Trucking in the USA

I didn't take many pictures, but i did film a whole lot. So keep your eyes open for my new videos coming up soon in YouTube (www.youtube.com/rogertrucker).

Driving through Denver. Enjoying the view!

Mexican transportation in New Mexico, USA

Now look at this crazy trucker: stops in the middle of a major railway crossing, and the train comes... blasting inches from his trailer! Like the train's gonna stop!

It wouldn't have been the first time in Exel Meats, in Friona, Texas...

Many places... On the road to Moses Lake, Washington.

Enjoying the ride, as I finally installed the satellite radio.

Driving through the Frank Slide, along the Crow Nest Highway. Not in the mood to stop, but Javi did (www.doingmyway.blogspot.com).

The biggest truck in the world, in Sparwood, BC. But it's not working, so it's not REALLY a truck... It's more like a statue, a decoration!

US HWY 95, in Idaho, just across the Canadian border.

Near Moses Lake, in a truck stop.

FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

Here are pictures of my new truck, a 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit Diesel Series 60, Automatic 13 speed, with all the extras.

Most recent picture, this evening at Portage La Prairie, MB

Pictures taken at the Wal-Mart in Dryden, ON.

Interior is nicely finished. I love it. It's better than the Peterbilt!

Driving down the road, exhausted. Looking for a truck stop...

Ain't life beautiful??

On down the road...

New job: H&R Transport

Hello, y'all!
Sorry for the delay on my posts, but I did loose my job, due to the recession, of course.
But all is well, I just started work at H&R Transport, out of Lethbridge, AB. I will be based out of Montreal.
I just finished mt training in Toronto, and tomorrow I drive off on my first trip. They have assigned me an almost new Freightliner Cascadia, like the one in the picture.

(Picture from www.hankstruckpictures.com)

I look forward to sharing more of it to you. I apologise to you for leaving my blog unattended, but the last two weeks have been total stress, looking for a job.
For those of you following me on Youtube (www.youtube.com/rogertrucker), thank you for your prayers and your best wishes.
Cheers!

New trailer skirts (And the last of winter).

My boss installed new trailer skirts on the trailer, they are supposed to save 6-8% on fuel. They also look better.

New look.

Calgary. Spring snow. And spring cold. I hope it's the last time.

Closer to the Rockie Mountains, on my way to Vancouver.

Climbing Rogers Pass, not much snow, very good weather across the Rockies.

Rent-A-Truck

This trip I drove a rented truck, since Jeff left earlier on my Peterbilt. It was an interesting experience, because by driving this crappy truck I learn to appreciate more the Peterbilt I usually drive. This truck had everything wrong: downgraded engine, ten speed transmission, no bunk heater, no inverter, ugly white steel rims all around on a disgusting yellow painted truck...

Ugly truck trying to pose.

The nose dosn't look too bad. The fog lights are useless.

The seats are a hand-me-down from the older 9400 series. I like the side window.

The dashbord is very practical, and I love the switches on the steering wheel. But the build quality is beyond most truckers dignity. I hope they're better on owner-operator units.

Ugly white steel rims... They should be outlawed.

Some older pictures

Since I've been home for the week, I thought I'd post some pictures that have not been in this blog.

Road-side restaurant, in La Carolina (Jaen), Spain. I miss the food.

Parked for lunch at the Routier restaurant in Ottmarsheim, France. Near Moulhouse across the German border.

Scraping the bugs off the windshield, in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. A few years ago. Picture taken by my brother Anders Viking www.vikingtrucker.blogspot.com .


Stop and Go near Caldes de Malavella (Girona), near my hometown. My father in the picture.

Closeup of my windshield. A lot of decorative stuff.