Journey Of A Thousand Roads

Ok, a couple of long days. Lots of waiting at shippers and receivers.

Reason number 1429 why I think I want to do flatbed..... CHICKEN Processing plants..... UGH.... Chickens go in, Poultry comes out....

I'm going on a red meat diet now. (well, at least until I have to pick up some beef or pork somewhere)..... Man, what a nasty smell. I swear I could still smell it in the truck the next day. I think it got on my shoes.... and my trainer says, "Wait until Summer, then it's really ripe..." PU.

Finally got out of the backwoods of MS and AR. Picked up a frozen load in Russelville AR and we're headed to NM. I was so excited to head west.

I've been doing the marjority of the driving. Lots of different roads and conditions. I have 43 hours now. Shifting is getting better, I still miss a gear or two here and there, but I feel more confident now. He's been letting me back in today, I need the practice. Drove 400 miles on 40 west bound through AR and OK, the wind out the the south all day. really screwed our mileage up. I was doing 56 and barely squeaked out 6.0 mpg. I had seen 8.0 while headed to texas last weekend.

Lots left to learn, but I'm having a blast. So far I have not regretted the decision. I do miss my kids and GF, but I think in the end, this will be worth it.

Everybody be safe out there.....

 

I'm loving this easy trip. Picked up in AR, made it to within 60 miles of the 90 today. I have driven the last two days. I'm up to 43 hours now. Getting lots of practice doing just about everything. The only thing I haven't done is bump a dock. But that's coming.

In NM now, I'm loving the weather and views. Man, I forgot how much I missed the west. I love the wide open spaces out here.

I am hoping we'll get to see some winter weather soon, I would like the experience.