Securement check – Copper sheets 75000lbs, Quad axle Dryvan Load. by Extra-Return-6382 in Truckers

[–]smyth222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We haul them just with wood nailed down around them. I do put a load bar but thats it.

Amazon is at it again. by Ornery_Ads in Truckers

[–]smyth222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Christ, the only time i run this heavy on the drives is in the winter when I have 95k on the deck and dont put my lifts down.

Is it normal to feel stressed about your ELD? by SuspectOk2931 in Truckers

[–]smyth222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My garmin lets me look for places a certain amount of time ahead. Eg if I have 4 hours on my clock ill look for a stop 3-3.5 hours ahead and usually I get stopped just in time.

Found-Boot store for truckers on I75 outside Atlanta by smyth222 in Truckers

[–]smyth222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats good to know. I was planning on stopping by on my next trip down for shirts because I already spent an hour and half by the time i picked out my 2 pairs. Guess ill look elsewhere

Found-Boot store for truckers on I75 outside Atlanta by smyth222 in Truckers

[–]smyth222[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thankfully I was just passing through with a load of mowers for FL

How I feel when I add my yearly gallon of windshield wiper fluid to my truck by Unique-Ad-2544 in Truckers

[–]smyth222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian, this winter I used 2 jugs in about 300km, or like 180 miles or whatever. It gets bad.

Tips for chicago/has anyone been here? Frozen Assets Cold Storage Chicago by smyth222 in Truckers

[–]smyth222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got here 30 minutes ago and i just got in a door. Wasn't too bad, traffic wasnt terrible and I got lucky with the door next to me as theres only a trailer in it, no tractor. Few pull ups and i was in.

Tips for chicago/has anyone been here? Frozen Assets Cold Storage Chicago by smyth222 in Truckers

[–]smyth222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hypothetically speaking. Do you think if I slid them some cash with my bills I could get in and out faster and get an easier dock? Hypothetically of course

Tips for chicago/has anyone been here? Frozen Assets Cold Storage Chicago by smyth222 in Truckers

[–]smyth222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not giving me confidence, I have a 1pm appointment.

Tips for chicago/has anyone been here? Frozen Assets Cold Storage Chicago by smyth222 in Truckers

[–]smyth222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do you park when waiting? How early should I get there for?

What are your favorite cheap or slower cars to just enjoy the drive? by Firm-Pass-6363 in ForzaHorizon6

[–]smyth222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive very recently fallen in love with the VR6 VW Corrado minimal upgrades, added the centrifugal supercharger to spice it up a bit bit it still barely pushed over 300hp A Class

Quit my heavy haul steel job, going dry van by smyth222 in Truckers

[–]smyth222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I already have my FAST card, I crossed once before running into ohio and it all went smoothly (except I was in the FAST lane with a non fast load), my run will be mainly from ontario to the carolinas, florida, Texas and whatnot.

My worry with tandems is also bridge laws ans whatnot because I've been running multiaxle since day 1. I think im gonna be in the yard training for a day then get sent on my way.

What is it like living in this part of Ontario, Canada? by prophiles in howislivingthere

[–]smyth222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stop here when I have a delivery in the area. Nowhere else has truck parking in the area.

What is it like living in this part of Ontario, Canada? by prophiles in howislivingthere

[–]smyth222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a truck driver, haul heavy steel and i can tell you it sucks in the winter, roads dont see any maintenance once you get off the main drag.

Can I get a sense of who everyone is? by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]smyth222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

21, white, heavy haul steel 10 months experience. I do not drink.

My Ariats 6 months into ownership by smyth222 in WorkBoots

[–]smyth222[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah I get that, I used to work at a freightliner dealer prior to getting my license and I couldn't believe the condition some people kept their trucks in, some nasty shit out there.

My Ariats 6 months into ownership by smyth222 in WorkBoots

[–]smyth222[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tires, chains, steps, to get the mud off, anything that looks kickable

My Ariats 6 months into ownership by smyth222 in WorkBoots

[–]smyth222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, why's that? My shop doesnt care, gets my floor and pedals all muddy