Comments By Marc Lee

Not scenic but interesting never-the-less.

Still won't upload over high speed internet. Oh well.

Not scenic but interesting never-the-less.

I didn't snap a picture and the video is far too long but a couple days ago there was a Iowa State Patrol Sergeant that was shot and killed in the line of duty. They needed to move his body back home from the coroner's office in Des Moines today. From Des Moines north to atleast highway 20 (50ish miles) on every overpass they had first responders outside their vehicles with lights on. I'm guessing it continued onto US 20 east another 50ish miles to the area it occured. They had 2 state troopers, the hearst, an SUV (I'm guessing his family) followed by 2 more troopers with an additional 3 creating a rolling roadblock about a mile back all with lights activated. It was amazing to see so many first responders come together to send one of their own off even though many likely didn't know him. Something similiar happened last month when a correctional officer and nurse were killed by inmates in a prison escape attempt. I'm not ashamed to say that it brought a few tears to my eyes.

Rob, I can totally relate. Here in Milwaukee we had a bad run for Milwaukee Police Officers. I believe 3 died in the line of duty in less than a year - 2 in pretty short order.

The third was killed trying to serve a warrant. His procession traveled over 10 miles from the funeral home to the cemetery. I was living nearby the cemetary. I grabbed my 3' x 5' flag, tied it to my p.u. and headed over. Standing a few blocks from the cemetary entrance I held and waived it for the 20+ minutes it took the entourage to pass.

Law enforcement and 1st responder vehicles from all over the Midwest, many fully loaded, marked and unmarked were part of the procession. They blasted their sirens as the approached and passed. Many looked right at me - nodding, crying, one or more clearly said thank you. I am tearing up just writing this. It was and still is extremely moving.

I am so glad I was part of it along with many many others.

Be well and be safe!

Long time since I’ve seen one of these; in Wells, NV. Alas, it does not work.

Time machine?

ANYWHO . . . Do many people overnight (take 34's) at a tank wash? Is that a thing? Did I misread ? BE SAFE, well, and rested, eitherhow!

~ Anne ~

Guessing he's at one of the truck stops NEAR his tank wash. I "rescued" him there once. We had a great time together!

I’m in Kenosha WI. I hauled a liad into Wisconsin Rapids and delivered a day early. Made it to the tank wash and will get a 34 in. They had already got me a reload for friday based on the delivery schedule. Guess I messed that up🤭. I will deliver in SC sunday and when they found out I’ll have hours they said pick 1 of 3 loads to reload monday. One was coming right back to wisconsin rapids. That is a load from h**l. I picked Wabash In for next week.

Annemarie clued me in. Text me back. Could meet up Friday if you want.

These four are better looking from a distance, really cool, but not show pieces. Those enclosed trailers cost a bunch more for the owner to use as a transport option, too.

There are two newer Porsches on the rear of the trailer, but those don't do anything for me.

Very cool nonetheless Rob.

I once worked at a Porsche / Audi / Suzuki dealer. (Long story)...

Porsches were always delivered in fully enclosed (side-curtain) haulers. There was always a "special" little something in that last (to be unloaded) spot over the cab - 911 "whale-tail" turbo for example.

There was always great excitement and anticipation until the last little jewel was unloaded.

They still get me excited!

San Bernadino Sunrise

Big Texan

GREAT PHOTOS ROB!

(Miss the "competition" too).

A working pay phone! (I picked up the phone to see if it had a dial tone, and it did)! ... at the Pilot in West Wendover, NV.

(West) Wendover, NV?

Gateway to the Bonneville Salt Flats? COOL!

Check out movie "World's Fastest Indian" for a glimpse into that place, that world, and just a really cool flick!

31 October-Halloween

I have been negligent. AGAIN! Busy, busy, busy will be my excuse.

My numbers for October 2020:

Days Away From Home This Month: 31 (44 days total)

Days Driving: 28

I had one 34 hour reset in Boise, ID. I arrived on a Saturday, then the delivery was not until Monday. I had another reset plus at the terminal in KC, MO. I was there for a grease job when the carrier bearing was discovered to be worn out. Three days later, part arrives, installed, and on my way.

Dispatched Miles: 11,826

Hours Driving: 209.9

Average Miles Per Day: 422

MPH Average: 56.3

Fuel Used: 1480 gallons

Monthly MPG: 7.99 Real numbers; not off the dashboard.

Net Pay: $5943.75

Loads This Month: 15

Shortest Trip: 6 miles! Scaled a trailer that was way overweight, then returned it to the yard. GVW was 80,770! Not hauling that one. I was paid $65 for that one. I also made $20 for driving an abandoned truck and trailer from a truck stop back to the terminal one day while waiting. Some former driver quit and left it at a truck stop 15 miles from the terminal.

Longest Trip: 1967 miles. Madras, OR to Pella, IA.

First winter weather encountered this week (25-27th). Winds in New Mexico, plus snow and ice in NM, TX, and OK. I shut down three times but still delivered on time. I'm still 100% on time pick up and delivery for almost five years. YAY ME!

Lowest/Highest Temperatures: 18/88 degrees.

The current load I'm hauling is only 20,500 lbs of insulation from Indiana to El Paso, with a delivery on 11/2 at 0800. 552 miles to the consignee from Elk City, OK where I am parked tonight.

Still waiting for the Trick Or Treat'ers to stop by.....?

Great Update PackRat.

Nice numbers.