Abilene Motor Express....A New Place To Call Home

I'm empty sitting at the hook in Toledo. I got my load at 2am, my reset wasn't up until 4am so I waited for it to be up then left at 4:30 this morning. I drove almost nonstop to get to my delivery on time. I drove 675 miles, took 2 power naps over the wheel and was empty at 5pm. I was short on available time to get to a truck stop so I took a violation and drove to the Flying J. I was 13 minutes in violation but used the remarks to show I was looking for a safe haven. I figured this being my first violation in 2 months shouldn't amount to more than a letter. At the other job I had one every week. I got my reload info. I load in Toledo at 6am going to Carlisle Pa for tomorrow evening, it's a 24/7 drop and hook facility so I should be done by 6pm. Say goodnight JohnBoy..........................Goodnight JohnBoy!

 

Empty last night in Carlisle. After waiting 2 hours to load yesterday morning I was rolling at 9am. Got done with my drop and hook in Carlisle at 5:30 with only an hour left for the day so I hauled tail to the J. How bad can the parking be at 5:45? Right, not a spot to be had except a bunch of idleaire spots. What the heck. I got one, shut the truck down and had my Internet and cable tv up and running in no time. Anytime I can sleep like a baby with the truck not idling is a bonus to me. Woke up this morning, put everything away, sent dispatch a note not to forget about me then went in to take a shower. We'll see what's sitting on my Qualcomm when I get back.

 

That flying J is a nightmare. Its a parking lot for USA. I dont even go there anymore- I stay at the petro.

 

How is it going now? I am making a change also. No final decision as yet.

 

I haven't run the Keys in a long time. It's not a place to be sleepy!!! If you see Elvis fishing down there, it's not a good sign.

 

JB,

If it was me in charge you would not get a violation. I hope your superiors understand why you did what you did.

KH

 

JB, you could have warned me about the breakfast st the hotel, I would have gotten up earlier and gone to Waffle House or McD's. I went through the fast track class as I did my DOT and physical last week plus being the only one in this orientation helps. Had my truck in the shop replacing the windshield. I think it is 1104 but can't remember as I only saw the number quickly.

 

Had the weirdest night last night. Stopped just outside of Nashville at the Petro. I was just done for the day. I know we all have those days. I didn't want to be in the driver's seat another dang minute. And I didn't want to be in Nashville rush hour traffic, so.... Anyway, went to bed around 9 pm and was sleeping really good. About 2 am, I hear knocking on my door. Ignore it!!!!! But they kept on knocking, so I got up and opened my vent and yelled "WHAT?" This guy asked me if I could move up just a bit because he was trying to get in the spot on my passenger side and was literally stuck. So, I moved for him. When he got in the spot, he came around to my drivers door and thanked me for moving and apologized for waking me. I told him I'd rather be awakened to move than because someone hit me. So, I go back to sleep. Woke up a little bit later and looked at my phone. 4 am. Cool, got another hour to sleep, NOT!!! Forgot that Nashville is on CDT, not EST!!!! I should've gotten up. I did go back to sleep, but had a crazy dream that somehow made me realize I needed to get up. Now, I don't know if y'all watch Ice Road Truckers, but there is a trainer on there (they were showing repeats while I was on home time), I can't think of his name, but he wanted to get the new guy, Porkchop, fired. Anyway, I dreamed he got into my truck and said that since I was going to sleep all dang day, the company had sent him to deliver the load and then take me to the yard. I said, "cool" and went back to sleep while he drove. Next thing I know, I'm at the "yard" but it was like a big mall and I'm looking for the bathroom and my truck in that order. Then I woke up thinking, "crap, I forgot about the time difference!!!!!" and shaking my head at the crazy dream!

Must be because I haven't been sleeping too well lately???!!!!

 

Rebel,

His name is Phil Crohm (I think that's how its spelled). The other one is Tony M.

KH

 

Welcome aboard! Sorry about the bad trip advisor review, but I was more concerned about orientation at the time, not the quality of the food. If you have any questions ask away. I'm in #1318.