to meet good people, and he's at the top of that list.
I picked up the trailer this morning, basically exchanged a check for a receipt, hooked up to it and looked it over. I've gotten used to the "flake factor" when dealing with equipment - most of the time it's probably on the customer side, but I don't play games. If I say I'll be there to pick it up, and will pay "x" amount for it - that's the deal. Even though there were some "glitches" in the condition, I made good on my blind bid.
The welder was coming out this afternoon to weld the bows and the gearbox hanger, and I couldn't wait around - they had a month and I have to get home. The doors were open when I got there, and they're working for now, I'll go over them once I get it to the house. The ride is alot smoother than the standard Wilson I was pulling before, but it drifts to the opposite (left) side! Must be the age of the trailers (both 99's), and/or my luck! They also replaced alot of the lights on it recently, and I noticed a brand new set of brake shoes in one of the drums this morning. If I have to buy a couple bows, that's what I'll do - good to have my own equipment for a change.
On another note, Kansas pulled the trailer I just picked up until about 3 months ago - talk about a small world!! Glad to know it was in good hands there for awhile, and someone had a history on it. It is a solid trailer, just needs some "polishing" for OTR work.RW. Thanks this. -
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