by dotto | May 28, 2019 | Journal, process
Chicago dog walker Have you ever thought of walking dogs as a job?As an illustrator who still relies on supplemental income, I’m always on the lookout for job leads that are less demanding than a full 9-to-5 but are enjoyable and rewarding at the same time. I... 
by dotto | Sep 2, 2018 | Journal, trucking
When Trucks Have Nightmares Do trucks have nightmares? If trucks have nightmares I’m sure these three would be at the top of their lists: 1. Blown over by wind Sometimes you can’t predict what the wind is going to do. Check out this video. Empty trailers... 
by dotto | Sep 2, 2018 | Journal, trucking
Trucker Talk Dinner at Amelia’s in the Ramada Hotel is the best place to eavesdrop on trucker talk. The Ramada was my home during orientation at Prime Inc. and Amelia’s Bar and Grill is where I ate most every night. This Ramada is pretty unique for having... 
by dotto | Aug 17, 2018 | Journal, trucking
Trainer Tim All of the in-house trainers at Prime SLC are pretty cool. I’ve had nothing but good experiences with them so far. But Trainer Tim shines just a bit brighter. He speaks with a gruff, aged hippie inflection (“Far out, groovy man”). But... 
by dotto | Aug 14, 2018 | Journal, trucking
Tandem Suspension Pre-trip Inspection Today we focused on memorizing the suspension parts of the trailer tandem wheels. Repeatedly running through the verbiage for a pre-trip inspection is helping us to learn the names and locations of parts that are critical to the... 
by dotto | Aug 11, 2018 | Journal, trucking
Backing Boss Ben Prime instructor Ben got us going on how to turn and use cone markers to complete straight-line, offset, and alley dock backing maneuvers. First he diagrammed them on a white board in one of the classrooms, then he took us out on the “pad”...
Chicago dog walkerMay 28, 2019
When Trucks Have NightmaresSeptember 2, 2018
Trucker TalkSeptember 2, 2018
Trainer TimAugust 17, 2018
Tandem Suspension Pre-trip InspectionAugust 14, 2018
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