The last time I wrote, I was headed to the house for a couple of days before delivering in Iowa on the 22nd...I ended up at the Freightliner dealer in Dubuque, IA after I unloaded. Same issue as before with the check engine light. There were bad main wires going into the ECM. Got those … Continue reading What a Week

I got up at 0145 this morning and headed 90 miles out of my way to Greer, SC to look for an available skateboard. I was able to find one and was back on the road headed to Huger, SC in 30 min.So glad I decided to do that too as when I got to … Continue reading It’s confirmed yet again…I’m a dumbass

I unloaded right when they opened this morning. Ran past the Pilot to scan the BOL so I get paid and than came back to the same truck stop I was at last night. Pilot was still packed.My DM sent me a message around 4 asking what I was willing to do. She had been … Continue reading Been sittin all day, but have a pre-plan

I loaded at AK Steel in Rockport on Monday. The last time I was there I picked up one coil on a skateboard. This time I picked up 3 coils on a step-deck. On a regular skateboard there is a mark on the deck where your center point is. Or if that is worn off … Continue reading Yet Another Lesson Learned

I am at the TA in Denmark, TN. It's about an hour east of Memphis. I am here until Sunday and than head to Rockport, IN again to get loaded Monday morning. I am staying here till Sunday for two reasons; 1) There isn't a major truck stop in Rockport and 2) I will have … Continue reading Seriously Dude?!?

Sure is a good thing I decided to check my Hotmail from my computer to clean out the Junk folder. For some reason I actually glanced through them before just selecting all and deleting.Well, one of the emails was this:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ty,Thank you for entering our Photo Contest on Bed In A Box truckers site. We are … Continue reading I Won a Contest!!!!!

The truck won't be done until tomorrow. They are replacing all the injectors, which they had to order. I am also getting a new DOC and DPF which are key components to the Aftertreatment System (ATS). I think said ATF earlier. OoopsHere is a link to understand it all more. http://www.detroitdiesel.com/emissions/epa2007/aftertreatment.aspxThe mechanic had a feeling … Continue reading In Texarkana for the night