Working for a O/O: From a students point of view

We are going to be rolling in a 05-06 Columbia.

KH

 

Tuesday 2-23

I awoke at 8AM and watched a couple of movies before getting a call to start the truck and do a PTI. My new boss Jerry found us a load from Baltimore to Medina NY. At first we had a replace a tire due to a flat. After that we got rolling towards Baltimore MD to pick up at Domino Sugar. I dislike this shipper because you can not wait in the truck and you have to wait inside the office which offers no amenities. After waiting for about three hours, we got underway. I drove for a couple hours and Jerry took over.

Wednesday 2-24-2-27

Arrived at receiver in Medina NY and got new orders. Proceed 300 something miles to Sturgis MI to pick up from Abbott Nutritionto deliver in Casa Grande AZ. I drove from OH to Sturgis where it was snowing like crazy. Unlike Domino this shipper allows you to sleep while they load you. Jerry took it IL where I drove from there to Oklahoma City where we stopped for a shower and food. We stop at Flying J's so it made sense we get me a membership card. After that he took over and I went into the sleeper for some much needed sleep. I took over in Albequerque NM and drove us to Casa Grande AZ where we unloaded. Got new orders to proceed to Yuma to pick up from produce going to Boston.

This guy is very patient and like training. He does not yell and makes me feel comfortable when driving. Right we are waiting to get loaded and we'll be in Boston on Tuesday. I am enjoying this and love truck driving. Oh the truck is a 04 Columbia w/ 10 spd auto shift and tripak apu. It makes all the difference from idling. I'll update asap but please be patient.

Till then, be safe and i'll catch yall later.

KH

 

Guys this not my computer but his so ill update the thread once a week.

KH