Good morning from the drop site in Winnipeg and as I predicted, we are sitting here until the fleet manager moves us or the client kicks us off the property. There is another company driver here as well who was 1.5 hours late as he was to be here at 8 AM as well. We both picked up on the same day, same time but he was delayed due to flat tires and the 6 hour wait for approval but by my calculations and our la la drive yesterday, he should have been here on time.
So, it has been two hours, we went for a nice little walk to the military cemetery (didn’t know where the main entrance was), Gonja got groomed (he NEVER stops shedding) and now enjoying a crisp cold apple. I remember the days when I had no patience and now, I just smile and say……..let’s walk! I must be getting old ;)
Well, I am going to visit with the other driver, he is about the same age as James, been with the company a few more months than me, has been in a slight accident (back of his trailer hit a reefer causing a couple of grand in damages) and he is waiting to get fired. I hope he finds a new job first!
Actually, he is 35 and has an 8 month old son and live in girlfriend. We now have been sitting nearly 4 hours and I am back at the truck stop. When I told fleet that I was moving my truck from the client to the Flying J, they came back with a message of "Canada?" Like I would drive 3 hours to cross the border and wait for a load but on the same token, I could have been there by now! That little bonus is no longer a bonus but wages I am currently losing from sitting yesterday and today. :( Not only that, the web service I pay for does not work properly at this location and I am paying Denny's $2 in hush puppies for their free internet. Sweet!!!I might be in Canada another day so don't expect text or phone calls. I will keep you informed my dear truckers........later!
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