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

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by ScooterDawg, Oct 1, 2012.

  1. YardDart

    YardDart Medium Load Member

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    Oh I know I was at volvo dealership for 2 1/2 days just about a month ago. I remember when I was at Conway of a couple drivers being at dealership for over a week one was actually 10 days both times it was prostars. I love driving but with all the Bull all us drivers have to put up with such as Dot , teuck stops, days to get in a shop to get trk fixed on the road its just taking all the fun out of it. IM just glad Abilene gets me lots of miles yesterday made my 4th complete month and im at 52504 paid miles and that is from 20 feb - 20 june. Even when I was in the shop the very next week I look and im at 4000 miles. But again I stay out 4-6 weeks at a time. Be safe everyone

     
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  3. YardDart

    YardDart Medium Load Member

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    Oh I know I was at volvo dealership for 2 1/2 days just about a month ago. I remember when I was at Conway of a couple drivers being at dealership for over a week one was actually 10 days both times it was prostars. I love driving but with all the Bull all us drivers have to put up with such as Dot , teuck stops, days to get in a shop to get trk fixed on the road its just taking all the fun out of it. IM just glad Abilene gets me lots of miles yesterday made my 4th complete month and im at 52504 paid miles and that is from 20 feb - 20 june. Even when I was in the shop the very next week I look and im at 4000 miles. But again I stay out 4-6 weeks at a time. Be safe everyone

     
  4. wjejwan23

    wjejwan23 Light Load Member

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    Back out on the road again with a fresh 70 departed from Richmond. This week I have a passenger riding along with me younger brother. Typically though out the day he's napping and during the night he up playing xbox live online, or on the tablet which keeps him occupied. It's been about a month since the last time I took a trip to FL came in hoping to get a loading heading that direction had a HP but it wasn't ready, so instead we had to settle with a University Park, IL haven't been there since last year, I'll try not to pass my destination this time
     
  5. RebelChick

    RebelChick Road Train Member

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    I did that the first time too. I think our qualcomm directions say use north gate ,but it should be south gate. Or at least it was when I was there last in the snow.
     
  6. Truckin' Monkey

    Truckin' Monkey Light Load Member

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    I never follow those directions. I take the exit for the pilot, I think it's Manhatten Monee go past the pilot to the first light, I think it's Central, make a left go about 3-4 miles up and it's on the left. Of course that's if you are coming off 57. I always spot it by the ice sign out front. Lol
     
  7. ScooterDawg

    ScooterDawg <strong>"The Blue Tick Lab"</strong>

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    Hey y'all!!!

    Yeah, ok.... I'm back. (kinda feel like a yo-yo) But things weren't going well "on the other side of the fence (miles), and Kevin just happened to ask me to come back at a "most vulnerable moment". So I'm back and I'm here to stay. Plus Lisa has informed me to "sit.... stay". (besides.... I missed seeing you JohnBoy.... hehehehe)

    I have been watching the forum and it looks like everyone is doing well. That's a good thing

    Just glad to be back in the saddle and driving the Green again.

    Popped out of BH Petersburg this morning, delivered in Groveport this afternoon, and currently sitting at the J on 70 just outside Columbus. Reloading in Groveport tomorrow morning and headed for Corpus for a Monday morning 2 stopper.

    I'm in Volvo 1348 should anyone spot me and feel the need to help me with my coffee addiction. Just sayin'

    Y'all be safe
     
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  8. runningman0661

    runningman0661 Road Train Member

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    Mark, did they make you go through orientation again? I bet Bill had a smile on his face after assigning you your truck. Be safe, buddy!
     
  9. ScooterDawg

    ScooterDawg <strong>"The Blue Tick Lab"</strong>

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    No... just had to fill out some paperwork and move in. Then I hit the ground running. And yes, Bill had a big old grin on his face... but that's just Bill. He's a great guy and he gave me what I wanted. But of course, he had to tease me about putting me in a Mack.
     
  10. bigred81

    bigred81 Medium Load Member

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    Scooterdawg, I was hoping to read more about Smith! Much better looking trucks! Lol
     
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  11. bigred81

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    Johnboy, almost bought you a gift today, was in Big Lots and they had roll after roll of hot pink duct tap!
     
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