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

MidWest_MacDaddy · Jul 18, 2016

Hudson_MacBeth said: ↑

At this point, my spider senses are tingling a bit. So, noticing a couple truck stops at the next exit, i jump off the exit ramp, and they follow me off the exit. Spider senses are going ape#### now.
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Always trust the spidey senses!!! Seriously!!!

Ya, if they sped off once hitting a public and well lit area, so up to go good!!!

Glad it turned out ok...
And thanks for sharing...
Stay Safe!!!

Redtwin · Jul 18, 2016

5speed said: ↑

And I quote "We have a blue Beacon account. Don't need to call in or anything just make sure you turn in receipt and put it on your trip sheet"

Of course that being said, only do it if it's necessary. I've only had 2 trailers that were in great need of a washout. If you can make it to richmond, drop it in the last dock closest to the washbay and they will wash it out there. Alot cheaper at the yard.
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That also is news to me. Never knew we did washouts at the yard.

I think I will leave the blue beacon washout until I'm told I *must* get one before loading etc.

I have already had issues with a room being charged back to me and having to deal with payroll to fix it. Would rather avoid that if I can.

Redtwin · Jul 18, 2016

MidWest_MacDaddy said: ↑

Hoping for an exhaust leak. If not, I have no clue why I have been getting sleepy and irritable mid shift after being fully rested ...
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Buy a carbon monoxide detector and stick it in the bunk. I keep meaning to do the same but haven't got round to it. I will be buying one next time I can after reading your post.

Wally world has combination co2 and smoke detectors for about $25.

Redtwin · Jul 18, 2016

MidWest_MacDaddy said: ↑

No, no one but teams get Volvos...
KWs they had out like candy...
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I'll take a new KW.

5speed · Jul 18, 2016

Redtwin said: ↑

That also is news to me. Never knew we did washouts at the yard.

I think I will leave the blue beacon washout until I'm told I *must* get one before loading etc.

I have already had issues with a room being charged back to me and having to deal with payroll to fix it. Would rather avoid that if I can.
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This is how you get to know the secrets.. the unwritten codes if you will. We all learn day by day. And just FYI, when I do a BH load and they put empty pallets back on me I always unless the docks are full, drop that trailer in a dock. So many times I need an empty reefer to open it up and see empty pallets in the back. Maybe the docks were full, or the driver was lazy and just dropped it.

5speed · Jul 18, 2016

Redtwin said: ↑

I'll take a new KW.
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I'll second that

Redtwin · Jul 18, 2016

Hudson_MacBeth said: ↑

Hey guys, had an issue this morning that should be addressed. I was cruising back I-40 this morning headed east in NM, at around 4AM local. Doing my governed 68 mph, tooling along listening to the radio. Next thing i know, i see a car zoom up behind me. i keep an eye on it, as it sticks right my ICC bumper. Soon, it begins to flash it's high beams, as if to signal me. I slow down, to see if they just want by, even though i am in the right lane. They slow down. I hit the 4ways, and slow down further, to 35. They slow down with me, still flashing their lights. I make as if I were going to hit the shoulder, they ease over with me. At this point, my spider senses are tingling a bit. So, noticing a couple truck stops at the next exit, i jump off the exit ramp, and they follow me off the exit. Spider senses are going ape#### now. I spot the most brightly lit and crowded fuel lanes, and whip in. Upon seeing me do this, the car following me hits the gas and takes off. I firmly believe that the people in that vehicle were up to no good. Apparently, according to sources within the company, this isn't an isolated issue, so PLEASE be aware of your surroundings, and if something seems suspicious, it probably IS. Don't let people know what you are carrying, and might be a good idea to not advertise on a public forum or Facebook where you will be ahead of time.

Just my advice, take it or leave it, but above all, stay safe folks
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Good job getting off at t stop. They may have tried doing more to get you to stop if you stayed on highway.

I never speak about what I am carrying. Those BH liveried trailers sort of defeat any attempts at discretion though.

Redtwin · Jul 18, 2016

5speed said: ↑

This is how you get to know the secrets.. the unwritten codes if you will. We all learn day by day. And just FYI, when I do a BH load and they put empty pallets back on me I always unless the docks are full, drop that trailer in a dock. So many times I need an empty reefer to open it up and see empty pallets in the back. Maybe the docks were full, or the driver was lazy and just dropped it.
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Never had the pallet issue. You would think they would inform new drivers about the trailer washout or put a sign up at that bay.

KD5AXG · Jul 18, 2016

Hudson_MacBeth said: ↑

Hey guys, had an issue this morning that should be addressed. I was cruising back I-40 this morning headed east in NM, at around 4AM local. Doing my governed 68 mph, tooling along listening to the radio. Next thing i know, i see a car zoom up behind me. i keep an eye on it, as it sticks right my ICC bumper. Soon, it begins to flash it's high beams, as if to signal me. I slow down, to see if they just want by, even though i am in the right lane. They slow down. I hit the 4ways, and slow down further, to 35. They slow down with me, still flashing their lights. I make as if I were going to hit the shoulder, they ease over with me. At this point, my spider senses are tingling a bit. So, noticing a couple truck stops at the next exit, i jump off the exit ramp, and they follow me off the exit. Spider senses are going ape#### now. I spot the most brightly lit and crowded fuel lanes, and whip in. Upon seeing me do this, the car following me hits the gas and takes off. I firmly believe that the people in that vehicle were up to no good. Apparently, according to sources within the company, this isn't an isolated issue, so PLEASE be aware of your surroundings, and if something seems suspicious, it probably IS. Don't let people know what you are carrying, and might be a good idea to not advertise on a public forum or Facebook where you will be ahead of time.

Just my advice, take it or leave it, but above all, stay safe folks
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This is one of the biggest reasons why I wish we could be armed out here. I have bad knees and a bad hand, so I'm easy pickins. Kudos for keeping your head on during this. Truck stops are scarce out that way.

Sitting in Forrest City after dropping my mt refer. Still have 2/11 and 3/14 left currently. But, with normal dispatch times of 4 hrs, I'm expecting an overnight run at 1 hr left. LOL

I have to keep laughing, or I'll....just not laugh.

This is an unofficial good night to all.

JohnBoy · Jul 18, 2016

When Chralb and I first got aquatinted, he mentioned how much he enjoys night driving, since leaving Richmond last Wednesday this has been his view. I'm going to bed now. I'll be up rolling at 9am, after rush hour, in daylight.

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