Comments By Scott S.

Before this discussion, I wasn't even aware of handicap truck parking spots. Where are they? At truck stops or rest areas? I did get into a tight HOS situation up in Connecticut at a service plaza and had to park in a space marked BUS. Nobody knocked on my door and asked me to move. Maybe I was just lucky.

I've seen a few in truck stops and rest areas. Not many though, but I have seen more at rest areas.

They aren't screwing around with these renovations. I think they are starting on Phoenix soon if they haven't started yet.

I was there last week and I didn't notice anything. Although, I didn't go into the driver lounge. My wife and I picked up a load and left. I can't wait until they do though, because I'm usually there or Albuquerque.

What’s even better people come in, ask questions, prolly read replies, don’t like them and then never take the time to thank the experience minded for taking the personal time to provide valuable answers. Some times these answer are often lengthy and well thought out.

My wife and I got suckered into a lease by a friend of ours, but quickly got out due to personal things going on at home. I'm thankful I found this place before trying to jump into another one. The replies and discussions here have put things into perspective for me and opened my eyes unto what was behind the curtain.

Would be easy to see where you are if you’d update your GPS Location on the TT Tracker, Mik D.

Ok, THAT'S how some of you meet up...

TIL..

Today I seen 3 trains go by with trailers, I'd say 70% were JB Hunt, 20% Schneider,and the rest different lol was interesting actually

Those are the ones I primarily see when I'm out west. They are usually double stacked with 80% JB and Schneider. The rest are hub group and whatever typical containers associated with the different boat lines.

I did intermodal for about 3 weeks when I had some stuff going on at home. I was lucky and the company I worked for leased their trucks from Idealease and were practically brand new. The 40/45 foot containers were just like pulling a 53 dry van, with the exception of being REALLY noisy when empty. The 20 foot containers are a lot more challenging to back up if you are used to a 53 foot trailer. They react in half the time. There were lots of heavy loads, because when they get shipped on the boat, they get billed by the cubic foot, and they make every inch count. We were permitted up to 100k gross weight.

I didn't have a TWIC ID, so I couldn't go into the ports, but I have heard people get stuck there running out of their 14 because of delays.

I guess it's like anything else, some people love it, the rest hate it.

Do you know if when you switch, can you request a DM? Yours sounds pretty great.

That's great to hear! I have a few specific questions for you.

1. How big is the reefer tank on the trailers? Prime had 30 gallon tanks and I was just curious. 2. Do you get reefer fuel whenever you fuel the truck, or can you stop anywhere and ask?

My wife and I may be leaving our dedicated account in favor of reefer because we may be moving out of our account's hiring area.

How's life in the chilly side Gladhand? Hope they're keeping you busy.

Prime has P.O. boxes there in Springfield at the terminal. You can have everything sent there.