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Category Archives: Down Time
That Ongoing Work In Progress
The last time I was proactive with this blog was just before returning back to over the road driving. There was going back to that routine of driving, and all the work involved with Professional Driving. At the same time, … Continue reading
Keeping The Truck, and Everything Rolling
Like that old saying, “One step forward, and two steps back”, I find myself restarting that routine I have mentioned in past blogs. Since 2013 (the whole year), I found myself leaving the opportunity of advancing to Owner Operator, and … Continue reading
May 26th, 2012 – Day 99 Paperwork to catch up on…
May 26th, 2012 – Day 99 Paperwork to catch up on… Posted by tharrisfc in 100 Day Countdown on May 28, 2012 The saying goes, “some days are diamonds, and some days are stone”. In five years, I see periods of … Continue reading
Day 91 – Finally time to Blog
Day 91 – Finally time to Blog Posted by tharrisfc in 100 Day Countdown on June 3, 2012 Since Day 94, I have rolled out of Pennsylvania, down to Georgia, back up to Ohio, and now I rest in Michigan. Throughout … Continue reading
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Day 89 – 34 Hour Break
Day 89 – 34 Hour Break Posted by tharrisfc in 100 Day Countdown on June 5, 2012 With the last eleven days flying by, I was assigned a load that took me east of Wisconsin, but the hours were not there. … Continue reading
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Day 70–Time Down for a 34 hour break
Day 70–Time Down for a 34 hour break Posted by tharrisfc in 100 Day Countdown on June 27, 2012 The whole concept of what I am attempting to do is be able to always have something going on. When it comes … Continue reading
Shifting Gears… Rolling in a different direction
As a Sole Proprietor, I have had to limit my ambitions to assure I meet and satisfy other obligations. My role of Professional Driver is typically geared towards an individual interested in specializing in driving. So, any real ambition to … Continue reading
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The Seven Year Déjà Vu…
Ever get the feeling that you could see what was coming? For this to happen in reality, you truly have to have seen or experienced a similar event from the past. I started out through a trucking school, in July … Continue reading
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From Winter to Spring…the weather still a challenge to dodge
The Year of 2013 started with final payment and ownership of a 2007 Freightliner. It also started with icy weather in Arkansas. So much has been done to get this far, to include “weathering the storm”, and sitting it out … Continue reading
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Spring Time Rolling
There are many challenges during the Spring, even when on a thirty four hour break. For me, it is the time to play “catch up” on old work, consider changes and expanding my routines in the future, and still have … Continue reading
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