Driving Fun in Chicago-Land After Fixing a Light on My Trailer

Today's Journey Before hitting the road, I've got to fix a problem with a light on my trailer. Our next driving challenge is to get through Chicago-Land. It’s slow going sometimes, but, we’ll get it done so we can get through Wisconsin and into Minnesota to make our delivery. The map below shows the route for the load we picked up in Pittston showing where we’re stopping each night: Pittston, Pennsylvania to Rogers, … [Read more...]

Building Supplies Out of Conneaut, Ohio for Pensacola, Florida

We pick up a load of building supplies in Conneaut, Ohio and start on our journey to Pensacola, Florida. The trailer we hooked in Conneaut has a marker light out and it's one I can't repair, so we'll have to make a stop at the Schneider terminal near Columbus to get it fixed. Cities and Towns Featured Along the Way: Conneaut, Onio Columbus, Ohio Jeffersonville, Ohio Scenic Points Along the Way: Scenic … [Read more...]

Trucking Fails: My Truck Breaks Down in Utah

We made our delivery in Hurricane, Utah last night and then drove north to Cedar City to be ready to pick up our next load this morning. After hooking the pre-loaded trailer at the shipper in Cedar City, we head north on Interstate 15 with a planned fuel stop at the TA TravelCenter in Parowan, about 19 miles north. About six miles short of the exit, the truck dies suddenly and we have to pull over to the shoulder and call a tow … [Read more...]