Been Here Before! Well, we've been here before! Of course that happens all the time with some places, but this hasn't been one of those places. And, since it's so tight here, I'm glad! Bakersfield, California to Manteca, California(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Out-Of-Route Trailer Drop After delivering our loaded trailer in Manteca, we'll have to drive 30 miles out-of-route to move an empty … [Read more...]
California Inspection Barn
April 4, 2020 by ·
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...]
Mountain Driving in a Semi Takes Longer Than You Think!
December 22, 2019 by ·
Oakland, OR to Fernley, NV(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Adventure Mountain Driving We've got a lot of mountain driving to do today, and mountain driving always takes longer than you think it will! Driving north or south along Interstate Highway 5 in southern Oregon and northern California involves a lot of mountain driving. It's scenic, but it's slow going in a semi truck! Today’s … [Read more...]
