Want an apple, but don't have an apple tree?
On the diminishing alley, the driver had to center the truck with only 6 inches to spare on each side. 6 inches! (Please remember that they are professionals, do not, I repeat, do not try this at home.)
Want to top your homegrown tomato off with some cottage cheese?
Need more trash bags before the trash truck comes at 8:00 am?
New Pen? Dog Food. . . cat food . . . baby food . . .
No worries, you can run to the local Sunfresh and grab all that's on your list.
Like Magic?
Need more trash bags before the trash truck comes at 8:00 am?
New Pen? Dog Food. . . cat food . . . baby food . . .
No worries, you can run to the local Sunfresh and grab all that's on your list.
Like Magic?
Opening a speakeasy in your basement? Found the finishing touch on ebay - a 1938 5 cent slot machine. Problem. It won't fit in your car. (Not that it matters anyway you live no where by the Hollywood club in Toledo.)
No worries, it can be delivered to you front door.
The convenience of having all those things at your local grocer and your front door delivery is provided not by magic but with the help of your local truckers.
With that in mind, it was an awesome experience to watch a showcase of the top Kansas Truck Drivers on a hot June Saturday at the 2007 Kansas Motor Carriers Association Professional Truck Driving Championships. (In truckease - "The Rodeo".)
The convenience of having all those things at your local grocer and your front door delivery is provided not by magic but with the help of your local truckers.
With that in mind, it was an awesome experience to watch a showcase of the top Kansas Truck Drivers on a hot June Saturday at the 2007 Kansas Motor Carriers Association Professional Truck Driving Championships. (In truckease - "The Rodeo".)
Truck drivers spit shined their cabs, rolled up their sleeves and accomplished some unbelievable "problems". The elite, invited to compete due to their safely record, performed amazing maneuvers. They are the Blue Angels of truck driving.
Our John started the rodeo off. We cheered as his name was called. We took pause at the announcement of his 300,000 plus miles of safe driving! (We all know that's what brings him home every night.)
Our John started the rodeo off. We cheered as his name was called. We took pause at the announcement of his 300,000 plus miles of safe driving! (We all know that's what brings him home every night.)
The competition field was made up of six "problems" that were similar to everyday challenges: backing up to a dock, parallel parking, diminish alley, maneuvering around obstacles as close as possible but not touching, weight station, and the final stop.
On the diminishing alley, the driver had to center the truck with only 6 inches to spare on each side. 6 inches! (Please remember that they are professionals, do not, I repeat, do not try this at home.)
That is how the day progressed. One by one the Truckers pulled out of the starting gate to the glory of their safety records with intentions of a top performance that would take them to Nationals. And one by one, they blew me away!
Magic . . . no way . . . just down home Truckies doing their jobs!!!!
Magic . . . no way . . . just down home Truckies doing their jobs!!!!
2 comments:
YAY!! that was so much fun.
You tell really great stories. That was awesomely told!
Well,
ttyl
Raelynne
Love our John!!! Yay for the people who bring large packages our way... I love packages!
Jenorey
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