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...]

780 Miles to Pensacola, Florida; 2 Days to Get There

We're starting our day at the Flying J Travel Center in Jeffersonville, Ohio, but as usual, I forgot where I am in the morning. Today's drive is pretty uneventful with nice weather all day. We'll cruise through Cincinatti and across the Ohio river into Kentucky. We'll skirt Louisville on the I-265 bypass to connect with I-65 south of Louisville. We do run into some heavy traffic in and around Nashville, as always. Cities and Towns … [Read more...]

Delivery in Cincinnati then Picking Up Our Next Load in Buckner, Kentucky

We've just finished delivering the toilet paper to a grocery store distribution center in Cincinnati and we're ready to head about 95 miles southwest to Buckner, Kentucky to pick up our next load. Cities and Towns Featured Along the Way: Cincinnati, Ohio Buckner, Kentucky Scenic Points Along the Way: Ohio River Roads Traveled: Interstate Highway 75 Interstate Highway 71 Kentucky Highway 146 Date … [Read more...]