Tomorrow (Monday Dec 7th) I will be leaving back out again leased onto a new Company. I am not sure how often I will be able to visit so do not give up on me.

When I moved back here from the Philippines I came back to go back to work. I also set goals to meet and so far I have met some of them and still working on meeting the others.

Goal 1 was to get back into the Industry without having to go back to school. Mission accomplished

Goal 2 was to get my own Truck, DONE.

Goal 3 Get my own Business going, 50% Done.

Goal 4 is to get the Business running and set up where I do not have to stand over it 24/7 and I can if so desired run it from the Philippines. ( Would be a tax break if Business Headquarters was not in the USA.)

Coastie wrote:
Tomorrow (Monday Dec 7th) I will be leaving back out again leased onto a new Company. I am not sure how often I will be able to visit so do not give up on me.

When I moved back here from the Philippines I came back to go back to work. I also set goals to meet and so far I have met some of them and still working on meeting the others.

Goal 1 was to get back into the Industry without having to go back to school. Mission accomplished

Goal 2 was to get my own Truck, DONE.

Goal 3 Get my own Business going, 50% Done.

Goal 4 is to get the Business running and set up where I do not have to stand over it 24/7 and I can if so desired run it from the Philippines. ( Would be a tax break if Business Headquarters was not in the USA.)



The last time was talk was about organizing your business.
I talk to my mother who lives in Seattle about US drivers who really hit the road and earn high. But everyone knew driving in the Philippines is not easy as driving the roads in the US. But my brother got 96 for the road test and he has a defective eyesight but driving is his dream next to his skin. He had never drive here but he learn in the US. Now he has his own car and drive his kids to school and goes to his work . He might not be driving trucks like you do but he admitted professional US drivers are professional to the bone.

Back to trucking.. here in PI one of my brother runs a rice mill and delivers and he make sure he has freight loaded coming back , for this, he makes a good profit.

Nah! we won't give you up Coastie. You are always a part of the family. We would always love to read your posts.. . but Miss Lizzie is one of your best.

Happy driving Coastie!!

Good luck Coastie nice achievements in your life even if it's 50% some people don't even make 10%. Even if you don't come and post here at least we know that you're out there somewhere thinking about us

Thanks guys. I went to Atlanta yesterday and picked up my trailer. But no load so I came back home. Now I am sitting at home waiting to be dispatched. Will see what happens next.

Last night I got lucky and was able to chat with Jenny some. Couple days ago I sent her an email of a dream and a desire I have about the Philippines, and she responded to me via our chat she liked the idea. With my Trucking business that dream can come true. The dream was going to the Philippines and opening a Home for children of the street that we hear about.

Well I loaded up with equipment in Belton SC and carried it to Pikesville Kentucky. Now I am in Charlston, WV picking up to carry some contruction equipment to Salem VA. I went and loaded it yesterday but it turned out to be an Oversize load and requires permits so I had to wait over night.

Darn another wrench thrown into the problem,

S N O W!!!!!!!

Coastie wrote:
Darn another wrench thrown into the problem,

S N O W!!!!!!!

S N O W must be a dirty word to every trucker Coastie, hope you get through safely and that is a wonderful dream to have Coastie about the homeless kids, we saw quite a few in Manila but rarely see any here in Dipolog City

firefly wrote:
Coastie wrote:
Darn another wrench thrown into the problem,

S N O W!!!!!!!

S N O W must be a dirty word to every trucker Coastie, hope you get through safely and that is a wonderful dream to have Coastie about the homeless kids, we saw quite a few in Manila but rarely see any here in Dipolog City

aaaaah SNOW. I have seen Snow once at Mt Fugi in Japan. I can imagine snow traps the whole scene . I touched the SNOW and it was wonderful. but of course as Firefly has said. bad word for the trucker and drivers on the road.

As far as the Snow it did not stick and turned out to be a nice day. I did not get out of WV till this morning, and made my delivery 3 hours later. Short run. Now I will sit in Virgina all weekend due to no loads.

Make the most of it Coastie os i reckon you will be very busy next week and this weekend will be a blessing to you to rest yourself to be ready for the next week ahead

Well I went down to Charlotte NC and picked a load up on Tuesday and took it up to Malta NY. ended up with a broken Airline due to the extreme cold weather they were having. I reloaded in Bridgeport CT and now on my way to Florida.

Coastie wrote:
Well I went down to Charlotte NC and picked a load up on Tuesday and took it up to Malta NY. ended up with a broken Airline due to the extreme cold weather they were having. I reloaded in Bridgeport CT and now on my way to Florida.

Coastie. don't tell you are going to celebrate holidays driving . In the US. do you hit the road on special occasions such as Christmas and New Year. I understand private cars will but what about freights and business vehicles? It must be lonely working and driving far away to celebrate Christmas alone.

HAHAHA Some company Owners want their drivers on the road 24/7 and does not care if it a holiday or not. But that not the case now for me. I am now south bound heading to Florida and then I will reload to be back home in Georgia for the holidays.

I stopped yesterday waiting for night to drive cause of to many UNSAFE Drivers. But I bit my own foot. SNOW STORM came in so I stayed the night and will be leaving out at sunrise.

Coastie wrote:
HAHAHA Some company Owners want their drivers on the road 24/7 and does not care if it a holiday or not. But that not the case now for me. I am now south bound heading to Florida and then I will reload to be back home in Georgia for the holidays.

I stopped yesterday waiting for night to drive cause of to many UNSAFE Drivers. But I bit my own foot. SNOW STORM came in so I stayed the night and will be leaving out at sunrise.


That is the difference when you are working for the company. you can't decide for yourself without asking permission. Now. the advantage of owning and driving it at your own disposal is that you can have and spent holidays. but the disadvantage of owning it is you can be lazy driving anytime.

About the snow storm. I have not seen much snow in my life only at a normal stage at Mt Fuji. Perhaps I will be wearing 5 _layer_s of clothes and still shiver.

When I got there in the US ( mom leaves in Seattle) I will avoid traveling during winter time.but maybe it will also be exciting hitting the road during that season.

These are some tips when driving on a snowy road.

http://www.georgianc.on.ca

Below are some safety tips for safe winter driving:

* Reduce speed when roads are icy, wet or snow-covered.
* Reduce speeds further when approaching crosswalks and/or school zones.
* Check road and weather conditions before leaving on road trips – skip or delay the trip if driving conditions are not ideal.

If your car gets stuck in a blizzard or snow storm:

* Remain calm, stay in your vehicle. For fresh air, open a window slightly on the sheltered side away from the wind.
* If your exhaust system is working well, run the vehicle’s engine about 10 minutes every half hour. Check the exhaust pipe
* periodically to make sure it’s not blocked with snow.
* Exercise your hands and feet periodically to keep them warm.
* In general, keep moving to avoid falling asleep. If you do try to shovel the snow from around your vehicle, avoid over-
* exertion while shovelling.

Pack a winter survival kit for your vehicle and include the following:

* Flashlight and batteries
* Blanket or sleeping bag
* Extra winter clothing
* First aid kit
* Jumper cables
* Scraper and brush
* Shovel and storm candles for heat
* A tin can to melt snow (can be used for drinking water)
* Instant soup, tea or coffee
* High energy foods such as nuts or chocolates
* Sand, road salt or kitty litter for traction
* Extra fuses and matches
* Basic tools and replacement parts (e.g., fan belt, spare tire, jack)
* Flares
* An emergency supply of pre_script_ion drugs (if applicable)
* Travel with a cellular phone whenever possible

Well just my luck....

Traffic was slow, OK no problem I had plenty of time. All day from 6AM till 2AM total miles driven 233 miles plus 4 miles hooked to a tow truck.

Toe truck would not take me to a shop, just off the road. $550.00 bill. Road service call $378.00, still not repaired. Motel $84.59... 24 hours enough of freezing. After spending 500.00 on fuel, I am now making $0.00 on this load, and still have a repair bill and posible another tow bill.

Gotten chew out, cused out yet I did nothing wrong. I broke down during a Snow Storm was my only problem.

Now after I do get repaired I will be late for my delivery. 788 miles to go and due there in 3 hours

Coastie wrote:
Well just my luck....

Traffic was slow, OK no problem I had plenty of time. All day from 6AM till 2AM total miles driven 233 miles plus 4 miles hooked to a tow truck.

Toe truck would not take me to a shop, just off the road. $550.00 bill. Road service call $378.00, still not repaired. Motel $84.59... 24 hours enough of freezing. After spending 500.00 on fuel, I am now making $0.00 on this load, and still have a repair bill and posible another tow bill.

Gotten chew out, cused out yet I did nothing wrong. I broke down during a Snow Storm was my only problem.

Now after I do get repaired I will be late for my delivery. 788 miles to go and due there in 3 hours


OMG! You must be superman! I can't stand freezing.
I browse photographs of snow storm and I just could not imagine I can stand in the cold.brrrrrrrrrr!

*

Well I got rolling Tuesday and made my Delivery on Wednesday. I spent $1500.00 to fix a $0.83 part. 2 tow rides and 2 mechanics.

I made it home Christmas Eve Morning, and will be leaving back out Tuesday..

applebite wrote:

OMG! You must be superman! I can't stand freezing.
I browse photographs of snow storm and I just could not imagine I can stand in the cold.brrrrrrrrrr!

*

Well I spent Monday night freezing even though I was sitting in the truck stop. My bones would not warm up.

Coastie wrote:
applebite wrote:

OMG! You must be superman! I can't stand freezing.
I browse photographs of snow storm and I just could not imagine I can stand in the cold.brrrrrrrrrr!

*

Well I spent Monday night freezing even though I was sitting in the truck stop. My bones would not warm up.


My! Is there no fireplace near? Till when snow last?

I am hopefully spending Christmas next year in Seattle and I know how much snow could shower.
I will absolutely hide under piles of woven clothes and leave my eyes to see raindrops of snow.

applebite wrote:
Coastie wrote:
applebite wrote:

OMG! You must be superman! I can't stand freezing.
I browse photographs of snow storm and I just could not imagine I can stand in the cold.brrrrrrrrrr!

*

Well I spent Monday night freezing even though I was sitting in the truck stop. My bones would not warm up.


My! Is there no fireplace near? Till when snow last?

I am hopefully spending Christmas next year in Seattle and I know how much snow could shower.
I will absolutely hide under piles of woven clothes and leave my eyes to see raindrops of snow.

Seattle you may see more rain of rain than snow. though it may be snow they are more known to get rain.