TransAm Trucking, Inc. - Olathe, Ks.?

hello everyone..submitted my 2 week resignation via 039 today. tried to stick it out here to complete my second 6 month lease but just not happy. been driving since 1993 and i know a little bit about trucking and this isnt the place for me. good luck to all of you who are still with trans am...

 

I don't know where everyone is .....but keep an eye on the weather. This storm system is supposed to be in three waves and very widespread.....and have something for everyone,( sleet, freezing rain, ice and snow). There is a list of 5 or 6 cities that will be hit the worst .....I know Omaha, Chicago and St. Louis were on the list. Oklahoma is in for freezing rain ....and the panhandle of Texas if I remember correctly. There has already been talk of power outages with the freezing rain, so keep an eye on your fuel levels and be sure you have what you need.

 

joey, I have wondered what happened to you! Sorry that things didn't work for you but feel free to join the "Ghosts of TransAm Past".....we still hang out here and haunt everyone! I wish you the best of luck in your travels!

 

The knee is just as swollen and bruised. Slightly less painfull, but a good full body stiffness is set in for a bit. This load is bound for OKC. I may have another look at the weather tomorrow and decide I need another sick day. I will have a swap coming to me tomorrow afternoon with an empty if I dont start drivung first.

 

Hes in the hospital with pneumonia.

 

Are you coming across Missouri, honeybadger? They just issued a no travel advisory for the state for tomorrow. They are saying it will be rapidly changing, windy, and whiteout conditions.

 

MoDOT Prepares, Warns Travelers of Upcoming Winter Weather

KOLR10 News



02/03/2014 04:02 PM
02/03/2014 04:21 PM


A winter storm will approach the region on Tuesday, causing widespread snowfall. (courtesy National Weather Service)






SOUTHWEST Mo. – With another bout of rain, sleet and snow possible beginning late Monday night through the day on Tuesday, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a no-travel advisory for the duration of the event.

“For your safety and the safety of our crews, we’re asking that once this storm hits your region of the state, you avoid travel unless it is a dire emergency,” said Elizabeth Wright, MoDOT state maintenance engineer, in a news release. “Snow is predicted to be heavy throughout the day and strong winds will blow the snow around, creating a whiteout effect that makes travel extremely hazardous.”

MoDOT crews are hitting the roads in preparation, however traffic clogging highways, interstates and interchanges can bring efforts to a standstill.

“For your safety and the safety of our crews, we’re asking that once this storm hits your region of the state, you avoid travel unless it is a dire emergency,” said Elizabeth Wright, MoDOT state maintenance engineer. “Snow is predicted to be heavy throughout the day and strong winds will blow the snow around, creating a whiteout effect that makes travel extremely hazardous.”

According to a news release from MoDOT, crews will be on the road starting late Monday night to get ahead of the storm.

Crews will do their best through the day on Tuesday to plow roads, MoDOT says, however roads will not be clear until the storm passes.

Major routs will be the first focus of MoDOT crews, and major roads will not be cleared until the storm moves out of the area.

Hills, curves and intersections will be treated with abrasives and lesser-traveled will be plowed as time allows.

MoDOT warns roads will be slick in areas and urges drivers to slow down and expect rapidly changing road conditions.

For up-to-date road conditions, check out MoDOT’s traveler information maps. MoDOT's Traveler Information Map.

Winter Weather Driving Tips:

• Buckle up.

• Slow down.

• Stay at least 100 feet behind a truck plowing/treating the road.

• Be alert for changing road conditions.

• Make sure fuel tanks are full before traveling.

• Don't tailgate.

• Focus on driving and avoid distractions.

• Allow for extra travel time.

Road Condition Information:

• MoDOT Customer Service: 1-888-275-6636

• MoDOT Traveler Information map

 

O.O Really, HTQ? Yes, I would be taking 70 to STL, MO and then 44 across MO to OKC. Im not up to foul weather when Im not even close to 100%. Thanks for the heads up!

 

Oh kirk, I am so sorry .....but am glad that he is where he needs to be to get the proper care. No wonder he was having a hard time catching his breath. I'll be praying for a quick recovery and that he will soon be home.

 

Most Missouri highways are covered. There is still a no travel advisory. I know I have posted this before but here it is again. http://traveler.modot.org/map/