Driving A Chip Truck Now

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Chris L.'s Comment
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blue daycab pulling wood chip hopper truck

Had to get a local job due to family needing me close by. Been at the new job 3 months now. Driving a chip truck 105,500 gvw talk about slow up the hills, and averaging 5mpg. Like the job so far but really miss my OTR truck. This company does slip seating.

OTR:

Over The Road

OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.

Old School's Comment
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Congratulations Chris!

Glad you found something that will work for your situation at home. That's awesome!

Bud A.'s Comment
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Hey Chris, good to hear from you! Sorry you're missing your truck, but at least you can be there for your family. Hope everything goes well!

Chris L.'s Comment
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Thanks Old School and Bud. This is my trailer on the tipper. hopper trailer being unloaded on the tipper tilted straight up

Brett Aquila's Comment
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This is my trailer on the tipper.

Wow do they take that thing vertical!

Daniel B.'s Comment
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Chris, you never call me anymore. I am disappointed by this. But I'm glad things are working out for you.

SAP:

Substance Abuse Professional

The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.

Anchorman's Comment
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Thanks Old School and Bud. This is my trailer on the tipper. 1446007557.4496.jpg

Where are you picking up your next load...the International Space Station?!?!?!

3...2...1...We have liftoff!

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Chris L.'s Comment
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This is my trailer on the tipper.

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Wow do they take that thing vertical!

Occasionally I get product stuck in the belly and have to bounce the trailer to get it out. Have to be careful though, some drivers have bounced the trailer right off the tipper into the pit and they have to bring a crane in to get it out.

Chris L.'s Comment
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Chris, you never call me anymore. I am disappointed by this. But I'm glad things are working out for you.

Sorry bout that Daniel, just been busy. We'll have to catch up sometime. Let Me know If you ever stop for your 10 hour break at the TA or Flying J just north of Woodburn Oregon.

SAP:

Substance Abuse Professional

The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.

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