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carterbeauford
Joined: 03 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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another week under my belt, nothing new to report. passed my first truck inspection, I keep it clean but spent extra time on it before I rolled into the yard and the kids in the wash bay hardly glanced inside.
Iowa and Kansas got messed up this week, I got to tarp at Lyons in the middle of a tornado warning the next county over :shock: |
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terrylamar
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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Location: Austin, TX
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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| I was up in WI, IL, IA on my way to Des Moines for PM. While at one of our consignees the fork lift driver was unloading pipe. He didn't pick it up high enough and hit the top corner of my fairing. Of course damaged trucks have to go through Des Moines. They never got to it. I didn't get my PM either, now I'm more than 5K miles over due! Anyway, they had to get me out of there Friday before all the roads closed. I made it out OK, but was listening to the news on the way home and hearing about all the levies bursting. I may not get back up there for another week or two. Now, that really breaks my heart! |
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countryhorseman
Joined: 04 Jan 2005
Posts: 731
Location: The Great State of Texas - Seguin
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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It is pretty bad up there! Although, I know you are just heart broken, not being able to spend some R & R at the Baymont! :-)
Glad ya got out of there in time!
What are you doing all the way up in WI on Line haul anyway!
Later!
terrylamar wrote: I was up in WI, IL, IA on my way to Des Moines for PM. While at one of our consignees the fork lift driver was unloading pipe. He didn't pick it up high enough and hit the top corner of my fairing. Of course damaged trucks have to go through Des Moines. They never got to it. I didn't get my PM either, now I'm more than 5K miles over due! Anyway, they had to get me out of there Friday before all the roads closed. I made it out OK, but was listening to the news on the way home and hearing about all the levies bursting. I may not get back up there for another week or two. Now, that really breaks my heart! |
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terrylamar
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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Location: Austin, TX
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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| They had to get me up that way for PM at Des Moines. Anyway, since I have been on "Line Haul" I have been to CA multiple times, to CO, AZ, NM, FL, WI, IL, IA, OH and other states I am forgetting. I have finally convinced my FM to send me on some better paying loads. |
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countryhorseman
Joined: 04 Jan 2005
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Location: The Great State of Texas - Seguin
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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Yippers, being linehaul out of TX sure limits the gross on the loads! The rates should be getting a little better for the summer months!
Just before I left, the rates in the areas I was running were not all that great, but I was able to switch to mileage, and actually do much better than the percentage guys. Oh well, made a stupid decision, should have stayed on, instead of falling for the local dedicated deal! Oh well!
Good to hear you are still making it work for ya!
Catch ya later!
OH, if you ever load out of Seguin, give me a call! Between SMC and Bellinger, TMC trucks are in and out of here all the time now!
terrylamar wrote: They had to get me up that way for PM at Des Moines. Anyway, since I have been on "Line Haul" I have been to CA multiple times, to CO, AZ, NM, FL, WI, IL, IA, OH and other states I am forgetting. I have finally convinced my FM to send me on some better paying loads. |
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terrylamar
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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Location: Austin, TX
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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countryhorseman wrote: Yippers, being linehaul out of TX sure limits the gross on the loads! The rates should be getting a little better for the summer months!
Just before I left, the rates in the areas I was running were not all that great, but I was able to switch to mileage, and actually do much better than the percentage guys. Oh well, made a stupid decision, should have stayed on, instead of falling for the local dedicated deal! Oh well!
Good to hear you are still making it work for ya!
Catch ya later!
OH, if you ever load out of Seguin, give me a call! Between SMC and Bellinger, TMC trucks are in and out of here all the time now!
terrylamar wrote: They had to get me up that way for PM at Des Moines. Anyway, since I have been on "Line Haul" I have been to CA multiple times, to CO, AZ, NM, FL, WI, IL, IA, OH and other states I am forgetting. I have finally convinced my FM to send me on some better paying loads.
You have been gone a long time! That is CMC and Berridge! I have loaded at both recently as well as delivered Griffen-Pipe to a job site south of Seguin.
I had a Berridge load with 6 stops plus consignee. I felt like a tourist delivering to every city in the state of KS. That is another place that won't break my heart if I never go there again.
You should come back to TMC, bite the bullet and do the orientation again. |
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terrylamar
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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Location: Austin, TX
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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TMC's new policy is to turn down the 70 MPH trucks. Wheel Masters get to keep 70 MPH but are asked to try to limit their speed unless absolutly necessary.
A TMC driver blew past me the other day, which isn't hard because I set my cruise at 62, anyway, I was telling him about the new policy over the CB, but he wouldn't believe me. I think I finally convinced him, as he drew out of range he was telling me how he would never go to a terminal again. Good luck with that. :D |
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countryhorseman
Joined: 04 Jan 2005
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Location: The Great State of Texas - Seguin
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| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:49 am Post subject: |
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Terry, you have to remember, I am a native of this area, for 30 plus years, it was SMC < so habits are hard to break. And as far as Berridge - all the guys that come through that I help with directions, because they are still wrong on the qualcomm usually sound like Bellinger! I sure miss that sweety that works in the office over there! What a package!
Anyhow, call me when you come into town! Maybe I can roust up a cup of Starbucks for ya! :-)
Will PM ya my number in case you lost it!
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You have been gone a long time! That is CMC and Berridge! I have loaded at both recently as well as delivered Griffen-Pipe to a job site south of Seguin.
I had a Berridge load with 6 stops plus consignee. I felt like a tourist delivering to every city in the state of KS. That is another place that won't break my heart if I never go there again.
You should come back to TMC, bite the bullet and do the orientation again. |
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Jeffro
Joined: 12 Dec 2007
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Location: Northwest Indiana
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:29 am Post subject: |
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Hey terrylamar,
What kid of fuel mileage are you getting running at 62? Just kind of curious. I know the 379 is kot known for fuel economy. If I remember correctly, TMC monitors everyones fuel economy and may even give a small bonus. Not sure though. |
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Rawlco
Joined: 25 Jan 2006
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Location: Central Maine
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Your fuel economy gives you points which determine your pay rate.
I am getting around 6mpg according to my truck computer. This is with the duals now and I am always on the fuel pedal in traffic.
On a side note I was getting about 6.4 mpg with the super singles. Of course I have had to idle a bit some hot days since I am sleeping days and running nights now. So I will split the difference and call it a two tenths of a mpg drop after the switch from super singles to duals.
How are you line haul and long haul guys doing? Home Depot freight is moving like gangbusters right now. I guess since people can't sell their house for as much money as they bought it for they are making improvements. Also they are insulating I suppose if they are buying heating oil. |
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Mr. Ford95
Joined: 19 Apr 2005
Posts: 1921
Location: Orange, VA
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| Saw a TMC truck today that had an old flatbed behind it. It had an orange underbody frame and the trailer itself looked like something you see the Western Express guys pulling around. |
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countryhorseman
Joined: 04 Jan 2005
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Location: The Great State of Texas - Seguin
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Mr. Ford95 wrote: Saw a TMC truck today that had an old flatbed behind it. It had an orange underbody frame and the trailer itself looked like something you see the Western Express guys pulling around.
That is from the outfit they purchased out of Florida (TDT)! Most of those trailers were 2006 or newer! Judging by the sales site, they are getting rid of most of them anyhow! |
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Mr. Ford95
Joined: 19 Apr 2005
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Location: Orange, VA
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| I would say the one I saw is in line to get sold eventually. It was real ratty looking. I thought it might have been an old Schneider flatbed one, guess not. :) |
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countryhorseman
Joined: 04 Jan 2005
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Location: The Great State of Texas - Seguin
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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I remember from my last trip to Florida, not long after I left, that the TDT terminal had probably 20 or so, that were dedicated grass haulers! Some of those drivers loved doing that stuff! Hauled grass once, just to get the &%$& out of the state! Was not much worth anything coming out of Miami, and none of it paid worth a darn. Really wished I had already been on mileage when that happened! Oh well!
Catch ya later!
Mr. Ford95 wrote: I would say the one I saw is in line to get sold eventually. It was real ratty looking. I thought it might have been an old Schneider flatbed one, guess not. :) |
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PhuzzyGnu
Joined: 15 Jul 2005
Posts: 348
Location: Planet Houston
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"Southern Dedicated Drivers!
Drivers must live between:
Houston, TX and Hammond,
LA along I-10 or between Shreveport,
LA and Lafayette,
LA along I-49
Now Hiring in Your Area"
So what's the story on this one?
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