OTR: How to order things and get them delivered while on the road?

I ordered a replacement Phone once...Got a Loves to accept it for me.
But they (VZW) screwed it up anyway sent the wrong one, and a day to late.
So still didn't get it.

(I) Won't try that again.
Maybe they can accept a package for you at your company Yard.

 

I have a mailbox at my terminal.

If I need something I'm dropping a trailer and going to get it via pc or pull in a big box.

What item are you looking for exactly maybe someone here can help.

 

I always try to time stuff like that for when I'm about a week out from my off time at home. Problem with sending it elsewhere for pickup is what happens if you get re-routed or a load cancelled? Then you wind up having to chase the package or item down and more than likely, have it sent to your home address anyway.

Another solution is if I have a PM due and I know I'm going to the yard soon, I can make arrangements with my DM and he'll hold it until I get there. You could also do it if you know your recap is ka put and a 34 is on the horizon along with knowing ahead of time where you'll be spending it. Otherwise, you're looking at a lot of headaches.

 

Typically had my family take it for me, problem was I only went home about once a financial quarter...It was an issue for me...I had to have books shipped to a TS once for a semester at school last year (spring semester, so around January-ish) and it was an absolute nightmare. I had the books shipped to the Loves in Rolla Missouri while I was on a 34.

Only problem was; the company I ordered the books from, didn't honor the next day shipping I paid nearly $25 for...The books were delivered to the Loves, 7 DAYS AFTER THE FACT. God bless the manager, David was his name as I recall. Dude ACTUALLY TOOK IT TO THE POST OFFICE WHEN HE GOT OFF WORK, SHIPPED IT TO MY HOUSE, AND LET ME MAIL HIM A CHECK TO REIMBURSE HIM.

That could've ended up so much worse! It was $300 in books, you could easily resell them for about half of that.

 

We use a PO Box, but some will not ship to a PO Box.
Timing for days off as a second tactic.
Third is my good neighbor.

OTR brings its own unique challenges.

 

Scary how sometimes you have to rely on the decency of other people in this industry.

 

I rarely get home, but I still have stuff sent there. Talk to your company and see if they will accept packages for you at the terminal you see most often. I believe you can put "John Doe c/o XYZ Company". Never hurts to ask.

 

Theres always walmart. A lot of them have plenty of parking for trucks. I get a lot of my things there.