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Schedule too tight?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NightHawk365, May 8, 2019.

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  1. May 8, 2019 #1
    NightHawk365

    NightHawk365 Light Load Member

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    I am looking to get more miles under my belt and have an opportunity to take a once a week run from Spokane to Missoula to Kalispell and back to Spokane via Bonners Ferry. About a 540 mile run, with unload in Missoula, Drop and Hook in Kalispell and a "quick" unload in Bonners Ferry. Dispatch says they regularly get this done in the 14 hour clock, but it seems pretty tight to me. ELD, so everything "should" have to be done by the book. I'd appreciate any advice regarding questions that should be asked, things to look out for, etc when I go talk to them next week.

    Thanks...
     
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  3. May 8, 2019 #2
    starmac

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    Keep the door closed, and mash on it. lol
     
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  4. May 8, 2019 #3
    buddyd157

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    try it, let us know how it worked for you
     
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  5. May 8, 2019 #4
    TankerP

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    A couple of drivers did it in 14 hours during the summer.
    Dispatch: Drivers regularly do it in 14 hours.
     
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  7. May 8, 2019 #5
    NightHawk365

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    That was my first thought.... I suspect it can be done right now, but come October, not a snowball's chance. It's certainly on the list of questions I have
     
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  8. May 8, 2019 #6
    TankerP

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    Try it, you might like it. Just let your wife know you might not be home tonight.
     
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    Truckermania

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    I would say it is very doable in the Summer but in the Winter not so much. Beautiful country up there though, one of my favorite places.
     
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  10. May 8, 2019 #8
    x1Heavy

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    Don't dawdle, get going yer late. =)

    Winter? Forget it.
     
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  11. May 8, 2019 #9
    SteveScott

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    455 miles according to Google maps. Yeah it's doable in summer as was mentioned above. Winter, no way.

    Is any of this agricultural material like fresh apples or pears? You can drive off duty within 150 miles of the pickup location if it is. I did that a few times a couple months ago. I asked DOT and it's legal.
     
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  12. May 9, 2019 #10
    Farmerbob1

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    Sounds doable, if there aren't any issues.

    If the shippers and receivers are solid workers and traffic doesn't go to Hell on you. Make sure to figure out your alternate routes before you need them.

    As others have mentioned, Winter makes things complicated...
     
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