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Calex Express....My New Home!

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by JohnBoy, Aug 9, 2009.

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  1. Dec 26, 2011 #2781
    rhino514

    rhino514 Light Load Member

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    very cool stuff steve.. seriously considering getting off the ne and running west.....
     
    rhino514, Dec 26, 2011
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  3. Dec 26, 2011 #2782
    Voyager1968

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    Thanks! I generally run regional, but did run that one west turn and enjoyed it a lot and told Louie that I was open to doing them if and when he's in a bind and needs someone. I actually wouldn't mind doing it on a permanent basis, but my wife would never go for that.
     
    Voyager1968, Dec 26, 2011
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  4. Dec 26, 2011 #2783
    mgt1085

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    im curious has to how the volvos are weight wise reason i ask is im starting a new job in jan and they run volvos 670, and the 780 thx for the response
     
    mgt1085, Dec 26, 2011
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  5. Dec 26, 2011 #2784
    JohnBoy

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    My last 780 weighed in at 17,800 with me and 1/2 tanks of fuel. My new one with super singles is about 16,900.
     
    JohnBoy, Dec 26, 2011
    JohnBoy, Dec 26, 2011
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  7. Dec 27, 2011 #2785
    JohnBoy

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    Back to the same old grind. I load tomorrow night in Jacksonville for a Thursday delivery in North Carolina. Part of me was hoping to be home till next week but it wasn't to be. I just hope I get turned right around back home or out west. At least I get another day and a half home with my wife and these two Labs, that require far too much attention...... the Labs, not the wife.
     
    JohnBoy, Dec 27, 2011
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  8. Dec 27, 2011 #2786
    fancypants

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    Ive found they run 300 lbs heavier on steers than most other trucks. I love my ol volvo
     
    fancypants, Dec 27, 2011
    fancypants, Dec 27, 2011
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    JohnBoy Thanks this.
  9. Dec 27, 2011 #2787
    mile marker

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    How's things been going for you, Glad to see you found a place to call home.
     
    mile marker, Dec 27, 2011
    mile marker, Dec 27, 2011
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  10. Dec 27, 2011 #2788
    mile marker

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    Small world, I see you also ran tri-axles, that's how I got started into trucking, did that for 4 years running on this side of Pa, got to Penn state a few times taking a special sand for the football field.

    Well I always wanted to do the OTR thing and 6 years later hear I am and I"m glad I took the chance. Anyways HAPPY HOLIDAYS and be safe.
     
    mile marker, Dec 27, 2011
    mile marker, Dec 27, 2011
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  11. Dec 27, 2011 #2789
    JohnBoy

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    I'm usually more over than under on my steers, something like 12,200-12,400 on average. in fact whenever I'm under 12,000 the front end feels too soft for me.
     
    JohnBoy, Dec 27, 2011
    JohnBoy, Dec 27, 2011
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  12. Dec 27, 2011 #2790
    JohnBoy

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    I stopped off at my truck to load all my things up. My wife did all my laundry, bed linens and restocked my pantry with all my dry goods. She spent the day yesterday cooking all my food just in case I go west this week.

    I load tomorrow night at Anheuser Busch in Jacksonville at 9pm. I have to deliver before 1pm on Thursday. I'll leave the house about 3pm and start my 10 hour break as soon as I get there. I'll be able to get rolling about 3am Thursday to finish the 420 miles and deliver about 10am.
     
    Last edited: Dec 27, 2011
    JohnBoy, Dec 27, 2011
    JohnBoy, Dec 27, 2011
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