From Day One - Abilene Motor Express (Richmond, Wytheville, VA)

Well folks, I figure I'd go ahead and tell you now. I'm going to be leaving Abilene on Friday the 24th. Not that I'm all bent out of shape with the company, but I got a really good offer from another company that has been "courting" me for awhile now. More hometime, more cpm, great bene's, and some other things I like.

Any way, i wish you all the best and safe travels

 

Thanks, y'all. You know, I really am going to miss Abilene and all of its drivers. Like I said, no hard feelings.... just found a better gig.

As fate would have it, I ended up getting injured Sunday and I am out of commission until next Sunday. Took a pretty nasty fall which resulted in spraining my left ankle and straining the ligaments in my right knee. Now I have had to deal with injuries to one leg or the other, but BOTH at one time kinda stinks. Nothing like having a DOUBLE LIMP hehehehe. Doctor took me out of the truck for a week, and Lisa was standing right there when the Doc made his proclamation, so needless to say, there was no skirting around this. I guess the fact that I am unable to climb up in a truck sorta makes a point as well.

So I guess we're going to be making a group effort to get the truck cleaned out over the next few days, and then running it back up to Wytheville on Sunday.... at least that is the plan right now. Kevin had mentioned that they might send someone for it early, but he wasn't sure. I hate leaving under these circumstances. I have always prided myself on working out a notice throughout my adult life, and keeping my word. Now I am sitting here in my recliner, feeling like an old man. At least I can walk better than I was. But that still isn't saying much.

OK, so the plan is that I am going to be working at Cargo Transporters. 500+ power units with a lot of hi-tech gadgets (yes, e-logs too), good pay, solid freight lanes, and very few brokered loads. Obviously, like many other companies, it may not be a good fit for everyone, but it is for me. As you all know, there have been a few life-changing events that have taken place in my world, and CT fits my "new" needs quite well. Like I said, nothing against Abilene.... but this is all about me now.

Thanks again for all your well wishes, and yes, once I get up and running, I will start a new thread. When I do, I'll post a link from here.

Y'all, please be safe... happy trails

ARF (dang, it even hurts to say "arf" right now)