Author Archives: Rhonda

The Adventureland Caper

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Rhonda

This was written by my partner Chum, with some input from me. I know you will like this one. Its not a trucking story, but it’s a story from one of my bus driving days. The Adventureland Caper On an … Continue reading →

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Maintaining The Equipment: The Driver and The Company Share The Responsibility

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rhonda

Whether or not a trucking company or bus company will do the necessary maintenance to the vehicle is one good way to determine if a company is right for you when searching for a bus or truck driving job. But the driver also needs to understand their equipment, how it functions, and how to inspect it. Continue reading →

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My First Bus Route

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rhonda

Driving a bus full of children is never an easy task, but add a terrible Iowa snow storm to the mix and you’ve really got your hands full! Continue reading →

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Meal Time Can Be Tough For Women Truck Drivers

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Rhonda

Many women truck drivers and I have talked about the problems we face when trying to get served a meal at a truck stop. But the problems don’t seem to stop there. It seems that women in general have problems … Continue reading →

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A Bus Accident That Never Should Have Happened

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Rhonda

My boss and I and another woman driver were at the Conway, Arkansas bus factory picking up two new buses that we would deliver to our Ames, Iowa office before the buses would be delivered to the Iowa school districts that ordered them. Unfortunately, the busses were never going to make it to their destination. Continue reading →

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Passing My Pre-Trip Inspection Exam Was Not Easy

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Rhonda

I will share my experiance of doing my pre-trip with the CDL examiner back in 2001.  This will fit right in with TruckerMike’s blogs.  I chose to go to a driving school to upgrade my Class B CDL to a class … Continue reading →

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Chicago At Christmas 2005 Day 2

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Rhonda

BRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!  It’s 3:30am and it’s chilly in the truck. I start it up and after it runs enough to get the oil moving thru its parts, I flip on the high idle.  I also turn on WGN, it’s a station … Continue reading →

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Chicago At Christmas 2005 Day 1

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Rhonda

I am not thrilled about going to Chicago in December so close to Christmas.  At least I get to take “my” truck, the one I used on all the Dallas trips.  I am driver 2 on this load.  I top off … Continue reading →

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Freeing Frozen Trailers After The Ice Storm

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Rhonda

It’s Friday – three days after the ice storm. I have to work today and this weekend. Not much has changed since Tuesday. The damage to the trees and lines will be normal scenery for a few days. Fog, freezing … Continue reading →

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Another Ice Story

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Rhonda

A major winter storm has hit a number of states leaving a thick layer of ice on everything! What a mess to deal with! Continue reading →

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The Training Truck

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Rhonda

This is month two of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with their talk of how they are now truck drivers. PLEEEASE! You know nothing after 2 weeks. You abuse me by grinding my gears and not keeping me clean. I am not thrilled at all running around in a parking lot all day. Continue reading →

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Noon Bus Route

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Rhonda

I’ve learned to always expect the unexpected no matter how stupid it might seem. The only thing I don’t do is to watch for falling airplanes. Continue reading →

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The Graveyard

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Rhonda

Full of dead semi’s and buses in a back lot, all are silent and aging and rusting in their final resting place. Oh, the stories they could tell us. The buses are on one side and the semi’s are on another. They have been dumped for newer models. Their owners quickly forgot how dependable they were with all the miles and years they had together. Continue reading →

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Out Of Training And On My Own

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Rhonda

I passed my training period and I’ve been assigned a cabover.  This does not thrill me. I really wanted one of the newer trucks, but I know I have to start somewhere.   Does this mean I’m a Professional Driver?  I … Continue reading →

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Fun Things To Do

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Rhonda

Life can be a lot of fun on the road. You get to see so many places and do so many things that sometimes it’s great to do things that will help you remember and appreciate it all! Continue reading →

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