ASMR POV Trucking: I-81 S & I-66 E (Hagerstown, MD - US-17)

Hello again! This was recorded a while ago I know, I know. I have been a very busy beaver but I am back again and so glad you are still here waiting patiently!
It is very, VERY rare that I travel south from Hagerstown as I live in PA, but at this recording I had to head down to the terminal for some repairs so I was given this delivery in Virginia for the morning of. I actually very much enjoy this stretch, as well as US-17 which I hope to get another video of at a later point in time.
I got a new CB antenna! The Wilson 2000 Trucker, in a beautiful red that actually matches my truck much better then I expected.
Thank you so much for riding along with me today! I want to make more discussion videos but these tend to do much better according to metrics, so I'm not sure how to make them better. If you have any ideas of things you would like to see me talk about or discuss, please feel free to reach out!
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[@weathdl7155]

Are you still liking the job and McElroy?

[@LifeintheHammerLane]

Sure am! Today actually marks one year since I started. I should make a video and dive into how it went

[@weathdl7155]

Yes that would be interesting to hear how the year has gone. I remember watching your orientation videos. Glad that you have stuck it out!

[@tommymanning8075]

How was the tarp lift Dearing your oreantion? 110 lbs dead weight pretty heavy

[@LifeintheHammerLane]

They teach you how to pick it up properly to put the least strain on yourself as possible. Also in real world situations in my 190something deliveries I've only lifted the tarps maybe twice. 9 times out of 10 the forklift operators at your drops will pick them up and put them on the trailer for you which makes it much less intimidating. Not something you'll have to do much at all but you have to be ABLE to do it nonetheless in case you're in a situation you have to.

[@LifeintheHammerLane]

But basically the trick is you want to put as much of the weight and lifting into your legs, and as little of it into your back as you can. Sounds like you're either in training or about to start, if that's the case the company will definitely show you proper lifting techniques.

[@tommymanning8075]

@@LifeintheHammerLane ok I start orientation Monday in Cuba. Maybe I'll see you out there

[@LifeintheHammerLane]

@@tommymanning8075 Cuba is the hardest training facility the company has so you'll definitely get your money's worth there! Do come back once you've been there a bit and comment to let me know how many 2017 Prostars are still there at the yard getting cycled into use cause I'm curious! I run dedicated out of the Hagerstown, MD Lowe's DC, so if you're ever up here guarantee you'll see me!

[@LifeintheHammerLane]

@@tommymanning8075 as for advice just keep your head down and stay on task! The main thing McElroy looks for in recruits is work ethic. Show them you're a hard worker and they'll love you! You might see people getting let go around you, just focus on you. My class started with 10, we finished with 3!