In over my head??

So, you can use PC if you run out of hrs and can't find parking. I did it recently from Oakdale, La to Iowa Park, La because there is "nowhere" to park from the lumber mill to the truckstops in Iowa Park. Id recommend not making it an every day or semi regular occurrence because during an DOT inspection it might look like you're just trying to get a little farther every day.

As for that route. No way Id run I40 all the way to Memphis. 287 out of Amarillo to Dallas, 45 to Houston and 10 straight over. TxDot doesnt F with trucks for the most part. If your truck & trailer are clean, and you're not being a dummy, you'll be left alone. Oh and TxDot doesnt have weigh stations open a lot either.

Plan to park at about 10hrs. Figure a 50ish mph average for your truck so look at stops about 450-500mi out (or less if you're not running that kind of mileage on a daily basis). Once you figure out a route and start making better time, you can start seeing where you end up at longer distances.

 

I’m glad things are working out for you. As far as backing goes, take your time. Don’t get flustered. Don’t hit anything, LOL

regarding personal conveyance, You are allowed to drive to the nearest safe location to do your 10 hour reset. It doesn’t matter what direction you travel in, but it has to be the closest place.

One final note, make sure you are paid when you are supposed to be. Go over every line of your paystub. Make sure everything is in order

 

I bet you have one happy boss........

 

Google some of the backing up videos. There's some good ones. Always watch your trailer and know your surroundings. Get Out And Look. You don't want to hit anything.

 

Take Interstate 10. Sounds like a cake job if the guy pays ok ie(.50 plus) per mile. The hills between Junction TX and San Antonio would be the most dangerous on that route. Houston through Louisiana will be the most difficult part. Take your time.

 

I'm making this reply not because you are wrong. If I were headed east to Florida I would take that same route, in fact, I did so many times. Just a word of warning should go along with this advice. Now, this may be different today. However, there are two US Highways in Texas that have horrible histories as being notorious for speed traps. US 287 and US 59. You take either of these routes you had better be watching carefully. I have had dealings with Estelline Texas and know of several Drivers that have been arrested there. Good route, in fact from that point A to point B it is the best route IMHO. Just be advised there are speed traps all over US 287.

 

Dallas to FL alt is I-20 to Jackson, MS. 49 to Hattiesburg, 98 to Mobile. It’s not bad