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  1. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    Sitting in the Monroe,Mi T/A.Looks like a cargo van convetion here! Got a load on board and heading to La Grange,KY. I dont have to deliver until 7am tomorrow. So, I have an extra 10 hours to shuttle these gift boxes to anyone who is going near a drop-off center. Thanks for checking in!
  2. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    Repairs done early and currently in Lafayette, IN. Hoping to get a load to NC, MN or GA so I can get these gift boxes droped off. If your in the neighborhood and heading by one of the centers listed above, let me know. Rock On!
  3. PreacherRich

    Help! Help!

    I drive for 4 different companies right now. Four is doable but like previously said, it can get crazy with all the phone calls and making sure you communicate with all the carriers when loads are being bid for you. When you run for multiples you will also need to carry 1,000,000 liability and...
  4. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    Due to some needed repairs on my van, I will be in Traverse City, MI until at least Tuesday or Wednesday. That will give me 2 or 3 days to try and get a load near one of the drop off centers. If you have any suggestions feel free to share or send me a pm. Blessings to ya!
  5. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    We have thought about many different options but desire to get these gifts to where they were originally prepared for.
  6. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    Nope, still looking. I will be home in Traverse City, MI for the weekend and have the shoe boxes with me. Been trying to update location daily.
  7. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    Sitting in Grand Island, NE. Probably deadheading to Des Moines tonight. Very few calls on loads here today.
  8. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    Good Cold Morning! Sitting at the Hampshire,Il T/A waiting on a load. Still have the boxes but am sure I will get close to a dropoff center soon. If you know you will be by one let me know. (Thanks Bruno) Blessings, Rich
  9. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    It's my understanding that the total space needed is 3x4x3 and about 60 lbs. Many Blessings To Ya!
  10. PreacherRich

    Operation Christmas Child

    Hey All, I am looking for a little help. It seems my church missed the local deadline to get boxes out for Operation Christmas Child. We have about 20 shoe boxes full of gifts for kids and need to figure out how to get these boxes to one of the following drop off centers. Currently, these...
  11. PreacherRich

    For CVers..Ill. tolls going up Jan 1st

    Set GPS to exclude tolls... Haven't paid an Illinois toll in a while and doesn't add much time.
  12. PreacherRich

    What are you thankful for?

    1. That God gave His only Son to take the penalty for all my sin. That I can now have a relationship with God and know Him as a loving Father because of what Jesus did. 2. My awesome wife, kids, grandson and rest of my family. 3. That I live in a country that all things are still possible...
  13. PreacherRich

    Chains or cables?

    2010 Ford E-350 Extend Cargo Van
  14. PreacherRich

    Chains or cables?

    Thanks Slack, Haven't yet been west of Kansas City on any runs. I guess it's time to find a set of chains just in case. Don't want any fines.
  15. PreacherRich

    Chains or cables?

    I am from the "Snowbelt" in Northern Michigan and have never used chains. (Not allowed on Michigan roads) When do you use chains and cables? I can see maybe during a storm in the mountains to fight downhill slides but to me, seems like a waste of time. Looking forward to my first donuts of...
  16. PreacherRich

    November Locations

    Well tell GM to open receiving before 6am! Would have had it there 5 hours before it had to be. :cool:What are you doing on E/O shouldn't you be focused on getting me a load?
  17. PreacherRich

    November Locations

    Picked up in Standish, MI now eating a midnight omlette in the Kingsfield Oh T/A on my way to Tonawanda, NY for early am delivery. "All you can eat" is a great way to mess up plans for a few hour nap!
  18. PreacherRich

    November Locations

    Think that is the worst T/A I have ever been at
  19. PreacherRich

    Balancing Home and The Road

    Got home yesterday morning. Spent time talking with my wife and had her read this thread. We really enjoyed the time together and think we started to deal with some of the issues. She even started helping me get stuff ready for when I get my next load. I really feel refreshed and ready to drive...
  20. PreacherRich

    Balancing Home and The Road

    Hey people thank you so much for the replies! Some good folks on here. I am sure we can work through this and get it figured out. Rock On! Rich
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