Loggin on "Line 3" for TMC

i know that situation all to well with no parking @ a customer or if there is room for parking, once u load/unload u have to vacate the premises immediately; can't stand those types, especially wal-mart dc's

 

Blind, how is the flatbedding going on your knees? After 21 years in the Infantry, I am worried climbing up and down the flatbed will do it's toll..

 

you not telling me nothing that i haven't done before, lol. i know what u mean all tooo well; but, what i do in a case like such is i carry me a few gallons of water along with usual shower stuff & go behind truck in shorts & clean up that way. it's not the best but it does til i can grab the first shower i can (which is something i don't do often but always keep those things for emergencies)

 

These were all my issues this past week. However being in the Northeast there are not a lot of truck stops. I got caught in a bad situation and my lack of experience took it's toll on me.

 

I am feeling better and I have been reading a lot of post about planning while on the road. I have some hoops to jump through for TMC but I am confident that I will be back at it next week. It has been tough sitting here and wondering how TMC would see what happened to me. They have been very good the last few days. My truck in Buffalo will be taken to the Indy terminal. They said my personal stuff will be there and at some point I can be routed through to pick it up. Until then I get to buy another map and shower bag with all the necessities for that. The only thing I am concerned with is my passport is in the truck in my "shower" bag and would like that back quickly. Totally out of my wits that day and left it behind. Blind I was told about the TQM class. They have it on June 23 and again on July 14. I will be taking this class. Time management and trip planning. On a Saturday at Des Moines.

 

Also I like rest areas better. I just have to plan better to get the shower in. I am getting that mini refridge/cooler from walmart and the lunch box oven. I will be better equipped I know that much. This has truly been a learning experience but man it made me feel like a complete fool. Will not let that happen again if I can help it.

 

Rest areas are my favorite too, but a perfect day lands at a truck stop so I can take my shower without wasting my clock. I have been starting my days by 5am so I'm shutting down early enough to usually have no problem finding a spot. Glad you're doing better Jeff. I hope you find things better once you have all your supplies in truck.