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Literally... at 10 minute bathroom break before I left the truckstop cost me two loads lol. I arrived at the home depot dc out here in Luckey, Oh a moment before another Swift truck that they gave my load to out to PA. And because of that I'll miss out on the next run up to N.Y. So now I'm sitting here waiting on the planner to get me something else. An unfortunate yet kinda hilarious start to the day.

Don't you think maybe the loads just keep coming? Who knows, the next may be to Houston or Yuma.

There will always be the next load. Could be Toledo, or maybe Racine.

(I know the DC is more regional than I describe, but you get the idea.)

Yeah I'm sure there will be something else. Trying not to stress over it. 5 hours into my 14 now and it seems Memphis is dragging their feet. Already called a couple times. All they told me was to head back to the truck stop and wait. So I went to the Petro down the street in Perrysburg and drowned my sorrows in a New York strip lol. Looks like a lost day but what can ya do?

Looks like a lost day but what can ya do?

If that's the case, definitely try to make the best of it and have some fun. Having a career in trucking is a long term goal. I think everyone at times stresses over missed opportunities to make money, but it's just as important to have fun out there and keep a reasonable balance in your life if you want to stay in this game for the long term.

So if you do get a day off try to have fun with it.

Had you stayed put you could have done 8 sleeper and froze that 14. so in 3 hours you would have the same hours you had when ypu parked.

you could start a new 8 sleeper amd since you already did more tha 2 hours before, hou would most of your 11 back in 8 hours rather than 10.

As posted, it may turn out for the better. Maybe you'll get a 2500 mile load, and maybe not. Get some rest, decompress your mind and body. Definitely eat some more steak!

Finally got another one. Picking up a multistop load out of the Target dc in west Jefferson Ohio and heading up to western Michigan (portage, Kalamazoo and grand rapids). Doesn't pick up until almost midnight tonight so I'm sitting regardless. Like I said, trying not to stress over it. One thing im quickly learning out here is not to stress over things that are beyond my control. Just makes life harder on me and doesn't accomplish anything. Trying to learn to roll with the punches. I know that's something that is said a lot on here by the seasoned vets.

Anyone know what the weather is looking like up in western Michigan? Hoping they haven't been slammed too hard by lake effect snow.

Also, this is my first multistop run so if there's any useful info out there I'm all ears. This will be a useful learning experience as I've considered getting into a dedicated route like this (walmart, target etc).

AND It's my first time running reefer so I'm actually kind of excited to expand my horizons. Funny how things work out. Was kinda ****ed about losing the load at first but it did lead me to this new adventure so I can't complain.

I'm on a multi-stop SAPA flatbed load right now, and all I can suggest is to confirm with the shipper which product goes to which stop. I like to show up with a clear understanding of the contents of my load.

I'm on a multi-stop SAPA flatbed load right now, and all I can suggest is to confirm with the shipper which product goes to which stop. I like to show up with a clear understanding of the contents of my load.

Ohh i so remember those. Fun times but good stop off pay. I am happy we have no multi-stops over here in tanker. Always one pick up and one delivery.

Glad things ended up working out anyway for you T-Rex, be sure to update us and let us know how you liked doing a reefer load as opposed to the dry van I assume you usually do.