What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I thought you were the planner. And dispatcher. Heck, fire em all.
     
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    Worse when you are the planner.
     
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    I never got stuck on the street but some of the farm access driveways arent to easy to get in and out on a good day. Add snow and ice the chances of getting stuck increase greatly. Sometimes they don't even plow that well, they certainly don't salt much.

    Not complaining just saying the job has it's own set of unique challenges but hey that's trucking.

    I would rather haul milk then trash. Trash stinks and I don't really want to smell like it lol.

    I really like most of my farmers. They are good people.
     
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    I’m dreaming of a white delivery.
    Just like the ones I used to know.
    May all your days be merry and bright.
    And may all your deliveries be white.
     
  5. Dave_in_AZ

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    Just like I told Mack, you get back 10X what you wish upon others.
     
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    Oh God they are loading the truck. Probably too late to get out of this now.
     
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    Hopefully no more white deliveries anytime soon. Can I do it yes. Do I want to drive in that mess not really. Job is much easier on a mild day.
     
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    :laughing3:

    Meanwhile, I’m sweating my begonias off in Salisbury today. It went from winter to summer overnight.
     
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    Which way you coming Dave????

    Oh never mind.... It don't mater unless your swinging by the house first you're going to see snow in the northern rockies Sat. and Sun.
     
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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! SNOW.GOD.