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Pre-trip Inspection Jargon

Pre-trip Inspection Jargon

by | Aug 10, 2018 | Journal, trucking

Pre-trip Inspection Jargon Yesterday a student from the class previous to mine gave us our first look at how a tractor/trailer pre-trip inspection is done. There are quite a bit of names and jargon to remember. The inspection is broken down into six areas: Engine...
Simulator Practice

Simulator Practice

by | Aug 9, 2018 | Journal, trucking

Simulator Practice Today we got a chance to try out the driving simulator. With a driver’s seat and three large center and side monitors, it almost feels like one of those driving video games you’d see at a fun center. But this is programmed to accurately...
Iron Reads a Book

Iron Reads a Book

by | Aug 3, 2018 | Journal

This drawing is of my nephew, Iron Hills, done while he was quietly reading a book on Thanksgiving day 2017.

Fallen Cake

Fallen Cake

by | Apr 18, 2017 | Journal

I often let my mind wander in search of something interesting when working in my journal.

And They’re Off!

And They’re Off!

by | Apr 15, 2017 | Journal

And They’re Off! Bursting out the front door of a turn-of-the-century row house in Queens, a dog launches outward and airborne over the stoop with exuberance. A cat preceded him out of the house but got caught in a moment of hesitation. An ineffective and...