Driving Into California on US Highway 6

Driving Into California Hawthorne, NV to Redlands, CA(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) We're starting out the day in Hawthorne, Nevada and we'll be driving into California on US Highway 6 to Bishop where we'll pick up US Highway 395. We'll follow US Highway over 200 miles south to Hesperia where we'll connect with Interstate Highway 15 on our way to Redlands. A Very Scenic Drive This drive, … [Read more...]

Fertilizer Load Out of Post Falls, Idaho

Post Falls, ID to Ontario, OR(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) A Fertilizer Load After a day off in Spokane, Washington, we're picking up a fertilizer load from Post Falls; just across the state line in Idaho, near Coeur d'Alene. This load of fertilizer is bound for Redlands in southern California. Post Falls, Idaho to Ontario, Oregon Once we get our load, we'll retrace most of our route back … [Read more...]

When A Drop and Hook Goes As Planned

Drop & Hook Goes As Planned When a drop and hook goes as planned, it's a beautiful thing! Drop & Hook Operations Are Quick A smooth drop and hook pick-up can be a 30-60 minute operation when it goes well; and most do. Drop and hook deliveries are about the same then they go as planned. Live-Load & Live-Unload Operations Are Not Quick Compare this with the one to five hours it takes for a live-load pick up … [Read more...]