May 19, 20214 yr While waiting outside the doctor’s office on 1431 in Cedar Park for the wife, I had some entertainment. It took the tow only 30 minutes to arrive, and another 20 to get him hitched up in the center lane and away.... Edited May 19, 20214 yr by Armybrat
May 19, 20214 yr Taking a little break. Been running pretty hard this year. That does not appear to be Galveston.
May 19, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, drifter379 said: Taking a little break. Been running pretty hard this year. That hot load of freight will just have to wait.
May 19, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Armybrat said: While waiting outside the doctor’s office on 1431 in Cedar Park for the wife, I had some entertainment. It took the tow only 30 minutes to arrive, and another 20 to get him hitched up in the center lane and away.... Rock haulers. Pffft.
May 19, 20214 yr Heh.... saw a show on Discovery called “Humongous Moves” about disassembling a restored WW2 Spitfire in England, packing it in a shipping container that was sent to the US on a ship and then transported via truck to an aviation museum. Driver said he had hauled a lot of different cargoes, but never a Spitfire. Lol
May 19, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Johnny Sack said: That hot load of freight will just have to wait. Well done.
May 19, 20214 yr Sorry I don’t have a pic, but witnessed a tractor trailer making a right hand turn at intersection, mashing the fuck out of the front end of a suburban that some dumbass was driving right up behind the rig as he swung out wide left to make the corner. He had his turn indicators on in plenty of time. Other driver just flat out not paying attention… Frustrating seeing a hardworking motherfucker’s day get messed up like that.
May 19, 20214 yr On 4/14/2021 at 9:14 PM, drifter379 said: Some of my boys doing work on the new moody arena. They are hauling out of Heldenfels in San Marcos. So, while you wait for those guys to unload, do you just chill in the sleeper with your dick in your hand, or do you have to help/supervise the unloading?
May 20, 20214 yr Taking a little break. Been running pretty hard this year. The rates are ridiculous right now. Wonder how much money you missed going on vacation?
May 20, 20214 yr 14 hours ago, slorch said: Sorry I don’t have a pic, but witnessed a tractor trailer making a right hand turn at intersection, mashing the fuck out of the front end of a suburban that some dumbass was driving right up behind the rig as he swung out wide left to make the corner. He had his turn indicators on in plenty of time. Other driver just flat out not paying attention… Frustrating seeing a hardworking motherfucker’s day get messed up like that.
May 26, 20214 yr Author That does not appear to be Galveston. Eleuthera, Bahamas. Turns out the house we rented was a couple of properties down from Lenny Kravitz. This was our beach. Less than 100yards from the back porch.
June 2, 20214 yr Hey OP: How's that Pete holding up? Any mechanical issues, other than routine maintenance?
June 3, 20214 yr Author Hey OP: How's that Pete holding up? Any mechanical issues, other than routine maintenance?A few weeks ago the dash lit up like a Christmas tree. Had it towed to a shop in Rockford IL. Was told it was just a software update. Not a warranty issue so it cost me $2200 for a $200 update. Turns out the fuckers didn’t fix the problem. 2 weeks later I start getting all kinds of warnings for the def level. Limped into a shop in bumfuck MO. Turns out the sensor in the DEF tank that checks the level was bad. $600 and two days later I was back on the road. But honestly besides that just routine oil, lube, and filter changes. I’ve already been through a full set of tires.
June 3, 20214 yr 45 minutes ago, drifter379 said: Limped into a shop in bumfuck MO. Hey, I've been there!
June 3, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, drifter379 said: Limped into a shop in bumfuck MO. I think they have a sister shop in bumfuck, Arky. I didn't even get a kiss or a t-shirt.
June 3, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, drifter379 said: A few weeks ago the dash lit up like a Christmas tree. Had it towed to a shop in Rockford IL. Was told it was just a software update. Not a warranty issue so it cost me $2200 for a $200 update. Turns out the fuckers didn’t fix the problem. 2 weeks later I start getting all kinds of warnings for the def level. Limped into a shop in bumfuck MO. Turns out the sensor in the DEF tank that checks the level was bad. $600 and two days later I was back on the road. But honestly besides that just routine oil, lube, and filter changes. I’ve already been through a full set of tires. I assume that you were late on a delivery? Does that cost you money?
June 3, 20214 yr I don't want to know what a full set of tires cost you. And by that I mean I really want to know what a full set of tires cost you.
June 3, 20214 yr Author I run Bridgestones and with the discount I get with Mercer I pay around $440 a tire.
June 10, 20214 yr Buddy of mine is a broker. Called him the other day to check on a driver that had missed pick up. He said the guy was getting blown by a lot lizard at a truck stop.
June 10, 20214 yr this cunt fell asleep and killed somebody, and she still has a commercial license? That's outrageous.
June 11, 20214 yr After popping back in this thread I’m thinking drifter must have hauled some of my cargo at some point.
June 11, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, MAUFRAIS said: It has to be fake. Want to know why I know you've never trucked cross country?
June 11, 20214 yr Fair enough. It’s why I love this thread. I don’t understand this world. But I do understand that it’s part of mine.
June 11, 20214 yr It’s confirmed fake. The account is faking being a truck stop to sell t-shirts online. Like the one she is wearing in that pic.
June 13, 20214 yr Author After popping back in this thread I’m thinking drifter must have hauled some of my cargo at some point. What is it?
June 13, 20214 yr Author It’s confirmed fake. The account is faking being a truck stop to sell t-shirts online. Like the one she is wearing in that pic.It’s still real to me dammit!!
June 14, 20214 yr Author Delivered a couple of A/C units in Deep Elum this morning. That’s 75 above me in the pic.
June 21, 20214 yr That into the twilight video was good. Glad to have you added to my odd assortment of YouTube follows.
June 23, 20214 yr from Jim Livingston photography, whom i believe is a Surlist. Edited June 23, 20214 yr by slorch
June 23, 20214 yr On 6/13/2021 at 10:45 AM, drifter379 said: What is it? All kinds of shit. I am the GM for a freight forwarder here in Houston. Got stuff moving all over. if you’ve ever hauled a subsea XT from Galveston to Berwick then for sure you’ve carried our cargo.
July 10, 20214 yr On 6/3/2021 at 8:12 AM, drifter379 said: A few weeks ago the dash lit up like a Christmas tree. Had it towed to a shop in Rockford IL. Was told it was just a software update. Not a warranty issue so it cost me $2200 for a $200 update. Turns out the fuckers didn’t fix the problem. 2 weeks later I start getting all kinds of warnings for the def level. Limped into a shop in bumfuck MO. Turns out the sensor in the DEF tank that checks the level was bad. $600 and two days later I was back on the road. But honestly besides that just routine oil, lube, and filter changes. I’ve already been through a full set of tires. DEF systems are a pain in the ass, and trouble shooting them always seems to cost extra time. We've had that issue on our fleet more than a handful of times. It sucks. Glad it was( only) 2 days for you.
August 10, 20214 yr Author New shoes for the donkey. 8 tires @ $413 each 4 aluminum wheels @ $215 each Edited August 10, 20214 yr by drifter379
August 10, 20214 yr That stinks. You wonder to what Degree this was preventable? Hopefully they'll have the Right Guard in place next time.
August 10, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, BearMace said: That stinks. You wonder to what Degree this was preventable? Hopefully they'll have the Right Guard in place next time. It's a Secret.
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