That's classic Wedge! That's usually how it goes! Great job though! Glad to hear you are doing pretty good out there.
As for the home time, Nash since you don't have family or a wife/girlfriend then you need to just look at it as your home. That truck is your little world, though it will take some time it will feel just like home. Actually if you ever get a hotel while out there cause of a breakdown or something then it will feel weird! My wife and I actually developed a little anxiety when we were away from the truck. No matter what it is going to take a few months before you are comfortable out there with everything. Going to be a hell of a shock at first!
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Don't worry Sammycat.
I'll get to your neck of the woods, and we're having that coffee.
Just hope I get there before the weather gets too white.
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Good bye Volvo...........Hello Cascadia!
Hello Everyone.
That's right. The Volvo is history. Brought it in maintenance while I was on home time. Starting shaking at 45 like a B-17 with half the prop gone. A day later they call me and say they have to tow it somewhere else to repair it and that I'd be down almost a week.
I go up to the terminal and they decide to give me another truck, but they're not sure which one, so I moved out of the Volvo
and headed home.
I get a call from my FM yesterday and she says" We got a truck for you. Here's the number, go check it out."
2011 Cascadia with a 10 speed!
The shop is installing my inverter and taking care of a few small details, but I should be ready to move in later today.
Hopefully this truck meets up to AT's expectations better than the Volvo...lol.
The Volvo was a good truck, plenty of room and quiet on the road. This Cascadia has plenty of room, but not as much cabinet space. Of course having a bunk that converts into a table was a nice feature on the Volvo, but I'm sure I can make do.
As far as my first solo month out, I closed out with a 2915 mile week, and could easily have been more. It took a little time to get use to the USX system, but my FM was there to answer any questions I had, or correct any mistakes I made. Staying in touch with my fleet manager made this first outing comfortable, and greatly reduced the anxiety that accompanies any new job.
I can't wait to get back out there. There's plenty to do, and so far I'm loving it.
And finally, I hope my computer woes will end with this 40W DC charging adapter I ordered from HP. I'd prefer to post from the road about all the things I see and experience.
Thanks for reading.
-Wedge
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Now there ya go!
Thats at least 30% american!
and a 2011, im guessy little to no miles on her?
AND congrats on the 10spd
A-T Approved!
(haha as if my opinion matters
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Good to see your enjoying it out here and racking up the miles!
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Congrats on the new ride... we also have a Cascadia - she is a good work horse and does everything we ask of her with no problems
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Of course your opinion matters.
I thought I was going to have to wait a while to get a 10spd. Yahoo!
She's got 109K for miles. Most likely rotated out of a lease or possible an ex-trainer. Not much wear and tear. I'll know more when I take her out under load, but she runs great.
I had a couple repowers this week which kinda killed the miles. They do keep you moving. Not a lot of sitting around.
Yep, I like this job. That's a fact.
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