Trans Am Still

If you haven't been to Maxon before, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT..... stay at the truck stop across the road. You will have indian, or should I say Native American, crack ######, beating on your door all night. Stay on campbells property instead!!!!


Hmmmm, wonder if they will edit "ladies of the evening"???

 

I know its quite a bit Early Since I still have 12 weeks of school Left, But I went ahead an Signed up for my Ultra One Card online Trying to do wha I can before I get out there have to wait to do my lives, flying J an Pilot cards though since you have to do those ones in person at thse truck stops.
Oh HTQ just Hit Page 600 on the old thread an I have to say I really love how you look out for everyone with all the Weather Updates Im Going to really enjoy getting to know yall more an more as time goes by Well im off to bed talk to yall tomorrow be safe out there

 

not just for lease drivers. doing what cranky said will make that company check go up as well. use everything to your advantage!

 

Went to that campbells' in Maxton a lot when I drove for pam. always a drop and hook for us and always heavy. never had to stay there but heard stories about that crack den across the street.

 

I know! There's just no pleasing some people!

 

Forgive my ranting, but I am ticked. George was aporoved for home time this past Monday, but he was stuck in Iowa awaiting repairs on his truck. I understand how, after that he needed a load as he made his way home, (It's nice he had some miles for the week. ) however, he waited about 24 hours before he was again on the road. So, the "swap," more like rescue today for a second bilo load was ludicrous! I know moving the freight is the name of the game, but do they care about the drivers and their families? Did his DM even realize how late his home time is now? He would be home now! Sheesh! I believe it even took them longer to unload the "swap" load than the first one. He was there nearly all day. He finally left in the neighborhood of 4 pm! The load was late, so George was most likely penalized for that. He said it was the guy's first run, lease driver, and GPS sent him in the wrong direction. Did he have a phone? Couldn't he have called his DM or bilo even for directions?

Ok. Rant over. Bragging on George now, to some extent, he chose to help out and be a team player. Nice of him for sure. It will be interesting to see how they pay him for that. Somehow I doubt they will justify the amount of time he spent waiting there!

Sweet dreams and take care, All!

 

LOL George says he's getting experience. Yep! He certainly is!! HTQ, you've often complimented him, regarding his good attitude. He has gotten frustrated here lately to some extent, but he is determined to get a little more time and experience under his belt. After the past month +, I'd say he deserves an award! He's like that doggone Energizer Bunny....he keeps on ticking (plodding on)!!! Remarks have been made occasionally that at least he isn't a lease driver. True, oh yes, true, but pay checks lately haven't been so great and won't be for at least a couple more. Hopefully things will improve when he goes out after home time. Sure hope and pray so!

Jaso, hope things are looking up for you. HTQ, speaking of deer, one of my brothers sent me a picture of a 6 point deer that he shot today! I know he's excited! I'm assuming you and your family have eaten deer for your daughter to make the "yummy" statement?

 

Thanks jdmredneck. That's why they all tease me about the map pins , I check on many things so that my husband can be aware of what might be ahead of him and if I know where everyone else is I can give them a heads up also. As everyone here will tell you, using your time wisely and learning to plan is the most important thing that you can do to maximize your pay, stay safe and be successful. We all try to share information and any websites that we find that may be of use. I know you will be doing your part in helping everyone and sharing information when you get out of school too!

I think you are wise to be pulling everything together now.....it will make it so much less stressful when you get started driving. As you already know, we're here to help you all that we can!

 

From one of my old posts:

Great minds think alike. However, I have been to C&S twice since I wrote my post, they actually where fine, in and out in a reasonable amount of time.