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Supposedly one of the secrets to running for Coors and the trailer inspection is to have the inspection done at the terminal instead of having it done at Coors. The terminal guys are apparently a little less picky. LOL!
J
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Also, didn't it used to be that it couldn't be shipped east of the Mississippi? I'm having Smokey and the Bandit plot flashbacks...
There was a time when Coors Beer was brewed, shipped, and stored cold. Never was at room temperature, let alone back of a big box down the highway in July temperature!
Your trivia for the day.
Awesome to hear. As of now I still don't know now what I want, but I will enjoy otr for the time being. It is awesome having windshield time, I have figured out a lot haha.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Back in the day, I forget all the details (hey, I'm 65, give me a break!). The President (Ford) went to the US west, in Air Force One. Someone in his entourage bought a case of Coors and took it back to Washington aboard the Presidential plane.
He got caught using government transportation for private purposes. That was all over the news.
I looked it up, #9 on the list.
Back in the day, I forget all the details (hey, I'm 65, give me a break!). The President (Ford) went to the US west, in Air Force One. Someone in his entourage bought a case of Coors and took it back to Washington aboard the Presidential plane.
He got caught using government transportation for private purposes. That was all over the news.
I looked it up, #9 on the list.
Wow haha that's awesome. I enjoyed the whole list
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Thanks folks!!
@G-town--Errol's right, we use just regular Swift dry vans. I wish we had dedicated trailers though since they have to be almost perfect for picking up cans. It's hard enough to find an mt as it is, but even worse when it's gotta be top quality. I wondered same thing about the temperature when I took an 8 hr break in Vegas in 100 degree weather and parked in the sun.
@Brett--nailed it as always.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.