Tuesday 10/07/08

So much for going east. We picked up a load this morning going to Corona, CA. Steve called the consignee and asked if they had overnight parking and course they didn't, but the guy told us we could park on the street outside the facility. That was okay with Steve, so we took our time driving over here, thinking we would just wake up and get unloaded. Wrong. We get to the place and there are "No Parking" signs all up and down the street, so I hop out and ask the guard if she knows where we might be able to park and she recommends the TA off I-10. You know, the one we passed on the way here.

Hey, Steve, remember about 300 miles ago when I suggested we stop at a truckstop outside of Corona so we could get our 10 hour break and deliver in the morning?

Now we have drive back up the interstate and try to find parking at the TA. As soon as we pull in, we notice cops ticketing drivers that have parked on a side street. Not a good sign. Luckily, we manage to make a spot for ourselves in the parking lot. Now it's 9:30pm and our appointment is at 7:30am. Exactly 10 hours, meaning we're going to be late.

Hey, Steve, remember about 300 miles ago when I suggested we stop at a truckstop outside of Corona so we could get our 10 hour break and deliver in the morning?

Today marks a career milestone - save for about 400 miles, I've driven from Raleigh, NC to Corona, CA. Pretty sweet.