Put in the big hole and gouge on it (truck driver check in)

[markstanco 12,571]

5 hours ago, relapse98 said:

Fuck those guys. Sorry, not responsible if I shoot and you get hit, asshole.

I chuckle at those signs, because yes they certainly are.  

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Anybody on here know anything about Navajo refrigerated?  

[PatrickMcHorn 376]

Anybody on here know anything about Navajo refrigerated?  

I think it involves digging a hole in the desert.

[drifter379 1,106]

I know they have a creepy logo.



are you thinking about driving for them? If so why would you want to pull reefer?

[drifter379 1,106]

My blizzard shelter.

I see you Canada, you sneaky fuck.

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2 hours ago, drifter379 said:

I know they have a creepy logo.



are you thinking about driving for them? If so why would you want to pull reefer?

My Dad used to haul for Apache. That's all I got, Kimosabe.

 

[drifter379 1,106]

Fuck everything!


And just so y’all know, I’m not that asshole. 10 minutes with a broom can save a lot of heartache.

[drifter379 1,106]

Salt free Sparkle Cake.


And I did a thing

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Show dog! I'm not sure I've ever seen Nig uh, umm, lug nut caps quite like those. Do you run lights inside the breather? Seen a few with those and like it. It's subtle, but really adds to the look.

[drifter379 1,106]

Show dog! I'm not sure I've ever seen Nig uh, umm, lug nut caps quite like those. Do you run lights inside the breather? Seen a few with those and like it. It's subtle, but really adds to the look.

I’m still trying to decide on the breather. I kind of want to run purple lights but if I do I’ll wait until I get the whole truck done in dual revolutions.

[Gil Bang 25,915]

If you do that, I'm sure you can hang with Big Tony's crew if you're ever in Houston

[drifter379 1,106]

[drifter379 1,106]

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On 3/3/2020 at 10:11 PM, drifter379 said:

And I did a thing

Did Bob Stoops do those wheels for ya?  

[drifter379 1,106]

Ran air and electric through the back of the tractor today. Will get the trailer done in the next couple of weeks. Will make for a clean safe catwalk.

[ShaggyBevo RIP 3,868]

Took this shot just off 81 around Bristol for Drifter a couple of months ago. IIRC the first 5 were all his purple.



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Edited March 6, 2020 by ShaggyBevo RIP

[drifter379 1,106]

Took this shot just off 81 around Bristol for Drifter a couple of months ago. IIRC the first 5 were all his purple.



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Must have been Fitzgerald’s.
I’m bummed to hear that there were so many the same color as mine. Iv actually only seen 3 others on the road since I got mine last year.

[ShaggyBevo RIP 3,868]

^^^

Google maps says it was indeed Fitzgeralds.

[Jkwellborn 6,689]

Dem glider kits doe

[drifter379 1,106]

I researched the gliders before I bought mine and there were just too many horror stories about warranty work battles between Fitzgerald and Peterbilt.

Also rumors at the time of the feds cracking down on glider rules.

[Jkwellborn 6,689]

I’ve got some buddies running the gliders. I know I’d heard at one point they were going to quit inspecting them or certifying them or something like that.

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They way I understood it was the emissions had to meet the standard of the engine year model instead of the glider frame. They are or were going to flip that.

[drifter379 1,106]

They way I understood it was the emissions had to meet the standard of the engine year model instead of the glider frame. They are or were going to flip that.

That was what I was hearing too.

Emissions would have to meet the truck not the engine. Most of the glider guys were doing it not only for emissions but to avoid the ELD mandate.

[Jkwellborn 6,689]

That was what I was hearing too.

Emissions would have to meet the truck not the engine. Most of the glider guys were doing it not only for emissions but to avoid the ELD mandate.

That was how I’d heard it. Wasn’t sure how all of it went.

[Gil Bang 25,915]

Ran air and electric through the back of the tractor today. Will get the trailer done in the next couple of weeks. Will make for a clean safe catwalk.

So are gladhands a thing of the past now?

[Jkwellborn 6,689]

So are gladhands a thing of the past now?

Probably not for guys that swap trailers.

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Yeah, that's a permanent trailer setup. Never pulled one like that and I'm sure they aren't a problem or people wouldn't do it, but that sure looks easy to tangle if you turn too tight.

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I only have one question about glider kits. Who TF wants a cabover in 2020?!?!

[Jkwellborn 6,689]

Damn I didn’t know they still made those things. I’ve got a buddy that just went back to one. I’ve mentioned it here. I forgot to get a picture the last time I saw it.

[drifter379 1,106]

I’ll have the lines short enough to turn but won’t be getting tangled up. I hat a T connection done so that I can still use airlines in the traditional way if I need to grab a different trailer for some reason.

 

Also I think I still have to use glad and on the other end under the trailer. Some bullshit DOT rule. But the quick connects make it easier for when I drop the trailer. I can leave the air lines with the trailer instead of having to tie them up on the tractor somehow.

[drifter379 1,106]

I got a new toy today.

 

[Steel Shank 9,421]

Is that a DrivePro220?

[drifter379 1,106]

Is that a DrivePro220?

Close. It’s a 230. I was streaming to my phone 5 minutes after plugging in.

Company sells them to us for $25 if it’s our first cam. $148 online.

[ss13 1,832]

Couldn’t figure if I was missing a joke since that’s plainly displayed. 

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I figured you already had a cam. Those things are lifesavers when 4 wheelers play 4 wheeler games and try to blame you. 

[drifter379 1,106]

I figured you already had a cam. Those things are lifesavers when 4 wheelers play 4 wheeler games and try to blame you. 

I had one before but I couldn’t figure out how to download video to share. This one makes it almost too easy.

[Steel Shank 9,421]

18 hours ago, ss13 said:

Couldn’t figure if I was missing a joke since that’s plainly displayed. 

I was suggesting that I was such an expert on these things that I could tell what exact make and model just by looking at the screen. To make it more believable, I suggested an "almost correct" make and model, the 220 instead of the 230. So yes, it was a joke.

At our office years back, I walked into the break room as a guy was installing a new ice machine. i said, "Oh, is that the Excelsior 4000?". He said no, it was blah blah. Then started talking my ear off about the benefits and nuances of the new machine. I regretted making my comment.

[MAUFRAIS 6,619]

Well I guess try try again.

[Steel Shank 9,421]

When in another person's office, I also liked to point out, "Your phone's ringing" whenever the phone rang. That's just good stuff.

[Lat22 4,010]

220,230, whatever it takes.

[Gil Bang 25,915]

18 hours ago, Steel Shank said:

When in another person's office, I also liked to point out, "Your phone's ringing" whenever the phone rang. That's just good stuff.

 

[drifter379 1,106]

May contain salty language.

And yes I do listen to trucking songs while I’m trucking. Don’t judge me.

[Steel Shank 9,421]

Still rocking the DrivePro230, I see! Excellent.

[You don't know me 1,161]

19 minutes ago, drifter379 said:

May contain salty language.

And yes I do listen to trucking songs while I’m trucking. Don’t judge me.
 

The outcome may have been far different if you were in a car with a tiny horn.

[Lat22 4,010]

3 hours ago, drifter379 said:

May contain salty language.

And yes I do listen to trucking songs while I’m trucking. Don’t judge me.
 

I can't believe you were listening to "Roll On 18 Wheeler" when that happened.  Just perfect!

[drifter379 1,106]

I can't believe you were listening to "Roll On 18 Wheeler" when that happened.  Just perfect!

I have a Spotify playlist of road songs.

[Archer 474]

Not sure if this one has been posted, came on today and made me think of this thread. 
 

 

[ClubWhatever 12,120]

Help a bro out.  What’s the “big hole”?

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1 hour ago, ClubWhatever said:

 What’s the “big hole”?

a/k/a South Austin's Mom

[drifter379 1,106]

So to clear up a few myths.
Truck stops are open.
Restaurants are closed to seating but you can order to go. Same with the fast food joints in the truck stops.
Showers are still open along with bathrooms.
All of the scales I’ve passed from GA through upstate NY have been closed.
Traffic has been much lighter in the cities I’ve passed through.
Rest areas are open for parking only.


I’m a little nervous about tomorrow. I’ve got a stop here in Syracuse and on in Albany. I hope they are open to receive.
Trying to get a load back to Texas and will try to stay within a tank of fuel to the house in case it all shuts down.
So far it’s been business as usual but I’m afraid that’s about to change as I think this is about to ramp up over the next week or so.

Keeping myself entertained this weekend trying not to dwell on all the drama.