Thursday, December 5, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
Ohio Receivers
Springfield - Gordon Food Distribution Center
4980 Gateway Blvd.
Springfield, Ohio 45502
937-525-7100
2692 Sidley Court
Austinburg, Ohio 44010
440-275-3535
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Save+Alot&fb=1&gl=us&hq=save+a+lot&hnear=0x88318909ec57f603:0x771f6bb3dad8bb96,Austinburg,+OH&cid=0,0,11020193787101956282&ei=sQs-Us6FCoOGyAHMuoCICQ&sqi=2&ved=0CKwBEPwSMAo
Cleveland - Oleksy Meats
2700 E. 40th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
216-432-1330
A bit of a trick ...be sure and look at street view
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Oleksy+Wholesale+Meats&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Oleksy+meats&hnear=0x8830ef2ee3686b2d:0xed04cb55f7621842,Cleveland,+OH&cid=0,0,2939519390453612697&ei=Aw0-Ur_RF-OYyAH9mICoDQ&sqi=2&ved=0CJkBEPwSMAs
Wintersville - WalMart Distribution Center
843 State Rout 43
Wintersville, Ohio 43952
740-765-5700
From Google Reviews -
Ohio Shippers
Lima - Proctor and Gamble
840 N. Thayer Road
Lima, Ohio
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=840+thayer+rd+lima+oh&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x883eeb88ef3ac843:0xa4ee224bbf4bb487,840+N+Thayer+Rd,+Lima,+OH+45801&gl=us&ei=A9g8UqjrO-mQ2gWomICgDg&ved=0CCwQ8gEwAA
Portsmouth - Evans Food/Savory Products
2240 6th St.
Portsmouth, Ohio
Massachusetts Receivers
Andover - Demoulas
340 Ballardvale Street
Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Parking available. Driver friendly
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=340+ballardvale+street+andover+ma&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89e3098e056fa681:0x5bc3fcc97ed185d4,340+Ballardvale+St,+Andover,+MA+01810&gl=us&ei=W5s8UonDIqml2wX4w4G4Dg&ved=0CCwQ8gEwAA
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=340+ballardvale+street+andover+ma&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89e3098e056fa681:0x5bc3fcc97ed185d4,340+Ballardvale+St,+Andover,+MA+01810&gl=us&ei=W5s8UonDIqml2wX4w4G4Dg&ved=0CCwQ8gEwAA
Taunton - Richs
305 Myles Standish Blvd.
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Taunton - Agar Supply
225 John Hancock Road
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
508-821-2060
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=AGAR+SUPPLY+CO,+INC.&fb=1&gl=us&hq=agar+supply+meat+taunton+ma&cid=0,0,3145624616366494406&ei=PIc-UpjcFeW-2gXo04GgCA&ved=0CKwBEPwSMAo
Springfield - PFG ( Performance Foodservice)
1 Performance Blvd.
Springfield, Massachusetts 01104
413-733-3053
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Stocking Your Pantry
Stocking your food pantry will depend on your own personal tastes. It is difficult to maintain a semi-healthy diet while OTR. Many times you will be overnighting in rest areas or in a customer's parking lot and will need to be able to put together a meal. Having a small variety of canned goods will allow you to put together something quickly with minimal clean-up.
Salt and Pepper
Coffee
Peanut Butter
Canned chicken or ham
can be added to many soups, etc. to make a more filling meal
Soup or chili
Snacks -
Trail mixes
Beef jerky
Nuts
Peanut butter crackers
Microwaveable popcorn
Water - bottles and a few one gallon jugs
Gatorade or some type of sport drink to replenish electrolytes
Honey - great in tea if you prefer it to coffee, also has many soothing properties if you should have a cold or scratchy throat
Alabama Receivers
Anniston - Supervalu Distribution Center
2130 Roberts Drive
Anniston, Alabama 36207
256-831-1840
From joey7119 - call, may take load early
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=SUPERVALU+Distribution+Center&fb=1&gl=us&hq=supervalu&hnear=0x888a4d9c67545d09:0xcf6d64600880cd58,Anniston,+AL&cid=0,0,17094835345205549354&ei=Y6Q4UraCH6Sr2wX6g4GADw&sqi=2&ved=0CJwBEPwSMAo
Montgomery - Winn Dixie Distribution Center
Winn Dixie
6080 Mobile Highway
Montgomery,Alabama
Monday, September 16, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Finding Parking Places
Cozad, Nebraska -
I-80 exit 222
There is a lot beside the Pizza Hut for Trucker parking, there is also a Dairy Queen and a Mexican restaurant across the road.
Foristell, Missouri - From Transam Pete -TIP OF THE DAY
In Foristell MO at the TAIf you get here and no room you can continue down the service road 1/2 mile to the west side scale house
the back gate is always open park there and you can idle back in the morning get your coffee
Jackson, Georgia -
I-75 exit 201
Across from the Flying J is a lot that you can pay to park overnight. However, the owners have a small BBQ business, Rudy's BBQ, so long as you buy dinner the parking is free. Mrs. Rudy's BBQ makes a mean Key Lime Cake. Nice folks.....so long as you are well behaved.
Bois D'Arc, Missouri -
I-44 exit
Hood's Truck Stop, older truck stop, usually can find a place to park
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Other States -
Wyoming - Cheyenne
From Honeybadger -
24 hour mobile washouts
$40 cash, $42 check
Lil Al's Mobile Washouts - 307-256-6502
Minnesota - Worthington - JBS
1700 Minnesota 60
Worthington, MN 56187
507-376-4562
From Transam Pete
2 Truckstops across the street
the one north of the highway is better
with a restaurant
From Panhandle Flash
The way that Worthington is set up, you turn onto their property and FOLLOW the signs. You'll have to take the trailer to be washed out and dropped off. If your picking up during the day, you'll get your paperwork at the same place, and the trailer across the street from where you dropped your mty. Trk stop right across the street has a scale.
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=JBS&fb=1&gl=us&hq=jbs&hnear=0x878c82eb071c3921:0xc4e6d699158f2cee,Worthington,+MN&cid=0,0,10162389194335807759&ei=Rpk4Uqy7CuSy2gXNx4CIDA&sqi=2&ved=0CJgBEPwSMAo
the one north of the highway is better
with a restaurant
From Panhandle Flash
The way that Worthington is set up, you turn onto their property and FOLLOW the signs. You'll have to take the trailer to be washed out and dropped off. If your picking up during the day, you'll get your paperwork at the same place, and the trailer across the street from where you dropped your mty. Trk stop right across the street has a scale.
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=JBS&fb=1&gl=us&hq=jbs&hnear=0x878c82eb071c3921:0xc4e6d699158f2cee,Worthington,+MN&cid=0,0,10162389194335807759&ei=Rpk4Uqy7CuSy2gXNx4CIDA&sqi=2&ved=0CJgBEPwSMAo
New Hampshire - Londonderry - Stonyfield Yogurt
10 Burton Drive
Londonderry, New Hampshire
603-437-4040
Call - you may be able to get loaded early
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Stonyfield+Farm+Inc&fb=1&gl=us&hq=stonyfield+yogurt&hnear=0x4cb3444b9dc0a6eb:0xd7c802af25a680eb,New+Hampshire&cid=0,0,13803844941872914788&ei=YKk4UqqSH-SMyAGp0oCoDg&ved=0CJgBEPwSMA0
Maine - Lewiston - WalMart Distribution Center
31 Alfred A Plourde Pkwy
Lewiston, ME 04240
207-344-2700
Missouri - Americold Storage/Schreiber Food
1331 Civil War Road
Carthage, MO 64836
417-358-9027
From kirk -
Americold Storage/ Schreiber Food. 1331 Civil War RD Carthage, MO. That was where I loaded in the cave at Carthage. Follow GPS directions to the main gate, and they will tell you which cave to proceed to. Park outside the cave entrance in the parking area, and walk inside the cave to the office first. Do not drive in without first walking in. Its kinda tight in there, but take your time, and go slow. No big deal. There are several caves at this location, so I guess it just depends on who the shipper is as to what cave you go into. That's my 2 cents. I have only been there one time.
From Hometime Queen -
Trailer must be clean! Coming from the west there is a Blue Beacon in Joplin, from the east there is a trailer wash at the TA in Mt. Vernon.
Get there and check in early at the office, before your appointment time. Don't be late! Be very polite! You will be the last one loaded if you aren't, Husband saw it happen many times.
From kirk -
Americold Storage/ Schreiber Food. 1331 Civil War RD Carthage, MO. That was where I loaded in the cave at Carthage. Follow GPS directions to the main gate, and they will tell you which cave to proceed to. Park outside the cave entrance in the parking area, and walk inside the cave to the office first. Do not drive in without first walking in. Its kinda tight in there, but take your time, and go slow. No big deal. There are several caves at this location, so I guess it just depends on who the shipper is as to what cave you go into. That's my 2 cents. I have only been there one time.
From Hometime Queen -
Trailer must be clean! Coming from the west there is a Blue Beacon in Joplin, from the east there is a trailer wash at the TA in Mt. Vernon.
Get there and check in early at the office, before your appointment time. Don't be late! Be very polite! You will be the last one loaded if you aren't, Husband saw it happen many times.
Swaps
From passport -
I agree with TAPete, always best to give the other driver your number and take control of the terms of the swap as soon as you can.
A few of my ideas of proper swap etiquette:
1) If you have to wake a driver up, use the phone number. If you have to knock, do not go banging on the side of the sleeper like a crazy ape on meth. Tap lightly on the driver's side window and give the driver a little bit of time to respond before you knock a little bit harder the next time.
2) Don't park in the most congested part of the truck stop, get off to the back or side where you can be seen and have some room to drop trailers and execute a swap.
3) Once you arrive at a swap location, in addition to your 024, send a message to dispatch giving your location within the site (example: I am in the blue truck, back row, left side of the truck stop, near the tire shop). Include the color of your truck in the message. Ask dispatch to pass this info on to the other driver, an easy cut, paste, send for dispatch, do this even if you have exchanged phone numbers.
4) Do not park and wait for your swap partner on the exit ramp of a rest area (had this happen twice).
5) Swap info normally includes the truck and trailer number of your swap partner. Make note of this. Don't just go banging on the side of the first TransAm truck you see, wake up the other driver and ask if he is here for a swap (had this happen once). We tend to all run on the major highways and interstates, often more than one TransAm truck at a truck stop.
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For general etiquette, if you need TCH checks, trip sheet, etc. and you see me moving around in the truck, or in the driver's seat at a truck stop. I am your guy! I am always happy to meet another TransAm driver.
If you see my truck but not me and the sleeper curtains are closed and the truck is dark, please do not go banging on my truck like a crazy ape on meth to ask me for TCH checks, trip sheets, etc. (had this happen twice).
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Some of the most common places to swap are -
Effingham, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
Nashville, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Atlanta, Georgia
Peru, Illinois
Gary, Indiana
A few of my ideas of proper swap etiquette:
1) If you have to wake a driver up, use the phone number. If you have to knock, do not go banging on the side of the sleeper like a crazy ape on meth. Tap lightly on the driver's side window and give the driver a little bit of time to respond before you knock a little bit harder the next time.
2) Don't park in the most congested part of the truck stop, get off to the back or side where you can be seen and have some room to drop trailers and execute a swap.
3) Once you arrive at a swap location, in addition to your 024, send a message to dispatch giving your location within the site (example: I am in the blue truck, back row, left side of the truck stop, near the tire shop). Include the color of your truck in the message. Ask dispatch to pass this info on to the other driver, an easy cut, paste, send for dispatch, do this even if you have exchanged phone numbers.
4) Do not park and wait for your swap partner on the exit ramp of a rest area (had this happen twice).
5) Swap info normally includes the truck and trailer number of your swap partner. Make note of this. Don't just go banging on the side of the first TransAm truck you see, wake up the other driver and ask if he is here for a swap (had this happen once). We tend to all run on the major highways and interstates, often more than one TransAm truck at a truck stop.
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For general etiquette, if you need TCH checks, trip sheet, etc. and you see me moving around in the truck, or in the driver's seat at a truck stop. I am your guy! I am always happy to meet another TransAm driver.
If you see my truck but not me and the sleeper curtains are closed and the truck is dark, please do not go banging on my truck like a crazy ape on meth to ask me for TCH checks, trip sheets, etc. (had this happen twice).
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Some of the most common places to swap are -
Effingham, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
Nashville, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Atlanta, Georgia
Peru, Illinois
Gary, Indiana
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Maine Receivers
South Portland - Hannaford Bros.
From Transam Pete
Hannaford Bros in South Portland Maine
don't follow GPS last 1.5 miles
takes you there thru residential streets
turn right onto Rumery St sign says PORTLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK
follow around to the right directly in front of you is Hannaford
there is a washout on the way back out on left before you get to route 1
Tips
Tips
1. Place a tab or piece of tape on the page in your manual that explains how to access your elogs. DOT gets very impatient if they have to wait for you to find it.
2. Any questions regarding HOS, safe haven or personal conveyance call David Cole. His phone number is 913-324-7012
3. Air-assist Kingpin Release -
From TA Pete -
unlock fifth wheel
hold next button to the left down 10 sec
dump airbags
sometimes if there is too much tension on the release i have to do it twice
4. Blue Tree Satellite System Freezing UP -
A. From kirk - Shut system off, wait 10 minutes, turn back on
B. From kf4omc - When mine did that I just rebooted it. you can force a reboot by turning it off (Wait a min or two) Then hold down the "1" button as you turn it back on with the "4" button. Keep holding down the "1" button till you see "REBOOT" on the screen. I would have to do this every 3 to 4 days.
5. From Hometime Queen -
A. Always,Always,Always weigh your load ....even on a swap. You have no idea how some of these guys drive. Also,hate to say this, but some of the shippers can be deceitful. Husband had to meet another driver at a scale house one time. They had to off load half of the load into Husband's empty trailer. The other driver had picked up a load that was only supposed to be 30,000 according to the paperwork. The driver didn't scale it. It was almost 52,000. The driver got a $3000 ticket. And when they opened the trailer it wasn't even what the paperwork said it was.
B. Always take your safety classes ....no safety classes means no raise.
C. Always ask for layover/detention pay. They will not tell you if you are entitled to it, you do not get it automatically, request it on the QC. If you do not then you will not be paid for your time.
D. If you can ....always look in the trailer before they seal it on a live load.
E.Keep your own records, double check your pay.....especially when you have done swaps at night or on weekends or picked up empty trailers.
5. From passport -
Good luck to all the new drivers hitting the road. One tip, start applying for your travel center reward cards while out with your trainer so you can start accruing points and showers right away when you get your own truck. Especially the one for TA as that one must be sent to you in the mail, they will give you a temp one but it is a pain to use. Apply for the TA card at the redemption kiosk.
3. Air-assist Kingpin Release -
From TA Pete -
unlock fifth wheel
hold next button to the left down 10 sec
dump airbags
sometimes if there is too much tension on the release i have to do it twice
4. Blue Tree Satellite System Freezing UP -
A. From kirk - Shut system off, wait 10 minutes, turn back on
B. From kf4omc - When mine did that I just rebooted it. you can force a reboot by turning it off (Wait a min or two) Then hold down the "1" button as you turn it back on with the "4" button. Keep holding down the "1" button till you see "REBOOT" on the screen. I would have to do this every 3 to 4 days.
5. From Hometime Queen -
A. Always,Always,Always weigh your load ....even on a swap. You have no idea how some of these guys drive. Also,hate to say this, but some of the shippers can be deceitful. Husband had to meet another driver at a scale house one time. They had to off load half of the load into Husband's empty trailer. The other driver had picked up a load that was only supposed to be 30,000 according to the paperwork. The driver didn't scale it. It was almost 52,000. The driver got a $3000 ticket. And when they opened the trailer it wasn't even what the paperwork said it was.
B. Always take your safety classes ....no safety classes means no raise.
C. Always ask for layover/detention pay. They will not tell you if you are entitled to it, you do not get it automatically, request it on the QC. If you do not then you will not be paid for your time.
D. If you can ....always look in the trailer before they seal it on a live load.
E.Keep your own records, double check your pay.....especially when you have done swaps at night or on weekends or picked up empty trailers.
5. From passport -
Good luck to all the new drivers hitting the road. One tip, start applying for your travel center reward cards while out with your trainer so you can start accruing points and showers right away when you get your own truck. Especially the one for TA as that one must be sent to you in the mail, they will give you a temp one but it is a pain to use. Apply for the TA card at the redemption kiosk.
Texas Receivers
Waco - Anheuser Busch
From bwaync -
Anheuser Busch, 1701 Exchange Pkwy, Waco,TX.
Treq GPS will send you every way but the right way!
From I-35, take Exit 330B. Take that road to the Beverly Drive exit. Take the service road to a stop sign, make a U-turn left under the highway and back the other direction on the service road. Turn right on Exchange Pkwy, AB is the first bldg on the right.
Been to this place 4 times, Treq has yet to send me the same way twice.
Treq GPS will send you every way but the right way!
From I-35, take Exit 330B. Take that road to the Beverly Drive exit. Take the service road to a stop sign, make a U-turn left under the highway and back the other direction on the service road. Turn right on Exchange Pkwy, AB is the first bldg on the right.
Been to this place 4 times, Treq has yet to send me the same way twice.
Mt. Vernon - Lowes Distribution Center
955 Lowes Lane
Mt. Vernon, Texas 75457
903-537-7500
Was usually a drop and hook
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Lowe's+Texas+Distribution+Center&fb=1&gl=us&hq=lowes&hnear=0x864a0fd3f6d92601:0xb305758660949dbe,Mt+Vernon,+TX&cid=0,0,11577289058688261103&ei=mSQ9UrP4JOml2wXHiYHgAw&ved=0CLYBEPwSMAo
Plainview - WalMart Distribution Center
3101 Quincy Street
Texas Shippers
Friona - Cargill
1530 US 60
Friona, Texas 79035
806-295-3201
Overnight Parking - but is by a busy railroad track.
Small truck stop just up the road
Paris - Campbell Soup Co.
500 NW Loop 286
Paris, Texas 75460
Heavy ...be sure and scale
5950 Monfort Road
Cactus, Texas 79013
806-966-5103
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=5950+monfort+road,+cactus,+texas&ie=UTF-8&ei=NmpTUqPTJ8PrqAG1l4BY&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg
806-966-5103
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=5950+monfort+road,+cactus,+texas&ie=UTF-8&ei=NmpTUqPTJ8PrqAG1l4BY&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg
Pennsylvania Receivers
Hazleton - Case Ready Meats (Cargill)
65 Green Mountain Road
Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202
570-384-8350
From Transam Pete -
Case Ready Meats Hazleton Pa
Gps is good to getting you as far as Green Mountain Rd
Case Ready Meats is actually 1/2 mile down on the LEFT
from where the gps says you have arrived
and is a Cargill plant
plenty of room but dark
no lines at the door to line up with
From Transam Pete -
Case Ready Meats Hazleton Pa
Gps is good to getting you as far as Green Mountain Rd
Case Ready Meats is actually 1/2 mile down on the LEFT
from where the gps says you have arrived
and is a Cargill plant
plenty of room but dark
no lines at the door to line up with
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=65+green+mountain+road+hazleton+pa&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89c597f719fe5133:0x319dc7614aefe1e2,65+Green+Mountain+Rd,+Hazleton,+PA+17967&gl=us&ei=E-85Uob5HabL2QXr8ICIBQ&ved=0CCwQ8gEwAA
Bedford - WalMart Distribution Center
181 Walmart Road
Bedford, Pa. 15522
814-624-5200
From Transam Pete - WMDC Bedford Pa
don't get there any earlier then one hour
one hour and 15 minutes early they turned me back out
not much parking in Bedford 7-8 spots at mcdonalds
another 7-8 behind the super 8
service plazas out on the turnpike
or the big TS's at Breezewood 20 miles further east
From Transam Pete - WMDC Bedford Pa
don't get there any earlier then one hour
one hour and 15 minutes early they turned me back out
not much parking in Bedford 7-8 spots at mcdonalds
another 7-8 behind the super 8
service plazas out on the turnpike
or the big TS's at Breezewood 20 miles further east
From Panhandle Flash - Can also go north on I 99, to the next xt and park there. Just don't park under bridges. Just delievered in Bedford the other day myself. Wasn't to a wally world tho.
Pennsylvania Shippers
North East - Roberts/Welches
5501 Route 89
North East, Pennsylvania 16428
Fairly routine here. For the most part was a drop and hook ....but inspect trailers carefully when you pick up.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=5501+route+89+north+east+pa&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x882d641c28e272c3:0x4ca32e14a9b08d81,5501+Pennsylvania+89,+North+East,+PA+16428&gl=us&ei=JOI8Uu-kBOXP2wWCqICgBA&ved=0CCwQ8gEwAA
Bloomsburg - Del Monte Pet
6670 Low Street
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815
570-389-7650
217 Aquapenn Drive
Milesburg, Pa 16853
814-357-8600
Monday, September 9, 2013
Helpful Equipment in Setting Up Your Truck
National Truck Stop Directory and/or Pocket Truck Stop Guide
small pair of bolt cutters
Microwave 700 watt $59 at WalMart
Bluetooth Headset - most recommended - BlueParrott B250-XT +
small pair of bolt cutters
Microwave 700 watt $59 at WalMart
Bluetooth Headset - most recommended - BlueParrott B250-XT +
CB radio - preferred models - Cobra 29LTD
A good GPS - Rand McNally
Flyswatter
Small George Foreman grill
Small can opener
4 cup coffee pot - Mr. Coffee, approx. $20 at WalMart
A good GPS - Rand McNally
Flyswatter
Small George Foreman grill
Small can opener
4 cup coffee pot - Mr. Coffee, approx. $20 at WalMart
Favorite Places To Eat
Missouri - I-44
Midwest Petroleum Truck Plaza
5922 Missouri 19
Cuba, Missouri 65453
573-885-3229
Hoods Truck Stop and Service Center - exit 61
1651 S. Hwy. K
Bois D'Arc, Missouri 65612
417-732-6632
Arkansas - I-40
Nick's BBQ and Catfish
www.nicksbq.com
1012 Bankhead Drive
Carlisle, Arkansas 72024
870-552-3887
Iowa - I-80
Pine Cone Restaurant
4175 Iowa 21
Brooklyn, Iowa 52211
319-685-6931
Texas - I-20
From joey 7119-glad the site is back up. do we have a thread for good places to eat at? sorry if i missed it but would like to suggest texas smokehouse on I-20 in Texas at the shell station. it is actually a truck stop with some truck parking. they pack your plate and the prices are reasonable with daily specials as well. the store also has a variety of soda flavors from regular cola to bacon flavored etc. There is also a spot with truck parking on i-20 in texas at exit 240 called soulmans bbq there is a Loves truckstop next store. they have a great loaded potatoe and their food prices are reasonable as well.
www.soulmans.com/locations/
According to google - Texas Best Smokehouse has 2 locations on I-20, exit 571A and exit 596
www.soulmans.com/locations/
According to google - Texas Best Smokehouse has 2 locations on I-20, exit 571A and exit 596
I-45 -La Gran Familia
3901 Se McKinney Street
Rice, Texas 75155
903-326-4025
Call her 15 to 20 minutes ahead of getting there and she will have your order ready. Overnight parking about 30 or 40 spaces
https:/maps.google.com/maps?q=3901+Se+Mckinney+St.,+Rice,+Texas&ie=UTF-8&ei=nRpnUq-COsnj2wXAuIDIDQ&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg
903-326-4025
Call her 15 to 20 minutes ahead of getting there and she will have your order ready. Overnight parking about 30 or 40 spaces
https:/maps.google.com/maps?q=3901+Se+Mckinney+St.,+Rice,+Texas&ie=UTF-8&ei=nRpnUq-COsnj2wXAuIDIDQ&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg
Florida - Auburndale
From Honeybadger -
FireWood Bar.B.Q
1801 Highway 559
Auburndale, Florida
Good BBQ, overnight parking and a mobile washout service. Washout is $40 and they take TCH
Oklahoma - Nowata
El Tapatio
132 S. Ash Street
Nowata, Oklahoma
Reasonable prices, good food. Room for a big truck to park ....and will let you overnight if you ask
.https://maps.google.com/maps?q=132+S+Ash+St+nowata+ok&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x87b7a436b3df4715:0xe5510e424dbfef1,132+S+Ash+St,+Nowata,+OK+74048&gl=us&ei=hFRwUt-8EeS22AXmqYDAAg&ved=0CC4Q8gEwAA
Illinois - Pocahontas I-70 exit 36
Powhatan Diner
(618) 669-2233
Truck parking, overnight is okay but is a dirt lot
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Illinois - Pocahontas I-70 exit 36
Powhatan Diner
(618) 669-2233
Truck parking, overnight is okay but is a dirt lot
What To Pack For Orientation
From jaso36 - You should bring shower shoes and whatever minimal stuff you will need to survive till you get home to get everything. They have GPS in trucks but I still bring my map as I know I can trust it, I have a t-700 and the bed is full and I think they are in the t680 but not 100% sure. Have no idea about the T-660. Both loads that I have done so far have been 1400+ so that is nice especially coming from dry van when anything over 800 is rare mostly 500 mile runs. I think they route everyone home on their first trip so if you forget something don't worry you will be home soon enough to get it.
They say pack light cause they send you home on your first trip. They did me so I got everything in truck. Don't need much for orientation except DL, SSN Card, Medical card and a voided check if you want direct deposit. Bring enough clothes for a week and full size bedding. I brought twin, pretty funny scene watching me try to make a twin fitted sheet fit but I did until I sat down and then poof all four corners went at once. LOL.
From Honeybadger - For orientation I packed: toiletries, including shower shoes; a weeks worth of clothing; bed sheets to fit a twin bed; my pillow and favorite blanket... catch is, this is thr only time in my life I ever used the food saver to vaccuum seal anything... rolled and tied pillow and blanket and vaccuum sealed them to save room in my bag; work gloves; atlas; netbook; driving school info, HS diploma (I think I took it), SS card; Kindle and electronic chargers. Also had a battery pack I could plug in to the inverter and then pull it off later and use to charge my phone out and about.
They say pack light cause they send you home on your first trip. They did me so I got everything in truck. Don't need much for orientation except DL, SSN Card, Medical card and a voided check if you want direct deposit. Bring enough clothes for a week and full size bedding. I brought twin, pretty funny scene watching me try to make a twin fitted sheet fit but I did until I sat down and then poof all four corners went at once. LOL.
From Honeybadger - For orientation I packed: toiletries, including shower shoes; a weeks worth of clothing; bed sheets to fit a twin bed; my pillow and favorite blanket... catch is, this is thr only time in my life I ever used the food saver to vaccuum seal anything... rolled and tied pillow and blanket and vaccuum sealed them to save room in my bag; work gloves; atlas; netbook; driving school info, HS diploma (I think I took it), SS card; Kindle and electronic chargers. Also had a battery pack I could plug in to the inverter and then pull it off later and use to charge my phone out and about.
The Orientation Process
Pay -
$50 per day
Starting pay for a company driver .30 cpm, with a half cent increase every 6 months
Of that .30 cpm, .12 cents is considered per diem and not taxed
There is a safety bonus paid quarterly if you qualify
Of that .30 cpm, .12 cents is considered per diem and not taxed
There is a safety bonus paid quarterly if you qualify
Day 1 -
Paperwork
Drug test
Day 2 -
CSA regulations
Harassment issues
From gamma - Given out at orientation in Rockwall
Paperwork
Drug test
Day 2 -
CSA regulations
Harassment issues
From gamma - Given out at orientation in Rockwall
Helpful Websites
Google
Google Maps
www.Dieselboss.com
www.findfuelstops.com
www.TruckMiles.com
www.Life360.com - if you have a smart phone
www.bluebeacon.com
www.catscales.com
www.drivecam.com
www.bluetreesystems.com
www.missingtruckdriver.com
www.cdllife.com
http://www.pegasustranstech.com/products/transflo-mobile
truckercharity.org
www.Life360.com - if you have a smart phone
www.bluebeacon.com
www.catscales.com
www.drivecam.com
www.bluetreesystems.com
www.missingtruckdriver.com
www.cdllife.com
http://www.pegasustranstech.com/products/transflo-mobile
truckercharity.org
Michigan Receivers
Hamtrack - Border City Meats
From Transam Pete
the gate opens at midnite
pretty much a straight shot up I94 to I75N for a mile then the exit
don't get there before midnite not a nice part of town
but I get there give my arrived call then take a 10 give my empty call
and a new day begins
hamtrack is pretty much Detroit
pretty much a straight shot up I94 to I75N for a mile then the exit
don't get there before midnite not a nice part of town
but I get there give my arrived call then take a 10 give my empty call
and a new day begins
hamtrack is pretty much Detroit
Detroit - Metro Cold Storage
2529 Orleans
Detroit, Michigan 48207
313-259-4647
From Transam Pete
ok to all you newbies
write this down
because you will be going there
Detroit Mich Metro
These loads are just transfer loads in the worst part of town
you can get there the night before They have a staging area yard down the street with guards dogs and concertina wire
address of secure staging area is 1900 Pierce St Detroit
follow Gps in easiest way to that address not the Gps address to Metro
will take you down a no truck street for 200 yards that everyone ignores
guy will come by grab your paperwork and come get you when the canadien truck gets there to transfer
you can get a 10 hour break there and have a fresh set of hours to start next day
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Metro+Cold+Storage+Inc&fb=1&gl=us&hq=metro+cold+storage+detroit+mi&cid=0,0,7778428947003326293&ei=L7Q_UqziKcGJqQHOuoBY&ved=0CJUBEPwSMAs
write this down
because you will be going there
Detroit Mich Metro
These loads are just transfer loads in the worst part of town
you can get there the night before They have a staging area yard down the street with guards dogs and concertina wire
address of secure staging area is 1900 Pierce St Detroit
follow Gps in easiest way to that address not the Gps address to Metro
will take you down a no truck street for 200 yards that everyone ignores
guy will come by grab your paperwork and come get you when the canadien truck gets there to transfer
you can get a 10 hour break there and have a fresh set of hours to start next day
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Metro+Cold+Storage+Inc&fb=1&gl=us&hq=metro+cold+storage+detroit+mi&cid=0,0,7778428947003326293&ei=L7Q_UqziKcGJqQHOuoBY&ved=0CJUBEPwSMAs
Detroit - Sherwood Food Distributors
From New OTR Wife
Sherwood Food Distributors
Use this address 12499 Evergreen Srv Rd
Use this address 12499 Evergreen Srv Rd
Detroit - Wolverine Meat Packing
2535 Rivard
Detroit, Michigan 48207
313-259-7500
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