Thank you, that put my mind to ease, I love the job, but not sticking around where Im not wanted. Stay safe out there! ETA: LOL, and now I have...
Thanks brother! I didnt wait a day, I told them within 1 hr that I twisted my ankle, and called them first thing the next morning to let them know...
Ran a route this week, Thursday 596 miles, 14 drops to retail stores and restaurants. On my 4th Del, I fell and broke my ankle while hustling a...
If that driver never encounters big city rush hour traffic, I wager his odds of having a car vs truck accident are much lower than a well rested...
Around here, 3 out of 5 trucks are log trucks during the summer, and probably 1 out of 5 in the dead of winter. We definitely got the guys with...
Exactly, and at the same time look what happens to the quality of drivers, who in there right mind would deal with them crooks on a day to day...
Fat log truck drivers are pretty rare, lol.
Yup, Bonner County Court in Sandpoint,ID. I was in shock when I showed up there for that stupid ticket. Part of the reason I dont haul logs...
Thats true if you go to traffic court! Anything 1000lbs or more over gross in Idaho is a criminal offense. Loader operator got carried away one...
450 HP but not enough torque to back it up IME, and if the engine light aint on, then the bulb needs replaced.
For me it was 1000-1200 (same as the 90's) a week as a contract driver (not a 1099 driver). Idawhore has opened up a lot of state sales, and they...
[IMG] Lol, but by god you dont dare get caught napping on a freeway on ramp!;)
Never seen it happen. Its common practice to crib shortys in the center of a long log load, but they cant just roll of the truck. Maybe if a...
Huh, must not have had wrappers on the load? Only saw a log roll off a log truck once, it broke 3 ribs, and my right ankle, lol.
Ahh Hah, theres door 1 !
Thats cool! I remember in the 70's Kenworth produced one pickup. found a small article about it....
Yup I have had my share of memorable lessons, lol.:)
Used to two lane it from St Paul/Minneapolis to Chicago, ended up coming into windy on 14, deliver waterfront market South, then bounce to...
They taught you a lesson! Always fill out a logbook for your co-driver! :) Used to just hand mine in every week and my dispatcher/ co-driver would...
Naw this is the Washington state port entry Id/Wa stateline WB I-90. The route Im running this week is pretty tight on the logbook and...
