QT- Phoenix hands out more new trucks and runs all other equipment through more thorough checks / better trucks!
Mid term went well. Tests 100% Interview was simple. 200 hrs behind me and the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter.
200 hours! I can smell the barn. Well most of the clues to come out of this in the best shape are tied to the mentor going along with the plans,...
Maybe Peterbilt has stickers to cover the FreightShaker emblems? But this grill is just butt ugly!
Tell Mike and Kathy hey, from Bill and Lauren! I am doing my mid-term meet/test in Laredo on Wed.
If you have to run your APU to turn on your lights. If the mayor of Las Vegas gets jealous when you roll through town. When bats fall to sleep in...
The two hour shower and doggie breaks should be "off-duty" On duty 15min for fuel/then off duty until rolling. 15min for pre trip and every other...
When the Icon light comes on above the tach, rev it to 1000 and release, it will idle all night!
2012 Cascadia, Cummins-9sp 8.8 from Denver to Trenton OH
And getting 8.8mpg this trip Denver to Trenton OH
Cruise always works! 95000 on it now, no rattles. You have to firmly close the passenger door. Webasto good for cold nights but have to idle for...
The running gear in this one is fine. The Cummins pulls well on the hills, The 9sp could really use a splitter for O/D- heck just swap it for a...
Half way! The miles fly by, the program makes more sense. I feel good about the whole thing. My journey has been very different than past...
Hey guys, and Gal (qt) my time is flying by. The miles, trips and towns all run together. My mentor is an ex-accountant and is very good at this...
Day 11- 83.75 hours logged. I didn't add up the miles but I would guess 4500ish. Well on the way. The QualComm is easy, however you have to use it...
I like driving at night. It seems calm and the miles go quicker. My "tough time" is right when the sun comes up. I guess my brain can't figure out...
QTYNING- Keep your eyes open, wer're out here! lol Beardawg- Troutdale is good. The motel has a pool and gym "IF" someone tells you to bring the...
My mentor is great. He is a Diamond level driver that has been with Swift for 16 yrs. This is day 8 and I am on track to finish in 31. I have...
Fallon, MO- Bush's Baked Beans to Dollar General, slow lumpers, but they make up for it with high rates! Tomorrow heading for MI
2695 mi/6 days, 48.75 hrs. Tomorrow should put me over 3000 plus a few for my mentor. Good start. My deadhead in the morning will put me over the...
