Parked Here for the Night

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  1. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    More like someone isn't doing their job.

    Amen to that! That whole trailer situation was my biggest gripe when I worked for Knight. You drive all over the area because the QC says there is a trailer at such and such. Of course when you get there, there is no trailer there. Or if it is, it's in the condition you describe. Pisses me off just thinking about it!
     
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  3. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    Transam had Gps tracking on all 3500 trailers running around the country looking for empties is just stupid
    I get mad when i have to switch trailers with this company.............and we only have 6 :biggrin_25523:

    but of course the one i switch with the reefer is empty and mine was full
    2 broken load locks and a flat spare
    blah blah blah
     
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  4. Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    ain't much sleep either...
     
  5. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    Waiting at Ceva East Point, GA for our load going to Elk Grove, IL. This will be our last load we pull for Ceva, happy to announce that US Xpress offered us a dedicated run that will get us home two FULL days a week. We'll now be doing Ann Taylor dedicated. Deadhead from Chicago to Louisville then to Los Angles back to Louisville and end in Chicago. The part I'm excited about is being on I-40 a lot. Wont have to deal with winter in Wyoming, Montana, etc.

    Been trucking for almost 2 years now. Each transition we've had has put us in a better position. That has A LOT to do with the great advice we've received from TTR. Hopefully the next transition will be home everyday.
     
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  6. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    after running or I should say bouncing across 40 the only thing to redeem it is the DD in Kingman

    so how much did you pay Chinatown to lie :biggrin_25523:
     
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  7. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    That sounds great, and not running Wyoming and Montana does sound good. But keep in mind that 40 can have it's own set of problems, both in Arizona and New Mexico. But overall, I'd say you cut a better deal for yourselves!:yes2557:
     
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  8. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    The Dunkin Donuts in Kingman and Amarillo :) TruckDuo Runs On Dunkin !

    I paid Chinatown with a book full of gift certificates to Asian Massage Parlors. Well worth it ! :biggrin_25514:
     
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  9. FatDaddy

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    Sounds like a good gig. Congrats!!

    Just remember when you do hit those wintery conditions from time to time on 40 to respect it since winter in Amarillo is way different than winter in Laramie.
     
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  10. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Running another one up to Portland, OR leaving Monday.
     
  11. wore out

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    Dumped out in Houston this morning. Loaded fertilizer back to the house.
     
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