Madera, CA to Phoenix, OR(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) CalTrans Inspection Barn We get pulled into a California Transportation Department inspection barn today! Fortunately, we passed the random inspection with no problems; we even get a sticker! Random Inspections This happens every so often, and so long as you are maintaining your equipment and have all of your documentation correct, it's … [Read more...]
Prove You Can Drive a Big Rig Tractor Trailer – Again!!!
March 30, 2020 by ·
Prove You Can Drive? Eloy, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Sometimes you have to prove you can drive a tractor trailer. Before we can get our next load, I have to head to Schneider National's Phoenix facility to meet with a trainer to review safety policies and take an annual safety check ride, proving I can drive a tractor trailer safely. Load's Not Ready! Once that's done, … [Read more...]
Driving East Arizona on US-60 Featuring Salt River Canyon
March 28, 2020 by ·
Salt River Canyon in Arizona We'll be doing a lot of driving in east Arizona today, including through the scenic Salt River Canyon along US Highway 60. We're starting our day at the Flying J Travel Center near Jamestown, New Mexico and have to make a stop in Gallup to get our tires aired up a bit before heading into Arizona on our way to make delivery in Casa Grande this evening. Akron, Colorado to Casa Grande, Arizona … [Read more...]
