quick trip

my truck was due a service,i put in the shop,only to be told there was a trip that they couldnt get covered,and would i do it.it was a drop in twin falls.i got so far down the road,when i got a pre plan for my return load.that was quick!.i made delivery at 10 am next morning.my collection was for 3am the following morning,and it was only an hour and a half away from were i delivered.so i decided to chance my luck.i got to the customer around lunchtime,i asked if there was a chance they could load me today.sorry,no can do....so i parked up for a long chill out.anyway,i got loaded at 2am.nice easy drive back to drop trailer in taber.got to lethbridge,and put my truck in the shop for the well overdue service.my dispatch got me back real quick,as they promised.my truck is still in the shop,im hoping to hit the road in the morning.
while ive been sat in the lodge ive met a few of the new drivers that are starting their training.most of them seem very good and have come with the right attitude.they've been asking me lots of questions,which ive been happy to try and answer.i think they will do OK.
well that's it for now.Xmas is round the corner,and the weather is changing,so everyone stay safe

rush job

i did a reset in Calgary.got a pre plan to collect from brooks.if you go down tonight,you will be ready for it in the morning.no thanks,i know what brooks is like!!!!.i arrive at 08.00,give them my pick up number,"its on test,wont be ready till after 2pm.good job i didn't come last night.while i sat there waiting,a new driver parked at my side,i think he was called nick.he was asking me loads of questions.ive been there,i know how nerve racking it is.a message to ring work.Andy we have a load ready now,but needs to be there quite sharpish,in Nebraska.oh well,i better get moving.it was fresh meat,i think it had just been slaughtered,as the blood was still running out.i did get it there,although a little late,only due to the time difference.dropped the trailer and sleep.got my next plan,another meat load,but back to Canada!.i had been given plenty of time to deliver,so it wasn't a mad dash up the highway.i stopped at the largest truck stop,Iowa 80.as i was pulling in,i noticed a truck parked at a funny angle and close to another truck.i looked closer and it seems he tried to turn a little to soon and took the front end out of the other truck.he didn't look to chuffed.like i said,it wasn't a mad rush.it was enjoyable.i dropped the trailer in yard at Brampton,and did a reset at the husky in Mississauga.that's were i am at the minute.got a plan,but it may change yet!!!!!!!!