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A Long and Interesting Day in The Life of a Trucker

April 27, 2020 by Rick ·

A Long and Interesting Day Toledo, WA to Sumner, WA(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today has been a long and interesting day! Things started out OK, but went downhill after dropping our loaded trailer at Schneider's drop yard in Sumner. We were supposed to deliver this load to the receiver, but it was rescheduled for after the weekend. Trailer Troubles Schneider's drop yard is near this … [Read more...]

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Inconsiderate Drivers at Truck Stops

June 30, 2019 by Rick ·

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...]

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