A Big Circle This drive is just part of a big circle in the western US! After we deliver this load of flour from Commerce City, Colorado to Portland and pick up our load of grass seed in Halsey, Oregon, we'll head back to Casa Grande, Arizona, completing the big circle in the western US States. Load of grass seed from Halsey, Oregon to Casa Grande, Arizona I've lost track of how many times I've done this big circle; … [Read more...]
Things to See and Do While on the Road
There is a lot of awesome scenery around the country and there are many places you can visit when you have some down time. I like to plan down time in areas I want to visit. #TruckingLife
Rolling Down Cabbage Hill Oregon With A Heavy Load
July 20, 2021 by ·
Rolling Down Cabbage Hill . . . We're starting our day at the Flying J in Caldwell, Idaho and we've got 400 miles to cover today, and our drive will include rolling down Cabbage Hill near Pendleton, Oregon. With A Heavy Load We've got a heavy load on this trip, so downhill speed management will be critical. Our day starts out with nice weather, but once we get to the western side of the Cascade Mountains we'll encounter … [Read more...]
Ramblin Driver At The End Of The Day
July 14, 2021 by ·
Ramblin Driver I'm just a ramblin driver at the end of the day after watching and commenting on other drivers trying to park at the Flying J in Caldwell, Idaho. Sometimes, the best entertainment is at a truck stop watching from my driver's seat. It's amazing, sometimes, watching other drivers trying to park at the end of the day. I'm amazed, sometimes, at the decisions some drivers make with regards to choosing a parking spot. … [Read more...]
