A Long and Interesting Day in The Life of a Trucker

A Long and Interesting Day Toledo, WA to Sumner, WA(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today has been a long and interesting day! Things started out OK, but went downhill after dropping our loaded trailer at Schneider's drop yard in Sumner. We were supposed to deliver this load to the receiver, but it was rescheduled for after the weekend. Trailer Troubles Schneider's drop yard is near this … [Read more...]

We’ve Been Here Before

Been Here Before! Well, we've been here before! Of course that happens all the time with some places, but this hasn't been one of those places. And, since it's so tight here, I'm glad! Bakersfield, California to Manteca, California(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Out-Of-Route Trailer Drop After delivering our loaded trailer in Manteca, we'll have to drive 30 miles out-of-route to move an empty … [Read more...]

Still Sick and Still Working

Still Sick I'm still sick, but I'm still working; because I'm a truck driver! I’m still dealing with being sick on the road, but I am getting better. Shipper Fail After the shipper fail last night, I’m off to get a different load; but I’ve missed out on the load to Minnesota that I wanted so I could visit my daughter. Phoenix, Arizona to Tonopah, Arizona(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Back … [Read more...]