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Directions pay it foreward

Discussion in 'May Trucking' started by nobrand, Nov 25, 2011.

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  1. Nov 25, 2011 #1
    nobrand

    nobrand Light Load Member

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    I thought may be i would start this new thread and may be it would help me and others be able to ask for directions or give directions in hopes that it might make our lives a little easier on the road. Also just might help from taking that wrong turn. I call this thread play it foreward. So i guess i will be the first to ask,

    I will be on I-9O W HEADING TO SEATTLE i am suppose to get on I-5 south but looking at the map it shows alot of other roads that appears to me i need to take, any ides:biggrin_25510:
     
    nobrand, Nov 25, 2011
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  3. Nov 25, 2011 #2
    Horton72

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    Take exit 2B, on the exit look for the sign "Tacoma/Portland" that will take you south on I-5
     
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  4. Nov 25, 2011 #3
    AXE

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    I'm not with May but am in Washington a lot (home terminal is there). I'd take Hwy 18 (North Bend, Auburn exit) off of I-90 to I-5...avoid all the traffic and mess going through Seattle.
     
    AXE, Nov 25, 2011
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  5. Nov 25, 2011 #4
    Dozzer6

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    While Axe is right, 18 is the best way to avoid the Seattle traffic make sure you don't get to far off of the routing that they give you. If you get to far off they will notice and say something. Do your directions request for where you are headed in Seattle. It might tell you to get off of 90 before you get to 5. If not, I would suggest to stay in the good graces of the May Gods that you go 90 all the way so that they don't try and gig a newer driver. Just my two cents.

    Dozzer
     
    Dozzer6, Nov 25, 2011
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  7. Nov 25, 2011 #5
    Efon

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    Hey 18 is a good route if you ares headed into southern seattle area. That route will also take you right by our drop yard in auburn. Shared with a utility trailer facility.
     
    Efon, Nov 25, 2011
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  8. Nov 26, 2011 #6
    nobrand

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    thanks for the directions, i am actually going to be going on marginal way sw, not sure if it would be safe to get on 405 to the 5 then go to my exit 156
     
    nobrand, Nov 26, 2011
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  9. Nov 26, 2011 #7
    justawheelholderfornow

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    Keep in mind...if you break down, or God forbid, have an accident, OFF ROUTE, good luck in explaining that one...
    STAY ON YOUR ASSIGNED ROUTING!!!
     
    justawheelholderfornow, Nov 26, 2011
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  10. Nov 27, 2011 #8
    nobrand

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    does the 90 go directly to the 5, thats where i am confused on the seattle map it shows not
     
    nobrand, Nov 27, 2011
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  11. Nov 27, 2011 #9
    AXE

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    Yes, it does.:yes2557:
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2011 #10
    justawheelholderfornow

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    it doesn't matter, if your ASSIGNED ROUTING doesn't say:
    I90W
    I5S

    Let's say it's snowing heavily...you get stuck in a ditch (tow bill is AT LEAST $400 for that)
    When you call breakdown, and tell them where you are, they will get the tow truck out there, they will load the $400 to your card, but you will NOT get a PO. You will instead get instructions to call Boyd. When you do, he will ask you why you were NOT on your ASSIGNED ROUTE, and then inform you that YOU are now responsible for the $400+ tow bill.
    FOLLOW YOUR ROUTING (can I be any more clear?)
     
    justawheelholderfornow, Nov 28, 2011
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