This was a short week for us because we couldn’t work Monday
1) Davenport iowa to Benson NC , we arrived at 5 1/2 hours early, unloaded us right away
2)Benson to Weldon NC for reload. 6 hours early, no problem, they loaded us right up
3) NC to Champaign Illinois, (1st delivery) our dispatch had arranged for a 7 AM delivery because third shift didn’t unload where we were going. We checked in at 3 AM anyway and they said.” We’ll unload you right away!”
4) Illinois to new Berlin WI, (2nd delivery) 10 hrs early again… unloaded right away
5) 30 miles to reload in Sturtevant Wi. Probably my most challenging dock yet Because of backing in off of a street with traffic and landscaping boulders, keeping the cab from being able to get around in front of the trailer, coupled with tight dock spacing. My wife spotted me with a headset And we got it in Without rubbing anything.
6) Wi to Davenport Ia just a drop and hook for a new load
7)Davenport, Iowa to Lexington, Nebraska, unloaded and reloaded at the same place
8) Nebraska back to Davenport, Iowa
3550 miles in 4 days with 7 stops. Not too shabby.
One thing I’ve learned over the last few months is that if dispatch tells you you won’t be able to load or unload until a certain time it never hurts to show up early and walk in. Be polite and give them an opportunity to tell you yes or no. it doesn’t always work but it’s amazing how many times it does.
Sometimes everything just goes right
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