I got really busy at work today so I wasn't able to post much

 

Afternoon guys. Trainer is taking a 34 reset, so I'm just hanging out at one of the company terminals in California. So far, in 5 days, I drove through 13 states for a total of close to 3000 miles. When I get done with my training, I hope to be able to go solo for a while, then I might become a trainer myself when I'm more comfortable with my own abilities.

Hope y'all are doing well. I think I'm going to get some computer training done, then go out and enjoy the fresh air some more

 

 

Hi Sgt Major `Drew,
Your trainer is taking a what ? He must have ate some bad food (?)>

You drove more in 5 days then I've driven this year.
Did you have any bad weather ? Have you driven your rig on ice/snow/rain yet ? Do you enjoy driving a big rig ? What type of semi is it ? Is it a box trailer ?
Is it in good shape ? How many speeds tranny ?

Wish you a safe journey & thanks for the MCF NASCAR update. Keep us updated. Good Luck

 

Evening all. Had to write a letter today as to why i want to work for ups. Building manager is supposed to ride with me and observe, that's gonna be fun.

The train thing yesterday, long story short. It was the Catskill Mountain Railroad, they've been in a long battle with the local county government wanting to convert the rails into train. As of now it appears they've unfortunately lost and yesterday they made a last ditch effort to go where no train has gone before and they took a train an additional 5 miles beyond anything they've ever done before. The last time a train was where they were was 1976.

 

Hi `Keane,
Thanks for checking in with your update. Did you have fun ?
Did you take pictures ? (if so, please share if you can ?).

Oh, I hope you wrote a good letter & told them that you always loved UPS and that it's been a life long ambition to work for such a great company with great leadership

Good Luck & I hope you get the job...

 

I took plenty of pics. If they get on the site i'm working on i'll post a link.

 

Thanks Keane, I look forward to seeing them...Oh, did you get to ride on the train ?

p.s. are you seeing this on your screen

It's not my photobucket account. I don't have one Two of the pictures on the MOTM & MOTY pictures are not showing on the homepage of the Blog ?

 

We're not allowed by DOT regulations to drive more than 70 hours in an 8 day period. A 34 hour reset resets that 70 hour clock and starts you fresh.

So far, I haven't had any bad weather. Got a little bit of rain in Indiana, and there was a nasty crosswind coming across both the Texas Panhandle and Arizona, but no snow or ice.

It's not a bad line of work. It's a lot of work and there's a lot more to it mentally than people think. There's a reason why the good drivers make very good money. I'm currently driving a 2013 Freightliner with a 9 speed manual. Most likely, I'll be stuck with an automatic when I get my own truck as the major carriers (mine included) are moving to automatics in their fleet. I'll request a manual, but I don't think I'll get one. I'll be lucky as it is if I can get solo like I want to. My company favors team drivers (because they can cover more miles in a shorter period of time and they split the mileage pay between drivers), but there are still solo opportunities out there if you're willing to dig for them.

 

Thanks Sgt Major `Drew for your reply. Sounds like a interesting and fun job. I think you might enjoy a automatic if you get into a lot of city stop and go traffic. I know that has to be stressful moments the way that people are driving tonight and don't seem to have respect for the Big Rig's.

Wish you a safe career exploring the USA. Keep us updated & Good Luck