Heyl Journey with xlsdraw

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  1. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    I have been to the Akron terminal just once. The folks seemed alright. I was only there on a Saturday morning. They have at least 3 buildings there's. An office, a shop, and a multi function building that had sleeping rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, TV room. Nothing fancy but adequate. I think you'll like Heyl. I got no issues with them personally, I just am not sure they can run me like I want to run. This trip out I'll probably make a decision.
     
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  3. pattyj

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    Ive been in contact with Nichol and Errin,a couple real nice ladies.Told Errin im looking forward to driving for Heyl and meeting all you folks.Do they have a drop yard in Sioux City at the Cloverleaf?Ray said they did but don't recall ever seeing any heyl trks there.
     
  4. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Don't know Patti. I picked up at Dakota City once so far.
     
  5. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Camped at the J in Butte. Gonna roll on over to the T/A in North Bend early in the morning. Should be there around noon. Gonna stage there this time. I have rolled into my final 10 minutes of drive all 4 days. 575, 650, 699, and 651.
     
  6. TLeaHeart

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    having a good trip.... did you hit the wet spring snow? and you don't deliver until tuesday... One can rack up the miles running away from the population centers.
     
  7. xlsdraw

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    In and out of the wet stuff all day yesterday. Looks like a couple nice clear days now.
     
  8. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Glad I got to TA North Bend at 1130 PT. It's about full now at 1340 PT.
     
  9. pattyj

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    I had orientation today and completed today.Have my load for tomorrow going to Sioux Falls.I like them starting me out easy and the load is only 4000 lbs,works for me,lol.The road test was long.Heyl rather me drive in the center of my lane rather then hugging the shoulder white line.That was about the only issue he had and my backing needs alittle work.Only reason I couldn't back is because Tony made me nervous,lol.But hes a real nice guy,if fact everyone is nice.I hd a crash course on elogs,about a half hr at most but it seems pretty simple and basic.I'll find out tomorrow.I have the elogs you have.
     
  10. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    That's great. If you'd like, we can just share this thread. You will learn the Bluetree fast running local. I finally got a message today after 4 nice days of silence. I use my own gps but the Bluetree has a decent one in it. The logs has a next option at the bottom with a variety of options after selecting a duty status. Example: touch on(on - duty), then touch next, then touch pre trip, then touch OK.
     
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    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Did you get a decent and clean truck? I am in a 09 Freight liner without an apu.
     
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