Millis OTR journal

Thank you sir

 

So, now that I think I am all that and a bag of chips, since I have a start date for MTI, those of you that have been through the school, is there anything you wish you would he studied before going to MTI? Like maybe pre-trip youtube videos? If so, recommend some of the better ones to watch.

 

Im not sure about the pre trip videos but whatever you do DO NOT watch youtube videos on how to back the truck/trailer. Just go into school "blind" basically as far as maneuvering the vehicle and you'll be better off. Bill is an excellent instructor and been doing this awhile he will get you ready for everything. Just read thru your states manual for the pre trip and try getting as familiar with the terms as possible. Idk how they are in Ohio regarding the tests, but @Steelersjunkie should be able to help you there.

 

Thanks for the tip.

 

To clarify Trucker Who went back to driving a dump truck. He's got some new videos last I had seen.

 

The thing with me, is I learned a long time ago that the willingness to prepare, is far better than the willingness to just achieve.
I set goals for myself and this venture into trucking is no different for me. I don't just want to be average. I want and will become a top tier driver and my dispatcher is going to realize very soon that I am one to depend on and one that he/she will never hear me complain.
Here as I pat myself on the back, I don't want to sound arrogant, but success to me is measured by how my peers view me. Have a good evening all.

 

Tell Opie you will only do beer loads, that way you will have enough room in the trailer to strap your smoker in with the load

Something with less smoke more and more of a sauce, preferably baby back ribs, which I never had much luck running into down there where brisket seems to be king. Generally I like the type of stuff you find in the less than stellar parts of town.

My issue with the BBQ I've had in Texas is that all it is is smoke. Granted I haven't had boatloads of it but every time I have that's all I really taste out of it.