Author Archives: Craig

A big day for us!

So, Anne finished all of her testing yesterday and they almost got done with mine.  Just ran out of time for the road test.  So this morning I was first up at 7:30.  A half hour later I was done.  … Continue reading

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Last Day of Training (for me)

Anne will be done on Wednesday afternoon.  I am home for a half day to get my laundry caught up and get Aleena to Verizon for her new phone.  I need to be back on the truck at 5 PM … Continue reading

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Training 2/3 Done

Anne and I will both hit 100 hours behind the wheel today.  She probably already has since she was only 2 hours away.  I will end the day right at about 100. Anne is hanging out in South Texas and … Continue reading

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Ships Passing…

I made a joke on Facebook yesterday about Anne and I being two ships passing in the night.  Well today I drove through Dallas on my way to Houston and we will be heading back to the Dallas terminal tomorrow … Continue reading

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As much as it sucks for our trainers……

this weather is great experience for Anne and me.  Since we do not get paid by the mile and all that counts is hours behind the wheel, it is great to have those hours be tough ones.  I am feeling … Continue reading

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This really is pretty awesome

After 2 1/2 weeks stuck at home, it was really great to be back on the road tonight.  I only drove for 4 hours but it felt like 10.  On ice and I am telling you, when the drive wheels … Continue reading

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Stuck

I am not going to give any details other than Anne’s trainer was driving.  I am sure she will be posting about todays experiences.

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Life in balance

OK, just to prove that everything evens out eventually.  It looks like Anne has a trainer and will be heading out tomorrow if everything works out.  Meanwhile, back on the home front.  My trainer lost his wallet last week (it … Continue reading

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Very tired

Sat home most of the week due to snow.  We had gotten in late on Sunday, I guess early Monday is more accurate.  Mike said he would do the deliveries on his own so I got home time.  The truck … Continue reading

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Nothing like starting with the hard part

So, my trainer Mike is a great guy and we get along very well.  He has a dedicated run between Denver and Houston for Family Dollar stores.  The VERY sweet part is this means I will get home for a … Continue reading

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