The journey begins - purchased a truck.

Definitely a thread worth following. It is also a inspiration to those that are hungry for their own gig so to speak. Thank you again for sharing your story/experiences.

 

Congratulations on 3 years, can't believe it's been that long,

What Blair has been able to do is available to anyone that leases to LS.

He made it work because he studied before he started, he wasn't underfunded and will listen to others. Went from no flatbed experience to a specialized hauler by hard work and using his brain.
It ain't easy to know what load to take and what to pass on, you got to just know what works, you don't have time to over analyze every load, and be willing to drop everything at home when that great load calls.

Now his big worries are where to fill his water tank and dump his holding tank, since all truck stops now have great showers and no wait he just has to figure out what's for dinner.

We all know the real reason for his success is Gretchen.

Again congratulations and now that you are a spoiled trucker the thought of going back to linehaul probably makes you sick.

 

Now the about showering in the truck. Monday night I was parked at Tallulah, LA with the load below.
Just as i stepped into the shower it felt like someone stepped up on the truck and knocked, then I realized a truck was rubbing my extended mirror, I grabbed my pants and jumped into the cab and turned on lots of lights and the horn.
I got out to get the driver to stop, he was determined to get moved over but never got out and looked. I suggested he pull out and go around but no he had to get it parked. I believe his clock was running out and my truck didn't matter. Had he continued strait back and hit the tank it would have gotten very expensive.

Didn't cause any damage but his attitude sure pissed me off. But had I been in the TS shower I probably would have came out to a damaged truck and load.

Now Blair has something to think about every time he gets in the shower.

Note: I was parked in the middle of 2 spaces, one that I paid for and he was trying to get in a full space to my right. 14 foot wide

 

@Old Man You might have to carry some "Witchs hats" so when you pay for 2 spots you Can "reserve" 'em from Numbnuts like you just described..

 

First of all, congrats on 3 years of success. I've really enjoyed reading & learning from your story.

Gretchen has an amazing talent also. Those houses are sweet! What materials does she use to make them? Really, really impressed.

 

Wow. Not sure i belong in the same category as those fine folks.

 

It tooked my 2 days to read your journey and I liked every page of it. I am planning on getting my CDL next spring it is time for a career change for me.
Take care and drive safe.

 

Me, my wife and girls are honored to call You, Blair and Gretchen, our FRIENDS.You guys accomplished in 3 years what many struggle to do in a lifetime !!!