Made it Through Portland Traffic in the Rain

Today's Journey Oakland, Oregon to Tacoma, Washington(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Driving in the Rain It's going to be a rainy drive through Oregon and Washington along Interstate Highway 5 today. Of course, that's not really surprising; it is, after all, the Pacific Northwest. Portland Traffic Also not surprising: Portland traffic is horrible. It's even worse when it's … [Read more...]

Ranting About Panhandlers at Truck Stops

Lodi, California to Oakland, Oregon (click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Journey I want to talk about panhandlers at truck stops, but first a little about today's journey. We're starting out at the Flying J Travel Center near Lodi, California today as we work our way north to Tacoma, Washington to make delvery late tomorrow night. Actually, it'll be during the wee hours of the following … [Read more...]

Not Going Home Tomorrow After All

Today's Journey Today's plan was to deliver this load in Phoenix and then pick up a load in Buckeye that is going home to Las Vegas tomorrow! Indio, California is where we're starting our day today and we're heading for Phoenix, Arizona to deliver a load we picked up in San Bernardino yesterday. Indio, Calfornia to Phoenix, Arizona (click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) It's a nice day for a drive … [Read more...]