Profile For James M.

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Hi Kearsey. I did have a similar situation last week. Didn't post it here, but talked about it with bk on the phone. I had Googled a truck stop on my phone to spend the night and found a Pilot about 18 miles away. I put the address on my truck's tablet and started heading that way. I had just turned down a street that it told me to make a turn and right after I did that....I see an overpass with "13 ft. 4 in." on a sign. I sorta freaked out and wasn't sure what to do. I pulled over, put the 4 ways on and set my brakes. I got out and the only way I could see to avoid it was what appeared to be a thin alley off to the left. I walked down the alley and moved trash cans off to the side and although it was thin; about 2 inches of clearance on either side of my truck; I made it to the next street...thankfully!

I called the cops in Elizabeth NJ. On a trucj route.. then all of a sudden "end trucknroute" wtf?

Yep. Called cops when there was 11ft bridge in front of me.

Hi andhe78. TBH, I didn't see any street signs, so I'm not positive other than going by the GPS on my truck's tablet. I had made a left out of General Mills and then a right onto what the GPS said was Tifft. It was just after I made the turn I saw the barriers. And yes, I was heading to Jim's Truck Stop. Spent the night there.

This post caught my attention being a local Buffalo driver. Weird that Tifft was closed, hate to ask, but you sure you were on the right street? A lot of Tifft down in the industrial area is four lane, and I know they have barriers on Laborer's Way. Plus, what truck stop were you headed for making that right onto Tifft, that's a bad way to get to Jim's. Might be time to upgrade your GPS.

Glad you made it out ok though.

Hi Davy. You know, that's something I really didn't think about. I'm not stupid, I know the election is coming in a few months, but I really didn't think about the aftermath of it and I know there are a lot of crazies out there (it takes one to know one...lol).

I'm not sure about other trucking companies, but I would imagine all are pretty much the same. You aren't allowed to carry any weapons. I hate fighting anyways. I'm a lover (well, wannabe) not a fighter.

I'm not sure, but would this scare anyone off, like in the dark?

Hopefully this will not denigrate into a political issue.

There is a high likelihood of potential civil conflicts post elections according to many historical markers. To the point that vegas has very high odds on it, again, I'm not taking a stance on any side in it, just that there is a likelihood of violence, disruption of social services, transportation and infrastructure in a widespread area.

There are coalitions and groups that feel strongly that their opposition will not engage in the election process fairly, this polarized condition at a transfer of power point historically has been a major trigger for civil conflicts, in fact one of the primary reasons.

Given the conditions, I'm curious if anyone is making plans or at least doing a bit of preparation such as taking a few days off during the election and aftermath to wait and see what transpires, assuming there may be conflicts in Metropolitan centers. Or packing some extra water, food and provisions.

I'm also curious if companies are anticipating potential issues. It's certainly a vulnerable position to have assets in Metropolitan centers if widespread rioting, looting and conflicts, much less political violence erupts.

Hi Davy. You know, that's something I really didn't think about. I'm not stupid, I know the election is coming in a few months, but I really didn't think about the aftermath of it and I know there are a lot of crazies out there (it takes one to know one...lol).

I'm not sure about other trucking companies, but I would imagine all are pretty much the same. You aren't allowed to carry any weapons. I hate fighting anyways. I'm a lover (well, wannabe) not a fighter.

I'm not sure, but would this scare anyone off, like in the dark?

Hopefully this will not denigrate into a political issue.

There is a high likelihood of potential civil conflicts post elections according to many historical markers. To the point that vegas has very high odds on it, again, I'm not taking a stance on any side in it, just that there is a likelihood of violence, disruption of social services, transportation and infrastructure in a widespread area.

There are coalitions and groups that feel strongly that their opposition will not engage in the election process fairly, this polarized condition at a transfer of power point historically has been a major trigger for civil conflicts, in fact one of the primary reasons.

Given the conditions, I'm curious if anyone is making plans or at least doing a bit of preparation such as taking a few days off during the election and aftermath to wait and see what transpires, assuming there may be conflicts in Metropolitan centers. Or packing some extra water, food and provisions.

I'm also curious if companies are anticipating potential issues. It's certainly a vulnerable position to have assets in Metropolitan centers if widespread rioting, looting and conflicts, much less political violence erupts.

Thanks 😊 Laura! Every once in a while I surprise myself and do the right thing. Knock on wood (knocking on my noggin)...lol.

James M.

That was very smart thinking and using your head!

Laura

Hey all. So, WE sent me to pickup a delivery in Buffalo, NY at a place called Sonwil / General Mills. I get there and they are closed. Joy. So, I use my phone to get the nearest truck stop and then put that address in my Co-pilot on my tablet. It tells me to make a right on this street called Tifft Street and just after I make the turn.....I see huge concrete barriers blocking the entire width of the street about 300 feet ahead. Oh crap! It's just a 2 lane road, no shoulder, nowhere to turn in before the barriers. Actually, there was a small driveway off to my left and I thought about trying out a K turn, but there was a yellow pole on the left side and a gas pipeline on the right. After I saw that, I really didn't want to chance it.

The only thing I could think of was to call the police and ask for assistance. I told the dispatcher what road I was on and said there's concrete barriers blocking the entire road. The woman said, "Really? I wonder when they put that up." LOL! Anyway, I told her that I needed someone to block the road that I wanted to K turn onto and she was very nice and sent 2 cars out to me to block the road. The cops didn't even know about the barriers...jeez! After I backed up and made the turn, one of the cars came alongside me and I thanked them again and said someone should put a sign out and she she agreed.

Anyone else have to call the police for assistance? I kinda felt embarrassed at first, but I guess there was nothing else I could do

That's all for now. Everyone drive safely and I'll TTYL 👋

Why do I keep forgetting to attach the photo???

Hey all. It was a return loaded trailer from a Walmart DC in Prince George, VA to a place called Reynolds Consumer in Monee, IL. And yes, I had to go driving through West Virginia again. Joy. 722 loaded miles and 30 empty in 2 days. I guess that's not too bad, but what do I know.

Took a picture after I backed it in. I was going for a Rembrandt, but ended up with a Picasso...lol. At least it's between the lines. Trust me on the other side...lol.

Im.beat. At a Pilot in Joliet and going to hit the hay in a min.

Everyone drive safely and I'll TTYL 👋

Hey all. It was a return loaded trailer from a Walmart DC in Prince George, VA to a place called Reynolds Consumer in Monee, IL. And yes, I had to go driving through West Virginia again. Joy. 722 loaded miles and 30 empty in 2 days. I guess that's not too bad, but what do I know.

Took a picture after I backed it in. I was going for a Rembrandt, but ended up with a Picasso...lol. At least it's between the lines. Trust me on the other side...lol.

Im.beat. At a Pilot in Joliet and going to hit the hay in a min.

Everyone drive safely and I'll TTYL 👋

Thanks guys and thanks to everyone who got me here! I know I couldn't have done it without all of you.

You're all ROCK STARS 🌟!