Running with JCT, Part Deux

I hear that. I made it to Pilot in Sturbridge, got stuck trying to back in with a heavy load of air. After getting in a spot spent the next couple hours helping other guys get parked. It was good to see a mess of guys helping other drivers.

I was amazed to see how many drivers wanted to make lock to lock turns to get a spot. Doesn't work that way in slop. Slow and easy with no large movements.

 

But does bring up something I've wondered. Weather and mechanical breakdowns reasons for running late are understandable.

What happens when you get stuck at a customer, maybe a certain chicken place, for hours upon hours making it impossible to make your next appointment? Will they reschedule or hand it off?

 

First priority is on time delivery. So a hand off would be expected. However, during weather like we have experienced the past week, rescheduling becomes more common.

 

I had a great rest break in Arizona. Kept the windows rolled halfway down and slept with the curtain open because I was facing east so I knew the setting sun wouldn't wake me up.

I didn't waste much time rolling those windows up after I woke up, though. The sun had gone down and the temperature had dropped all the way down to 58!

Hopefully winter will mosey along before I make my way up northeast.

 

58, ouch that is so cold. LOL

I am delivering in Hickory NC then headed home to surprise the wifey. It is a nice 29 degrees here with icy roads and 10 inches of snow on the ground. Roads are good enough though for an on time delivery and I am ready to get home for a few days and am debating coming back Monday or Tuesday. LOL

I am glad y'all decided to keep the thread going and will contribute as I did in the other. Have a great weekend y'all.

 

I know how you feel. I get home thru the week and on weekends but I am used to being by myself and it is quiet while out on the road. When I get home it is kids screaming at each other and the wife going on about this and that and I am like yeah. I do love my wife and kids very much but when you are used to the quietness being by yourself it is challenging at times. But I would not change it for the world.

 

Case in point: I was rescheduled for 2/16 @ 3am. No biggie. Only 75 miles away. May run up to TA and have mom come over to have dinner with me.

 

I hate you.