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highroller 09-02-2007 02:12 AM

Driving in Delaware....
 
Just picked up a "part time" driving position that is only 3 days out, the rest home. They go to Delaware alot (reefer), and its mainly picking up containers (no live loaded/unloaded crap. I have mainly only drove South/& West. I know East can be tricky!! and containers can be as well. Still sorta a newer driver, (had some time off)......ok fire away <lol>.......how bad? :cry:

Sealord 09-02-2007 08:42 AM

Containers
 
Who maintains the containers and chassis so it isn't on you? Be very good on pre-tripping including checking brakes, make sure you have chocks with you. BOL

Bonkers 09-02-2007 02:23 PM

Delaware is a cake - out truck enforcement units are fairly decent guys looking for real issues (unlike the MD guys who once made me scale my pickup.) Delaware drivers are fast, but in my biased opinion, are fairly predictable and generally considerate. Truck enforcement units drive white vans and state police drive dark blue vics.

In all fairness Delaware is very small (2hrs from point to point) so you will spend a lot more time in other states.

I assume you're heading to Wilmington (DE Cold or D&S) but if you're heading south of Dover send me a PM and I'll give you the routes you need to avoid beach traffic.

highroller 09-03-2007 06:51 AM

Re: Containers
 
I am unsure....good question? will be finding that out though. Thnx!! 8)

highroller 09-03-2007 06:55 AM

containers
 
That would be great! The exact location wasn't really mentioned...I will be finding out soon though. Thnx for your help!! 8)

ben45750 09-03-2007 12:20 PM

I used to run Dover often. Delaware is a pretty decent state for truckers, like Bonkers said. Roads are good, it's pretty flat and nice scenery.

highroller 09-03-2007 02:01 PM

driving in Delaware
 
Oh good, now I feel better :lol:

silvan 09-03-2007 02:10 PM


Originally Posted by Bonkers
(unlike the MD guys who once made me scale my pickup.)

That doesn't surprise me.

I detest the Maryland DOT with all my beating heart.

ben45750 09-03-2007 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by silvan

Originally Posted by Bonkers
(unlike the MD guys who once made me scale my pickup.)

That doesn't surprise me.

I detest the Maryland DOT with all my beating heart.

I second that! With Ohio in a close 2nd......


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