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...]
Delivery Failure In Portland, Oregon
April 6, 2020 by ·
Phoenix, OR to Portland, OR(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Delivery Failure After a beautiful scenic drive north along Interstate Highway 5, we'll have a delivery failure in Portland, Oregon. Despite some early morning fog, we were on track to make this delivery on time before we ran into bad weather and traffic as we got closer to Portland. Beautiful Scenery There is a segment during the … [Read more...]
Driving the Wrong Way After Jumping the Curb
December 9, 2019 by ·
Today's Adventure Crazy Trucker Driving the Wrong Way! Boardman, OR to Oakland, OR(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) I've seen a few crazy things out on the road, but I think this is the first time I've seen a trucker driving the wrong way! This evening, after picking up our next load, we'll watch in awe as another truck driver rolls over a curb and a median to make a left hand turn out of a truck … [Read more...]
