Wyoming Shutdown

This week was nuts. I never drove WY before this week and was shut down for 2 days. When the roads opened I headed out to dry to wet roads with patches of ice. As I got further the lake effect snow.moved in. The ice was thick... the winds picked up and the wrecks started. I saw 2 trucks collide in the opposing direction. .. then as I was in 6th gear driving a very cautious 15 to 20 mph with my flashers on.. a truck came flying past me and then about 1000 ft ahead he slid from the right lane across the grassy median strip and Jack knifed. A pickup did a 180 and ran off the road to my right... and just when I thought I was safe.... I got to the WY NE stateline....a truck in front of me was pulling over to the shoulder so I moved left to give him room.... but he wasn't moving.. he was being pushed by the wind then just fell on his side.

It took me 2 hours to drive 70 miles to better conditionsy. After driving only 300 miles I was exhausted...and thankful I was safely parked.

One thing I will say about prime and my awesome fleet manager is that they want me to be safe. At no time did I feel pressured to grin and bear it. I was constantly messaged "be safe... stay put.... what is a safe eta...let me know if you need to shut down again"

When I parked for the night I didn't get a "why did u only drive 300 miles" I got a "good job at staying safe. I movrd your appointment time a couple days. Have a good night"

And this is just one more reason why I love this company ... I've heard horror stories of other dispatchers and companies. Not here... not in my experience.

I had to read your post again. Drive carefully. Do not drive faster than the conditions allow! This is something that reminders,over and over again, is a very good thing. Thanks again

Good info on the walmart. I highlight "good truck stops" in my fuel boon ad well as decent places to rest or park. Love youz guys and your helpful tips