Parked Here for the Night

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by TruckDuo, Jan 9, 2014.

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  1. Rocks

    Rocks Road Train Member

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    Hey TruckDuo.... so how is it like this new job? Is it like go-go-go...? How is the equipment? Is your wife satisfied with the truck?
     
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  3. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    +1 on both of these.

    I would plan a trip back ASAP. With or without the form. Talk to your company about it. A driver of your caliber sounds like they would be willing to work with you, and even if they couldn't hold your job I would think you would be rehireable.

    And if you aren't. Well there are plenty of good companies out there that will take you.
     
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    Anyone heading into the northeast tomorrow (Monday) and Tuesday, be extra careful. Blizzard Warnings are up from northern New Jersey into New England for 24-36 inches of wind driven heavy snow.

    ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
    TUESDAY NIGHT...

    THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW YORK HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
    WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
    TUESDAY NIGHT. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

    * LOCATIONS...NEW YORK CITY AND SURROUNDING IMMEDIATE
    SUBURBS...LONG ISLAND...AND MOST OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT.

    * HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WITH BLIZZARD
    CONDITIONS.

    * ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 20 TO 30 INCHES...WITH
    LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 4
    INCHES PER HOUR EXPECTED LATE MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING.

    * WINDS...NORTH 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS 55 TO 65 MPH...STRONGEST
    ACROSS EASTERN LONG ISLAND.
     
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  5. coueshunter

    coueshunter Heavy Load Member

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    Sitting behind home depot in Tucson for a few more hours. Then crossing into komifornia
     
  6. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Parked at Liberty Fuel in Phoenix. It's a chilly 79F.
     
  7. Rocks

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    Set temp in the truck for 78F... Maybe it's a little warmer than that in here.... feels pretty cozy... :biggrin_25519: It's darn freezing cold out there... :biggrin_2552:
     
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    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I actually got to test the AC in this new truck coming down 17. It got up to 85 in some spots.
     
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  9. Cranky Yankee

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    i hope they get you to the dealer before the snow starts tomorrow Miss Rocks
    sounds like a major storm screwing up everything for days
     
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  10. Rocks

    Rocks Road Train Member

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    I am afraid I may get stuck here for who knows how long.... the snow is coming sometime tonight and will intensify tomorrow till Tuesday maybe... Dealer is about 20 miles from here but when I'll be there...? Shall see...
     
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  11. wore out

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    Rocks don't be hard on yourself over putting the diesel in the DEF tank. The only reason I hadn't done it yet is lack of opportunity. I promise you if it can be goofed up I have goofed it up. Hope all goes well with your Dad.
     
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