Comments By Trucker Chris (CK)

I typically use two load locks/bars for that and had those types of loads often when i ran western regional, they've never shifted or toppled. If in doubt, add another load lock. I typically carry 8 just so I never get caught with less than I need.

Springfield MO? Looks like a place I've delivered several times.

Laura

Is that you in the middle, LoL ?!?

Sure is, to both! lol

Share some photos of unique and interesting places you've ended up on the road. This place is still one of the coolest I visit.

Hours of blissful solitude...punctuated by moments of sheer terror.

They say the same thing about airline pilots.

I don't know much about them, but some of their equipment looks like it's held together with tape. My first Level 1 was in CA at Mountain Pass CVEF, and there was an Ashley truck in the bay next to me getting written up for all sorts of things.

I was nervous because it was my first one, and the inspector told me I had nothing to worry about with my 2020 tractor and 2020 trailer (this was around beginning of July 2019.) He then pointed to the Ashley truck and said "This guy on the other hand...." and giggled.

That's really the extent of my knowledge and experience with them. It may not be typical.

"The only predictable thing in this industry is unpredictability."

"...But that's truck drivin'. "

That's awesome Daniel, congrats on getting to where you're at and good luck!

Jim,

This is entirely on you. You knew what you were doing, you knew you were putting your career in jeopardy, and now you're acting like a child accusing these companies of falsifying your drug test. You cry discrimination, but let me explain something to you: being a user of illegal drugs (MJ is still illegal at the federal level, and DOT is very clear on this,) is not a protected class. It's a ridiculous statement. Both Werner and Pam are reputable companies. Man up and do what you have to do to return to duty.

Don't Make The 6 O'clock News!

Or YouTube. 🙃

I use my Garmin Dezl 780 for cross country navigation. I use my Omnitracs Navigo for last 10-20 miles as it has been hand programed in some instances for the specific customer location. Both GPS systems do absolutely get it wrong, and often.

I use my company provided last mile directions to understand the specific routes they want us to take near the customer, and the overhead Google Maps satellite photos to get an idea of what the customer location and surrounding area looks like.

I also subscribe to TruckerPath and pat for their truck GPS plan, but only use it for route planning and to find stops along the way.

My Rand McNally motor carrier atlas is an invaluable reference on the rare case that I need it. But when I need it, I'm very grateful I followed the advice of many here and bought one.

GPS should be updated often and the atlas should be replaced at least every 2 years.