The misadventures of a rookie tanker yanker

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Mortarmaggot, Jan 2, 2018.

  1. Smut

    Smut Light Load Member

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    What is your truck governed at? I also like to start my day at around midnight or so for that exact reason.
     
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  3. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    65 mph, just like everyone's. I normally don't roll up so much money belt, but today was a good day of mostly flat roads with light traffic. Back east I'm generally happy with 500. Lol

    I'll be rolling up a lot of money belt when I leave Colorado. If it's to Markham empty, miles will fly by on 70.
     
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  4. Smut

    Smut Light Load Member

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    I've had some 600 mile days in the east but only when empty and when starting around midnight. When loaded, the liquid can really slow me down quite a bit in traffic.
     
  5. Ian2175

    Ian2175 Bobtail Member

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    Great read about your experience so far. I saw that you wrote there are mixed reviews about the Atlanta terminal. Is there not enough work around Atlanta or is it something else? Thank you!
     
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  6. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Hope for Pasadena Tx. They might even send you West. We used to have some loads in Sacramento that went to Brown Summit NC and Iowa City.
     
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  7. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    Some guys say they only get short runs outta there. That hasn't been my experiences. Granted, I've only hauled from there three times. The shortest one was along my way home, so that worked out great. The longest was up into NY.

    Oh, and some folks simply hate Atlanta due to the traffic, which is understandable.

    There is a lot of Atlanta work. That's not an issue.

    You know what they say about truckers and puppies.....
     
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  8. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    I am praying for Pasadena. That Texas terminal is great with some good loads. Would like west and back towards NC too.

    I'm halfway unloaded, so I'm going to call logops to see what they want from me next. If they give me a choice....lol
     
  9. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    And the winner is Markham, Illinois. It's running empty for tank wash, so I'll spend the night here and be in Markham Sunday evening.

    Today has been mostly easy driving. (322 miles) Left the Loves at 0045 and stopped at the Flying J seven miles from my delivery. Spent an hour and a half there before going to deliver. Dennys grand slam is what it was.

    Currently I'm a little over half unloaded. ( Arrived 15 minutes early)

    Spending tonight at the J after an afternoon with the in-laws. Just a short visit. Might not even leave the truck stop, Denny's is always good with me twice in a day.

    Will update when I get assigned another load, or something interesting happens.
     
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  10. Ian2175

    Ian2175 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you. I live just outside of Atlanta. I understand the complaints about traffic here. I am starting driving school in 6-8 weeks and Superior is at the top of my list for places to apply.
     
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  11. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You might want to call the Atlanta terminal manager to make sure the school you are looking at is on the approved list.
     
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