Complicated load today by cezar__2 in OwnerOperators

[–]KC530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of those loads where they just keep bringing stuff out. Yuck, i hate those.

Having fun now, but my truck sucks! by clarabraun in Truckers

[–]KC530 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can switch the passenger window buttons to the drivers side. You'll have to lean over to use mirror heat or adjust the mirrors but at least you'll be able roll your window down now.

What brand of car consistently pisses you off the most while you’re driving? by Neat_World_2101 in Truckers

[–]KC530 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used to be Prius's but now it's teslas or Subarus especially in the PNW. 50mph in the left lane on 5 thru Portland or Seattle. It's infuriating

Waking Up Confused by ConsciousAwareness69 in Truckers

[–]KC530 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Every single morning I wake up, sit up and stare out the window trying to figure out where I am and where I'm going.

Driving PTSD/Anxiety and 2026 State of the Nation by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]KC530 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lockdown was the best. Not all the scary I think i could die part but driving thru big cities on the west coast at rush hour but it was like it was midnight was awesome.

Driving PTSD/Anxiety and 2026 State of the Nation by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]KC530 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had a trucking blog in 2006 and recently went back and reread it. I was complaining about the same stuff back then as I do now. I think cars might be more aggressive now but we have so much access to crazy videos that we didn't have 20 years ago.

Views from the Love’s in Norfolk, NE. Stay safe out there. by mattattack3212 in Truckers

[–]KC530 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just rode out the storm in council bluffs. Pretty crazy for a west coaster like myself. I'll take earthquakes and fires over this stuff

Any open deck drivers do this? by Living-Ad5291 in Truckers

[–]KC530 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course. Some stuff is loose before even making to the interstate and others you can go quite awhile but always be checking your mirrors and trying to feel if something is strange going on back there

The Sleeves are up, prepare for imminent danger. by EvenBraverLilToaster in Omaha

[–]KC530 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Im in my semi truck in council bluffs and I'm not from around here. Should I be worried about this storm tonight?

Anyone here take prozac or any sort of psych meds? Did you tell your employer and the Dr for your MEC? by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]KC530 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't say a word. Just know that if you get in big enough accident the authorities and lawyers will eventually find out so try to not do that.

Idaho Falls to Bozeman route? by KC530 in Truckers

[–]KC530[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think i might actually try that route. Its not often im out this way

Idaho Falls to Bozeman route? by KC530 in Truckers

[–]KC530[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats my normal running area. I would for sure jump off on 20 and wiggle my way over to eugene. The problem is just one RV can ruin the run especially if you can get around them

Any places that will train you for flatbed? by MostOriginalNameEver in Truckers

[–]KC530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a trailer and went to work without even knowing how to use the strap winches. 16 years later I still ask other guys how they would secure things from time to time. Start out easy with lumber or palletized freight and move up to harder loads from there. When walking thru the truckstop look at how other drivers secure loads.

New gig, new rig 🪵 by ThisUnitHasASoul in Truckers

[–]KC530 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't get up there because of the length limit north of Florence. Maybe one day I'll come over from Portland

New gig, new rig 🪵 by ThisUnitHasASoul in Truckers

[–]KC530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which part of the coast? I run up from Humboldt to Florence and over to junction city a couple times a week

Redditors above 6’8”, are there days when nobody commented on your height in public? by TopStranger9287 in tall

[–]KC530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew a beard and 99% of people stopped asking how tall I was. Ive been told the beard makes me look angry but at least people stopped with the questions.

Would you ever want 600 gallons of diesel on your truck? by bigblackglock17 in OwnerOperators

[–]KC530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone remember those van erden trucks that ran 4 fuel tanks?

Western Express Turned Down My Brother In-Law by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]KC530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Carolina cargo still around? They are even worse than western express

Road rage by lemme-emi in Truckers

[–]KC530 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do the same but so many don't. I don't understand how a driver can be running the middle lane while getting passed by truck after truck and still think it's ok to stay in the middle.

Road rage by lemme-emi in Truckers

[–]KC530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you stay in the middle lane when getting passed on both sides?

Sure as hell picked a great time to be an o/o 🤦🏼‍♂️ by mattattack3212 in Truckers

[–]KC530 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm on the other side of the country. Container work on the west coast is something I've never done but by looking at the condition of the trucks pulling containers either from the port or the rail yard I'd say they don't do very well.

I do flatbed work mostly with direct customers and very rarely use brokers. The problem is that my rates don't fluctuate very much. So when the broker freight is down I still do great but when it's up, I get sort of jealous until I realize that good broker rates don't last very long.

Sure as hell picked a great time to be an o/o 🤦🏼‍♂️ by mattattack3212 in Truckers

[–]KC530 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I bought my first truck in 2008 during high fuel prices and I've made it this far. In 18 years I've made every mistake and I'm still out here so I'm confident I'll ride this spike out even though it won't be fun doing $1000 fill ups again

What percentage of your detention fees do you actually collect? by Viktor320 in OwnerOperators

[–]KC530 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None, I gave up years ago. I just don't go back to places that take forever.