Tumwater, WA to St Helens, OR(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Journey Inconsiderate Drivers are Everywhere You really have to watch out for inconsiderate drivers at truck stops; especially other truck drivers! We made the two early morning deliveries and headed to the Pilot Travel Center in Tumwater, Washington to take a break and get fuel. After getting fuel for the truck, another … [Read more...]
Made it Through Portland Traffic in the Rain
Today's Journey Oakland, Oregon to Tacoma, Washington(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Driving in the Rain It's going to be a rainy drive through Oregon and Washington along Interstate Highway 5 today. Of course, that's not really surprising; it is, after all, the Pacific Northwest. Portland Traffic Also not surprising: Portland traffic is horrible. It's even worse when it's … [Read more...]
Ranting About Panhandlers at Truck Stops
Lodi, California to Oakland, Oregon (click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Journey I want to talk about panhandlers at truck stops, but first a little about today's journey. We're starting out at the Flying J Travel Center near Lodi, California today as we work our way north to Tacoma, Washington to make delvery late tomorrow night. Actually, it'll be during the wee hours of the following … [Read more...]