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...]
Snowed In But Still Have to Drive
February 20, 2020 by ·
Today's Adventure Snowed In We're starting the day snowed in where we parked last night. A Recap From Yesterday In the previous video, I talked about the delays associated with getting this load in Redlands, California that we're taking to Loveland, Colorado. The day started out nice enough, but when we crossed the Nevada state line at Primm, we were dealing with a sandstorm, and by the time we got to the Pilot truck … [Read more...]
The Bagpipe Playing Truck Driver
May 24, 2018 by ·
You just never know what you're going to see, or hear, when you're an over-the-road truck driver! In August 2014, I encountered truck driver Phil Puls in Lordsburg, New Mexico. After a long day of driving, Phil likes to unwind by walking around truck stop parking areas while playing his bagpipes; truly a unique hobby among truck drivers. For some odd reason, I like bagpipe music. But, as you'll see, Trucker Kitty doesn't share … [Read more...]
