Trucking
She’s Gone
So when I was returning back from Georgia, I stopped at the TA in Ashburn to check out my fuel leak from my engine. They confirmed that it was the fuel injector, and that they couldn't repair it - it had to be done at the dealership. After realizing the extent of repairs in addition to having to change out the door hardware, I texted my friend Jude for advice. Never … [Read more...] about She’s Gone
Pulling from the Port of Savannah
So I arrived at the port of Savannah ready to start the day, but unfortunately at the wrong gate. "Bobtails must take Gate 5," the guard howled. I made a beeline to the right gate, showed them my TWIC card and CDL and hoped for the best. The guard printed out a sticker to wear on my vest. I then veered right to the truckers assistance kiosk to make a phone call. You … [Read more...] about Pulling from the Port of Savannah
Stranded at Biloxi Beach
So I woke up at the crack of dawn and went for a swim in Biloxi Beach. What a treat to be able to park on the pier and walk out the beach for a run and swim before I head out. Yeah, there were swimming advisories of high bacteria in Gulfport, but there was several miles away. After drying up, and shaking all the sand off my feet, I was ready to roll. When I turned the … [Read more...] about Stranded at Biloxi Beach
Long Layover in Dallas
I arrived at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Dallas hoping to deliver sometime Sunday morning. I waited in the long line of trucks that snaked all the way out to Frontage Road. How could this be? Was I even n the right line? I parked my truck and bolted by 30+ trucks to check in at the guard shack. "What's your ASA number?" the guard asked. I scanned the BOL, couldn't … [Read more...] about Long Layover in Dallas
Distressed Load
So first thing this morning, I got a call from an agent. Didn't recognize the number, almost didn't pick up. "Are you in need of a trailer? We have a distress load that needs to be picked up at the TA in Jessup, MD and delivered to the UPS "No, thank you. I'm not interested," I replied. Then I gave it a second thought. This was an Amazon load to the UPS Cargo … [Read more...] about Distressed Load