[IMG] First day on the job with ole girl.
Finally bought my own semi. In the works on getting insurance and tags and i hope to have it pulling cement by monday
I listen to a steady stream of audiobooks and podcasts. I bought a Cleardryve 200 but sometimes I get tired of it on my ears so i'll listen to the...
[IMG] Carrier bearing decided to bust a bolt on my way home to start my weekend. This cold, windy and depressing saturday morning was filled...
[IMG] Five months later, here with an update: I stuck with the pneumatic and the truck. Posts fell off because I got into the routine operation...
[IMG] I'm very happy I made this thread. Everyday i'm getting good advice. Fixed my lights, but my headlight was messed up. So @REO6205's post...
I appreciate the advice. A man must know his limits. I feel that wall coming. Honestly, its not as bad as it seems. Last week I had some very...
[IMG] Had a relatively easy going day. Last night my trailer lights went out completely. I got off the highway to find a trooper behind me coming...
[IMG] Managed to get to the AFB. Running off of 2 hours of sleep, manic energy and tears. Last night was a disaster. The Western Star blew up....
Found out today that Flying J will give me a free shower if I get 50 gallons. This is a far better deal than where I previously filled up, the...
[IMG] Three product valves open, 15 psi. Hammering down to get a good start to my second week. Got the a/c fixed last night. Gonna need a new...
Basic rule is whatever gear your in, theres a 5 rpm difference between the next or last one. It can be 10 or 15 depending on the truck in my...
Had a good day friday. Two loads, no problems and I got paid. I can't say I had too many issues, the unloader transfer station manager tried to...
You'll learn how to pass the test and get your CDL. And just that. You don't learn how to drive and shouldn't expect. Just pay attention at all...
I've become so proper on making sure the trailer is carefully hooked & unhooked that it's becoming second nature. I'm glad because i'm so deathly...
Gen. Hood is my least favorite generals of the war, frankly. My list goes something like this; 1. Lee 2. Grant 3. Stonewall 4. Nathan Bedford...
Happy to hear the journal is well-received. I agree with you all on attitude. It definitely is a struggle and no one is perfect at all time, but...
I play rock paper scissors through the windshield to the other driver. Only about 3 out of 10 drivers pick up on it and play it while laughing....
So, after finally getting loaded and hauling ### through Oklahoma City, i get called and informed the customer canceled. So now i'm shutting down...
Lots of stuff to unpack there, but every bit of it is useful info and well-received. I'm humbled and learning right now, asking every driver with...
