Another long day today, but I'm not complaining. I drove a bit longer than I am legally allowed to, but the laws are fucking retarded about that anyhow. They give no flexibility anymore. Flexibility that is necessary for the safety of both truck drivers and everyone else on the road.
But no. The government likes to pretend that truckers can follow a regular schedule like "normal" people. Thus the laws force us to drive tired and sit on our asses when we may be wide awake. Stupid.
Anyhow, I'm in Matthews, Missouri tonight. My destination is a town near Detroit tomorrow. I'm trying to decide which route to take to get there. The absolute shortest way is to go up I-57 to Gary (just south of Chicago). Problem is that area is CONSTANTLY fucked up. I mean, it's like a war-zone all the time. Accidents every day. Construction is a never-ending process. I'm inclined to scoot up 70 into Indianapolis then take 69 up through Fort Wayne to 94 that way. Couple extra miles could be worth avoiding the problems that always come along with the Chicago / Gary, Indiana area.
Anyhow... time to sleep. That's life on the road... drive, eat, sleep, repeat.
But no. The government likes to pretend that truckers can follow a regular schedule like "normal" people. Thus the laws force us to drive tired and sit on our asses when we may be wide awake. Stupid.
Anyhow, I'm in Matthews, Missouri tonight. My destination is a town near Detroit tomorrow. I'm trying to decide which route to take to get there. The absolute shortest way is to go up I-57 to Gary (just south of Chicago). Problem is that area is CONSTANTLY fucked up. I mean, it's like a war-zone all the time. Accidents every day. Construction is a never-ending process. I'm inclined to scoot up 70 into Indianapolis then take 69 up through Fort Wayne to 94 that way. Couple extra miles could be worth avoiding the problems that always come along with the Chicago / Gary, Indiana area.
Anyhow... time to sleep. That's life on the road... drive, eat, sleep, repeat.
You got any time off in the D??