Comments By Nighthawk

I shpuld be upgrading any day now. The anticipation is killing me, lol.

Also... He has yet to shower and he freaking stinks. There.... I said it.

Today was a long one. Started in New Braunfels and went to Laredo. It was hot as balls, but the drive wasn't too bad. We waited for 2 and a half hours at the yard in Laredo waiting for the dang mud flap to be changed. We napped while we waited. Then we dropped that load at Penske on the border. We went back to the yard to get the bill for the next load, which was at yet another yard. It's the heaviest load I've had so far, and it feels a lot different. But, I've done good with it so far. When we pulled into the Love's for the night, he, of course, had to help me back up into the spot. I am really struggling with the clutch. Either the truck lurches, or it rocks. But, I cannot find that sweet spot where it just creeps backward. It's very frustrating for us both. I made a comment about sucking at this and he kinda lit into me about not being negative and down on myself. We had a very good, hour long talk and I broke down crying at the beginning. I guess the stress got to me.

Forgot to mention, my dang ankles are swollen like crazy! I adjusted my seat and drank more water, but it doesn't seem to have helped.

Today I drove from little rock to new braunfels, tx. I drove about 10 hours total, and we just called it quits. It went smoothly for the most part. He helped me back into our spot here. Aside from that, it was all me, the whole time. There was one time that I dragged the trailer in the ditch... That was scary. And then in heavy Dallas traffic, going up a hill curved to the left and trying to merge into traffic, I couldnt get it into 4th and had to start over in 1st. BUT... I corrected the problem on my own. He even told me I'm doing better!

All in all, I'd call it a good day. AND I get a full 12 hours to rest!! I already ate and pottied. I'm gonna watch The Handmaid's Tale and then pass out.

We started at the yard in Indianapolis and stopped at the yard in Little Rock. I am exhausted, but I have time for a full 8 hours of sleep! Plus a shower in the am! Lots of beautiful scenery today. But, I'm pretty sure my trainer hates me. He's very short with me and seems really annoyed that I'm struggling with backing. I'm not sure why I suck, or how to get better. Other than just listening and trying my best to not take it personally. It's just hard for me to figure out which way to turn the damn wheel. I'm a bit discouraged by it. But I'm not ready to quit. Ima keep at it!

I have to team for 6 months before I can go solo, so it will be after that :(

Started out at around 730 this morning in Ohio. I drove through Indiana and Chicago to Bellwood, IL. So far my impression of Illinois is that it is nothing but traffic jams and tolls. It was crazy getting through all of that in a manual truck. Y'all, it's so hard double clutching is in that ****!

After dropping that load, we're heading to our yard in Indianapolis to pickup another one. We got to see the windmills in Indiana. That was super cool. I hate I didn't get a picture of it. I ran out of hours, so my trainer is driving now. I'm still digging it out here. I just can't freaking wait to have Carol join me.

Oh.... I forgot to say, when we got to the pickup location, the load had already been picked up! So, we drove all that way and barely had time to get out of the yard for no reason. Trainer is mad. I think it's kinda funny... But I see his viewpoint, too.

A long day comes to an end....

I drove from Dandridge, TN to West Jefferson, OH and then from there to just outside Toledo. I drove up and down mountains and through cities with traffic circles and over railroads and down tight 2-lane roads. It was exhausting, exciting, boring, and super fun all at the same time. My trainer slept most of the time in the passenger seat, but was there when I needed him. We're parked outside a Flying J right now, taking some much needed rest time.