Descending the Dreaded Grapevine Hill

Today's Adventure Phoenix, AZ to Lebec, CA(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Descending Grapevine Hill We're going to descend the dreaded Grapevine Hill today! If done incorrectly, this steep downgrade can be deadly; so, let's do it the right way. Starting in Lebec We're starting at the Flying J Travel Center in Lebec, California, and we'll be driving north to Lathrop, California to make our … [Read more...]

Terminal Velocity – Phoenix to Lebec

Today's Adventure Today we're travelling from Phoenix to Lebec, California. Phoenix, AZ to Lebec, CA(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) From Phoenix, Arizona Our next load was waiting for us at Schneider's Phoenix terminal in the form of a pre-loaded trailer. After a fuel stop in Avondale, we'll head west to California, retracing our route from yesterday. To Lebec, California We're stopping … [Read more...]

Making Delivery in Phoenix

Today's Adventure Making Delivery We're making delivery in Phoenix today, but first we'll have to drive the remaining 15 miles in California before crossing into Arizona. Blythe, California to Phoenix, Arizona(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) No Empty Trailers When we arrive at the delivery location we learn there are no empty trailers to hook for this drop and hook delivery. But, that's OK … [Read more...]