Superior Carriers 2011

Thanks for the heads up. I've spent a lot of time in the Chicago area and over in Joliet.

Seems like there are going to be a lot of those midnight, 3 am, 5 am etc. loading and unloading times.

Biggest problem I have right now is just getting out of Kingsport. Too many driver and only 1 shipper that only loads about 4 a day.

 

I haven't been able to get out of KPT yet. I went down to Greer for the orientation and Haz-Mat class. No probs there..actually enjoyed it.

I left my truck at the yard with a list of things that needed to be fixed before I could get out with it. I am not being picky..if it's a DOT or safety issue it needs to be fixed. It's not my Terminal Managers butt in a sling if I get a bunch of tickets.

I got back and they hadn't even touched my truck so I had to sit for two more days while they worked on it. Finally got the truck straightened out and guess what...no loads.

I have worked for this company for 3 weeks and have yet to pull a load for them.

I REALLY hope this isn't an indication of things to come. If it is I might be better off just moving along.I can't just sit around until I am broke. We shall see...

 

not good. one shipper to get out.

 

Yeah, I think we have something like 36 drivers (?) at the KPT yard and Eastman is the only shipper there is. They are loading somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 loads a day.

Steve (terminal manager) told me that 90% of the drivers were home for the 4th and I was the last one on the board because of my truck.

Puddin' wouldn't go home if they didn't make him from time to time. He would stay out 6 months at a time I do believe.

I figure it will be next week before I get out. Once I do get out I am going to have to stay out for a while to make some money.

 

I pulled an out and back load to Brownsville TN today and got another one that picks up tomorrow for a 14;30 delivery Wednsday to the same place.

Brownsville from KPT is around 420 miles each way.

 

Yep, it is pretty good for home time. The 14:30(Central time) delivery time is aggravating. Looks like it will be a 2 am(eastern) arrival back at the yard .

But it's all good. I am getting used to pulling liquids and shifting gears again. It didn't really take too long. I've been out of liquid tanks for 4 years and driving an auto for 2.

Stay safe out there.