DoubleYellow's Covenant Thrival Guide

Hey Covenant, do you read this??? What happened? You guys haven't improved that list yet? What happened to the list of questions I gave to person in charge 3 months ago?
Hey austinmike, sending you message.

 

Hey double yellow. Just checking in on how things are going with your previous codriver. We were hoping things worked out. Ron and I really enjoy reading your posts. You have some great pointers. We are learning everyday. I just hope that the goof like we had recently only happens once. (RE: No proper Bill of Lading) Next time we might not be so fortunate. Take care and keep us updated.

 

Sorry to hear about your illness. Sounds like you had a pretty rough go of it. #I often wonder about how the illness of ONE Team driver affects the other Team driver (not able to drive for whatever reason). Ron and I have been fortunate with good health with almost 8 months OTR under our belts now. It would seem with the inevitability of illness somewhere along the way, there would be provisions made for the driver. Especially since it is unsafe to drive in that condition and according to the FMCSA, section 392.3. "operating a cmv while ILL/fatigued" is a serious violation. The severity is 10 points on your CSA...Right up there with Texting and Driving. You were smart to shut down and recover. I would do exactly the same. It is good to hear that Covenant staff was supportive through your shutdown. It is obvious that you are a go getter and not a slacker. Just glad to hear you are back up and running.

Also, good to hear about your codriver. Boy, I know all about the good ol medical govt assistance situation. I lived it for 17 years raising my children on my own. In the early years, it was actually financially better to make less and qualify for the full medical & childcare benefits. You either have to be content with making less, so your children are covered OR be able to bridge the financial gap by making a whole lot more. Our system is wacky in that respect.
But glad to hear you don't have to kiss another toad.

Well, we are in Oregon by Snake River and just discussed the history of the Utter/Van Ornum Massacre. We have made it a habit to looking up these historical sites we pass. Very interesting stuff.

 

Holy Cow Dbl Yellow, that was an awesome post! Thank you so much for all of that Very Helpful Info!

 

Just checking in with you double yellow. Hope things are moving along with the repair and you are feeling better.
Take care out there!

 

WOW!!! That sounds like a ProStar International... I drove one for 2 months and had 5 repairs on the road and took it back to company with a list of more problems, including codes, "engine warn", etc, etc.... What a piece of garbage. Now I'm back in a Freightliner. Almost a month and no problem so far... except for this stupid nanny-box, QC with electronic log... Virtual keyboard not working right, buttons not working sometimes, have to reset it many times, call QC technical support.... Man!!! How I miss the good old QC and paper logs!

 

Hey Rocks! Am I understanding you? Do you have a wireless external keyboard? That is what I have.
Got tired of henpecking and fighting with the keyboard. To henpeck when you are a fluent typist is very frustrating. The external keyboard makes it a breeze.