2018-07-30 at 11:38 PM UTC
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Captain's Log
Captain's log, supplimental:
One of the straps came loose on our rig and we nearly lost the cargo on the highway. Caught it just in time.
Next time you see a big rig, ask yourself, "what are the chances that guy has no idea what the fuck he is doing?"
The probability is not zero
2018-07-30 at 7:36 PM UTC
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Captain's Log
Captain's Log, supplemental.
It should be noted that this trucking company was created on a whim 3 days before the first load was shipped (10 days ago) Furthermore, we are currently running rental trucks. Through the wise use of spending aka "good debt", it was started with almost zero funding except for a few guys' final paychecks. By spending money in a way that makes a return on investment, the company turned a profit on its first delivery (approximately 3 grand by day 3 - which more than covered all the expenses of start up)
Also of note, hallucinations are a very real part of this business. Truckers who exceed their limits in terms of drive time often have such experience. My co-pilot experienced the phenomena 2 days ago.
Be safe out there.
2018-07-30 at 7:01 PM UTC
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Captain's Log
Star date
07.30.2018
Having just quit my job as a bus driver, I found myself sleeping in my uber car when I got a call:
A bunch of shady cops I know started a fly by night trucking company and quit their jobs - and they asked if I'd drive with them... that was 7 days ago.
As a homeless uber driver, I genuinely wanted to try living in a truck for a while instead of my car. So, the adventure began.
We'll start with a re-cap.
Day 1.
I'd never driven a Manuel transmission or a 26 foot flat bed truck so my buddy coached me through my first day with a fully loaded truck. (26 foot flat bed does not require a commercial drivers licence)
For the reccord, it was his first time driving a vehicle this size too
Day 3.
I had to use anti-psychotics to counter the delerium induced by sleep deprivation (I carry anti-psychotics in my wallet at all times for such occasions. They can also be used to block the effects of psychedelics if someone has a bad trip. But that's a story for another day...)
In the last 7 days, our 2 man crew has driven through montana, utah, arizona, Nevada & idaho delivering loads.
Day 7. (Today)
We are currently on the road to east with a fresh batch of cargo.
These logs will continue and include periodic updates.
If anyone has any questions - no matter how ridiculous- feel free to post and I'll respond.
2018-07-30 at 7 PM UTC
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Captain's Log
Star date 07
07.30.2018
Having just quit my job as a bus driver, I found myself sleeping in my uber car when I got a call:
A bunch of shady cops I know started a fly by night trucking company and quit their jobs - and they asked if I'd drive with them... that was 7 days ago.
As a homeless uber driver, I genuinely wanted to try living in a truck for a while instead of my car. So, the adventure began.
We'll start with a re-cap.
Day 1.
I'd never driven a Manuel transmission or a 26 foot flat bed truck so my buddy coached me through my first day with a fully loaded truck. (26 foot flat bed does not require a commercial drivers licence)
For the reccord, it was his first time driving a vehicle this size too
Day 3.
I had to use anti-psychotics to counter the delerium induced by sleep deprivation (I carry anti-psychotics in my wallet at all times for such occasions. They can also be used to block the effects of psychedelics if someone has a bad trip. But that's a story for another day...)
In the last 7 days, our 2 man crew has driven through montana, utah, arizona, Nevada & idaho delivering loads.
Day 7. (Today)
We are currently on the road to Colorado with a fresh batch of hot tubs.
These logs will continue and include periodic updates.
If anyone has any questions - no matter how ridiculous- feel free to post and I'll respond.
