Survived my first year and now have 48 state reg/insurance!
 

Merry Christmas to you all. Just read Steve Booth's "book" :) on his first trip out. Good job Steve-- you are baptised by fire!

I am celebrating one year of over the road trucking. It has been a ride. I could, and hopefully will, write a "book" like Steve's with some of my experiences. But, not today. Today is Christmas and I am off the road for the first time in 9 days and home with all my extended family.

My biggest Christmas gift was being able to now obtain 48 state insurance coverage! Effective January 1 I will have 48 state registration to go with it and can head out on the "big road", hopefully somewhere South and Warm!

I have been hauling hay the past couple weeks here in Southern Idaho, just back and forth from Idaho Falls to Jerome (188 miles each way). Pulling doubles which has been a new experience; we spent 12 days working on these two old piece of shee ite trailers that my cousin bought. A 40' lead with a 30' pup. Had to re-wire both trailers; new brakes here and there, new hubs, some new bearings, new airlines, some new air cans, lots of welding, new tires... well, you get the picture. The experience of re-wiring the trailer from one end to the other was very good learning for me. :P

Anyhow, I just wanted to tell all my online super trucker friends hello, thanks for your help over the past year, and God Bless you all and be safe out there. And Steve, good job on the coveralls. In this cold winter weather, my MUST HAVE list includes my insulated coveralls, Columbia insulated pac boots, lined leather gloves, and a warm hat. Saves your butt when you are out there working in the cold! 8)

Merry Christmas everyone, and hope we all have a profitable, safe New Year....... :)

Congratulations on making it past your first year and a major hurtle. You improvised and made things work in your favor. I know it has been difficult running with the limitations on running radius. A friend of mine did very well pulling doubles hauling hay in the West. One more week and you will be free to go where you want. I am glad you made it. Enjoy your holiday with the family. You have earned a few days off. Come January 1, you will be in a position to greatly impact your income in a positive way. :rock:

Thanks Gman. I think better times are ahead. Here's hoping we are all too busy running to post anything on Class A next year!!! 8) John

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.
Congrats on your accomplishment

Thanks Yoopr. You guys helped me out so much in this past year. What a great thing this website has been for me and other new guys getting started. A true God Send.......

8)

Used to run the top of your State pretty often-Miss 4th of July Pass in the Winter :P