The misadventures of a rookie tanker yanker

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

  1. Peter1888

    Peter1888 Bobtail Member

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    Been thinking of trucking for awhile bartending in dallas thanks to your two posts think i found the company to strive for. Thanks for putting in the time to bring us along for your amazing ride..
     
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  2. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    You're welcome. I did a lot of looking before picking a company. So glad I came here. Best of luck.
     
  3. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    Yeah that sucks. I'm between High Point and Wilmington, so I'm in a no man's land area too, but it's 100 either way.

    I'm selling the house next year and moving closer to a terminal. I've got two great ones to pick from. Both have a ton of out and back dedicated, so I can get significant hometime or run the system like I am now
     
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  4. Paddlewagon

    Paddlewagon Light Load Member

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    I always wondered if those outfits running into the mines were worth looking into. I ran a bit of milk into Phx,but always bounced to Cali for a reload.
     
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  5. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    I've only hauled snot into one KY mine. It never hurts to look at a company or talk to their drivers
     
  6. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    Loading in Elwood tonight and running it to Hodges SC for delivery on Monday at noon. Will get around 9 hrs dispatch delay today and a little more towards the end of the weekend. Nice trip with just over 750 miles, but since I'm not far from home, I'll put in a hometime for next Friday.

    Will do a couple short runs and then enjoy adult beverages and some fishing over the weekend....or whatever the kids are up for.
     
  7. lagging

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    Easy drop and hook at Colgate and augusta inbound you will probably be already loaded on the yard and of course I haven’t ran it in forever but when I did the plant you could bring it in anytime after 700
     
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  8. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks. That's about the scoop I got from another driver. It's a good run. There are 4 loads leaving Markham and heading down there Monday. Don't like loading this late in the day,(1700), but it's a weekend so parking won't be as much of a PITA

    I plan to run to a J on the 65 in Indiana to take a 10. That way I can adjust back into an early morning departure and mid day park by my Tuesday load.
     
  9. Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    Relaxing at the house over a long weekend. I'm set up with a Run to MO next. Load Tuesday and deliver Thursday.

    Enjoy your Memorial weekend all. I'll toast to the fallen tonight and remember those who didn't come back.
     
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  10. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Amen.
     
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