Saturday, October 8, 2011

At least it wasn't a shutout. 

Friday, October 7, 2011

Drove into Mequon, Wisconsin and delivered first thing this morning.  My next load isn't until Monday morning in Darien, WI.  Went to the Pilot truck stop in East Troy, WI for the rest of the weekend.  Caught up on a lot of paperwork that I have been putting off.  Also did some projects with the truck that I have also been putting off.  Now I can relax and enjoy a quiet weekend of football.  Hope the Gators don't get too creamed by LSU tomorrow.  I'm afraid it is going to be a massacre though.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Went and got my trailer at the yard.  It is definitely not as nice as the JRC trailer.  48 foot step deck.  It is pretty beat up.  Oh well, it works.  Then went over and picked up my first Daily Express load.  I'm not sure what they are except the paperwork says that they are steel castings.  Doesn't tell you very much, does it?  Anyway, there are 44,700 pounds of them and they are going to Wisconsin.

Finally got on the road.  Sure feels good to be back on the road again.  Drove to Gary, Indiana and stopped at the TA truck stop for the night.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Last day of orientation!!  Its done!!  I'm an official Daily Express driver now.  LOL  So far I'm very impressed with the entire organization. Very professional.  Everyone here, from the guys in the shop to all the office staff, are very nice and pleasent to talk with.  They really make you feel welcomed.  

They finished with my truck in the shop.  Here is my new look:

They also finished putting on my new (used) headache rack.  Looks pretty good.

Then I got all my stuff put on it - chains and binders.

The trailer is still not ready yet.  They have one thing on it to fix.  The shop will do that tonight and I'll pick it up in the morning.  Then it is over to pick up my load.  I'll be VERY glad to get back on the road again. 

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Orientation day today.  Got a bunch done.  One more day of orientation tomorrow.  I have a load waiting for me when its done.  Thats a good thing!!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Pulled into the Daily Express yard in Carlisle, PA first thing this morning.  Glad I got here a day early.  Got a few things done already.  The truck is in the shop and has had their inspection done on it already.  I'm checked into the hotel.  Orientation starts tomorrow at 8 am. So far so good.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

I'm all moved in up in Jacksonville.  Really enjoyed having a few days off.  Especially spending them with loved ones!!  Back to the road today.  Drove bobtail from Jax up to Hagerstown, MD today.  On my way to Carlisle, PA to the "home office" of Daily Express. Have orientation Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.