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Owner operator at Mercer transportation.

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Episode 26:1 kicks off the new year with a marathon run. I'm hauling an eight-stop load starting in Ohio, with drops in Illinois, Kansas, and eventually finishing up deep in Texas. Between the sub-zero temperatures and the New Year’s holiday schedule, this trip turned into a real test of patience and "roadside math."
Highlights of this trip:
The Big Pivot: I’m opening up about the financial realities of my current situation. Between the high truck payments and inconsistent freight, I’ve started looking at other opportunities and even put in an application for a new path that requires a Hazmat endorsement [02:21].
Hazmat Prep: Discussing the ELDT training and my plan to finally get my Hazmat endorsement after 18 years of driving [10:31].
8-Stop Logistics: Mapping out the route across multiple states and managing the weight as we drop bundles at each stop [01:05].
Winter Weather Woes: Battling 24 mph gusts that push the rig all over the road and dealing with the "Christmas tree" of sensor lights caused by road salt [21:04].
New Gear: Testing out a new $45 aluminum clipboard to keep my paperwork organized and dry during the messy winter months [15:46].
The "Superhero" Song: Featuring the full AI-generated track dedicated to the family back home [11:46].
Deliveries: From Detroit and Illinois down to Wichita and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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