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Discussion in 'USA Truck' started by Green Machine, Aug 4, 2011.

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  1. Aug 7, 2011 #21
    Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Has anybody heard any scuttlebutt about a very serious rollover accident either Friday or Saturday? I heard a driver did and is either dead or in intensive care.
     
    Moose1958, Aug 7, 2011
    Moose1958, Aug 7, 2011
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  3. Aug 7, 2011 #22
    goodchoice10

    goodchoice10 Heavy Load Member

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    One of our gang? I heard of a fatality fedex vs camry on 81 in va, that's posted on here. Heard nothing from us.....
     
    goodchoice10, Aug 7, 2011
    goodchoice10, Aug 7, 2011
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  4. Aug 7, 2011 #23
    Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    What I heard was a USA truck, but I might have misunderstood the fedex wreck.
     
    Moose1958, Aug 7, 2011
    Moose1958, Aug 7, 2011
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  5. Aug 7, 2011 #24
    goodchoice10

    goodchoice10 Heavy Load Member

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    It's on the TTR, I forget where I read it though.
     
    goodchoice10, Aug 7, 2011
    goodchoice10, Aug 7, 2011
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  7. Aug 10, 2011 #25
    Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Well I am down again:biggrin_25513:I just turned my tractor in to be serviced. The APU simply will not run for more then about 8 to 12 hours before throwing a code 53 (low voltage on regen) then shuts down. Last night around 1130 it threw a code 43 (high back pressure) and shut down. I was already wet with sweat all over by that point. I send in a message advising dispatch to get my load relayed and I headed to Roanoke. I can't figure out why I have been so snake bit in regard to my tractor. All I know is I am waiting for someone in Van Buren to get to work and I plan to chomp some ###. I have had enough of the USA Truck trash they call a truck. The way I see it is simple, if they want me to drive for them get me in a tractor that is not breaking down 1 or 2 days out of the week. If not then let me know so I can go find a company that will.
     
    Moose1958, Aug 10, 2011
    Moose1958, Aug 10, 2011
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  8. Aug 10, 2011 #26
    Thomas0810

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    someone posted on here recently about using the window in the sleeper in the pro star to assist in a blind side backing.I did this today works great and made it alot easier.Had to do a blind side back this morning in Oklahoma City off of a four lane street.
     
    Thomas0810, Aug 10, 2011
    Thomas0810, Aug 10, 2011
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  9. Aug 11, 2011 #27
    chemsoldier1

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    chemsoldier1, Aug 11, 2011
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  10. Aug 11, 2011 #28
    Green Machine

    Green Machine Medium Load Member

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    Yup, knew that little "trick" before I got my Prostar. Makes blind siding SO much easier lol!!! There was one time I needed to use it with my 9400i, but sadly they don't have a nice little window so I blind sided pretty good for what I had to work with. Had to do a U turn and blind side into a dock with railings on both sides (2 door dock). Didn't do it once, but twice... They had me pull out so they could unload the other two trucks because the Mexicans loaded my trailer improperly.
     
    Green Machine, Aug 11, 2011
    Green Machine, Aug 11, 2011
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  11. Aug 11, 2011 #29
    Green Machine

    Green Machine Medium Load Member

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    I know my week hasn't been as bad as some others... but its still pretty crappy lol.

    Here's my week so far (starting Tuesday) Roughly 1800 miles (planned) this week unless I get this next load dropped early somewhere.

    OH > NJ
    NJ > NH
    NH > NJ

    This Weekend: NJ > OH (Monday delivery). Going to either call customer to see if I can deliver early or see if I can drop (out of route) at the terminal.

    Crappy miles, crappy weekend (although might do a 34hr @ home), crappy pay. Not making me want to stay haha....
    15 days and counting until vacation :D.

    I'm currently not Regional lol.
     
    Green Machine, Aug 11, 2011
    Green Machine, Aug 11, 2011
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  12. Aug 11, 2011 #30
    Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    my week?

    spartanburg to crossville tn 200 + miles
    crossville deadhead to loudon tn 30 miles
    loudon to roanoke 300 miles (maybe)
    roanoke to philly about another 300 miles
    i got a load here near allentown pa to south boston va with deadhead its about 400 miles

    i will be forced down in roanoke again till at least monday

    it looks like its 1 meal a day time again

    last week was crappy this week will be crappy and next week promises to be same.


    welcome to usa truck or is that experience usa truck. sleeping in 100 degree heat (apu out) hungry, miserable and discouraged.

    and nobody in van buren gives a tinkers #### about me.
     
    Moose1958, Aug 11, 2011
    Moose1958, Aug 11, 2011
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