Missouri On My Mind Peculiar, MO to Grand Prairie, TX(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) I've got Missouri on my mind, Peculiar, Missouri in particular. We're starting the day at the Flying J Travel Center in Peculiar, Missouri, just south of Kansas City on interstate highway 49. Headed to Grand Prairie,Texas We'll be driving south on I-49 to I-44 near Joplin, Missouri before crossing into … [Read more...]
A Long and Interesting Day in The Life of a Trucker
April 27, 2020 by ·
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...]
Prove You Can Drive a Big Rig Tractor Trailer – Again!!!
March 30, 2020 by ·
Prove You Can Drive? Eloy, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Sometimes you have to prove you can drive a tractor trailer. Before we can get our next load, I have to head to Schneider National's Phoenix facility to meet with a trainer to review safety policies and take an annual safety check ride, proving I can drive a tractor trailer safely. Load's Not Ready! Once that's done, … [Read more...]
