AndrewG:
(im not going to use the word tramping)
I believe they call it OTR (Over the road) over there 
What are all those dials for? I can’t think of any decent reasons to have more than 6 or 7.
Use to do Laredo from Portage la Prairie in this 7 month old Pete, Laredo to Toronto and back to Portage, wish I’d took more photo’s brings back a lot of memories, thanks for posting.
Great post Chris,very interesting and well worded.
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I don’t always wake up with a TruckNet member parked behind me; but when I do, their truck is usually cleaner. Hi Wire
Ey up Chris mate.
Nice pictures. I saw a Manitoba licence plate in front when I pulled up the night before but I never thought to go look around the front to see who it might be. What a coincidence.
lynchy:
Great diary n photos,'98 tractor,how many miles does that have on it,guess it’s had inframe or new motor?
I don’t know exactly what mileage the truck has done. It was rolled over and written-off. Ruby Truck Line bought it and re-built it in 2016. It’s been back on the road for about a year.
AndieHyde:
Chuffing 'ell Chris, thats bloody epic. Very well done to you, sir.Glad to hear it worked out for the fellow Tyke with the out of date paper work. What was the story about the guy who rescued him?
Andie.
The pair had quite the adventure. After the Tyke was set free, they couldn’t find the truck as it had been towed from were he was arrested. It wasn’t until they enlisted the help of a local cross-border drug-trafficker that they tracked it down.
GORDON 50:
What are all those dials for? I can’t think of any decent reasons to have more than 6 or 7.
There are two for the oil temperature in the diffs which are a bit unnecessary. But that is the American way; there are four switches to turn the lights on.
That looks like an experience and a half. Thanks for posting and keep em coming.
Ready mix concrete lorry with one of those flip-up axles on Interstate 84 at Boise, Idaho.
With only seven tonnes on board, the 500 horse power motor makes light work of the rolling hills.
If you look carefully, you can see the haul road that was built to take those wind turbines to the top. Must have been an interesting job.
Scenic viewpoint at the top of Emigrant Hill on the Oregon Trail which brought settlers and their ox-carts to the Pacific Ocean. I aimed to get there for the sunset but just missed it.
The Arrowhead Travel Plaza, An enterprise of the Umatilla First Nation; along with the Wildhorse Casino Resort. Cinema, bars, restaurants, slot machines and my home during a 36 hour reset of the driving hours.
Just over two hours left of the 70 in 8 days allowance. 3827 miles in a week at 40 cents per mile is as good as it gets at Ruby Truck Line.
Over the Columbia River and into Washington State before daylight. This is a double trailer rig specially built to carry big square bales of straw.
Snow is forecast for the Snoqualmie Pass later in the day. The main reason for the early start and thankfully it is only raining at the top when I go over.
There are basically two types of American trucks: those with exhaust stacks just by the doors and those that are aerodynamic.
Like most of the TA Truckstops; the TA at North Bend has a mobile chapel. This one is pulled by a “Big Lips” Ford CL9000.
A Marmon; as rare as a cabover Ford. First one I have seen for ages.
North Bend is my last chance for Popeyes chicken tenders.
Down to sea-level at Seattle, a city that never sleeps. Interstate 5, north to the Canadian border, is just 90 minutes away.
Back in Canada and scaled twice in 20 minutes. The second time at Delta with the Alex Fraser suspension bridge in the background.
There aren’t many places to park in the Vancouver area and the Petro Pass at Delta only has a dozen spots. I’m in luck and after topping-up the tanks, I’m done for the day.
An afternoon stroll up onto the Alex Fraser Bridge is always a pleasure. Fantastic views and the great smell of red cedar wafting up from the sawmill down on the river bank.
Brilliant read thank you
Really enjoyed that, thanks for taking the time to post.
Very enjoyable. Looking forward to more. Nice change from which friggin sat nav 
Thats a brilliant diary Chris, well pictured, well documented, and i envy you…seems like you really enjoy your work, i was wondering if you are married, and how often do you get home, not many women would put up with hubby being away for so long eh !..Please continue with your diaries, theyre very interesting.
thanks for the post and pictures. The variety of scenic routes that you take are just breathtaking, I hope that you upload more from your travels
Cheers Paul
Great diary, thanks for taking the time …
3827 miles at 40 cents, is that your weeks pay ? About 1500 dollars before tax ?
Thanks again…
Really interesting Chris thanks for taking the time and trouble to post a sample of your working life on here.
Please do more. Fantastic. Only request would be a little more text, to fill in the gaps of the story nothing huge. A few details of what you did/things that happened. I’m getting on like you’re being paid for this
Couldn’t put up with that food they offer on the road out there.