Tricky Trailer Troubles Cost Us Four Hours Yesterday

Today's Journey After picking up this load in Lexington yesterday, I discovered that the trailer had a problem with it's brake lights. By the time a service truck arrived and spent about 20 minutes finding and fixing the problem, four hours had been lost! We were only able to drive about 36 miles to the Mount Sterling Pilot Travel Center where, fortunately, they had some parking available. At least we've got a beautiful day … [Read more...]

Driving Across Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania – Brazil, IN to Carlisle, PA

Sunday, August 13, 2017 After yesterday's delays in Missouri and Illinois, we're running behind schedule and cannot make on-time delivery. Plus, we have another tire problem! In the morning I called in to HQ to let them know I couldn't make the delivery appointment. Later in the day I learn they want me to drop the loaded trailer at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania terminal and they'll reschedule delivery with a different … [Read more...]

Moving like the Wind – Delivering Beans to York Pennsylvania

Today we continue our journey to deliver beans to York, Pennsylvania. If you didn't watch the video where we picked up the load, check that one out first: Roll that Beautiful Bean Footage – Hauling Beans from TN to York, PA This map shows the route we’re taking to York, Pennsylvania: Along the way I discuss how I occupy myself while driving. I never get bored while driving so long as I have podcasts and audio books … [Read more...]