#67 Post by J. Ritter » 18 Jun 2019 13:27

After running so hard out east and making his way back west, TJ had taken a little time off. While not on the road, he took his truck in, got some basic maintenance done, and found a nice bumper for it in a buy/sell group online! He also had a chance to install a new steering wheel he purchased at a truck stop in Oklahoma a few weeks ago. After getting the bumper put on, the wheel installed, and another day of relaxation, it was time to hit the road again. He had noticed there was a decent amount of work around the northwest this time, so he was going to try to stay regional this time and not cross the continent.His first load was out of his hometown, Ontario, Oregon. It was cardboard boxes destined for a warehouse in Kennewick. This would be a shorter run today. He would drop this load off in the evening, then start running hard in the morning.TJ was anxious to get on the big road while he navigated the familiar streets of home.Finally on 84, TJ set the cruise and rolled on down the road.No matter if it was in the mountains, the Columbia Gorge, or the eastern steppe, the scenery always made TJ happy that his folks decided to move up here from Arizona before he was born. To him, this land was paradise.Cabbage Hill makes many a driver sweat as they descend the hill. For someone like TJ, who was born and raised in this corner of the state, it was no big deal. He still maintained his respect for the hill, however. If he were to get too cocky it could result in disaster.After passing through Pendleton, it was time to get over the river and into Washington. TJ took his exit and bid adieu to the Beaver State!He was hardly used to the idea of being in Washington when he arrived in Kennewick. The black Pete rolled through town, which was surprisingly sleepy today.After checking in, TJ was assigned the toughest dock in the place, much to his chagrin. He had to pull up and adjust a few times, but finally got in there. The crew inside took forever to get the boxes off the back. Good thing he was only going to a truck stop after this! He would get a reload in the morning, and be off looking for adventure!