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

Hey there trucker 3205

The honest answer to that is "there's no answer". Typically, they assign trucks as they become available. Sometimes they have only one available truck on the yard... sometimes there are several to choose from. Generally, you get what they give you, but it never hurts to ask. Good luck

 

Hey y'all! Been kinda busy on the "personal" end of life. My Daddy ended up in the hospital. He had a stroke and then surgery, and is still in there. His admission date was Nov 20. then on Dec 2, my mama collapsed and also ended up in the hospital. So I have been hanging out in PA, taking care of mama (who has since been discharged) and then running her back and forth to the hospital to see Daddy. Things are moving forward though, and Daddy is finally on the upswing. So I am back at home now and heading out tomorrow.

I am getting my next trainee tomorrow. His name is Steve and he's from Christiansburg, VA. Haven't met him yet, but he seems like a really nice guy. Going to be picking him up in Wytheville and then heading out. Film at 11

Hope y'all are doing well and we'll talk to you soon

Be safe

 

OK, so I guess I can make it public at this point.... I am officially off the road, and will be moving into the office at Richmond. I am going to be "driving" a desk and assuming the position of Fleet Manager. My understanding is that I am going to be "learning the system" and progressing from there. Starting Monday, I will be in the office. Going to be missing the road, but hopefully this new assignment will be just as exciting.

 

Hey there George!

Yes, Lisa and I are still together. Things are going very well on that end.

Thanks for the words of inspiration. Today was the first day and it was, to say the least, eye-opening. Still have a bunch to learn, but looking forward to more.

Y'all be safe