Whew! What A Day
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I delivered the 6 generators here in Morehead City, NC today. What a job! The generators all went to pumping stations around the area to power them in case of power failure during a hurricane. These pumping stations were not built in spots with a mind to large trucks getting in a out of them. The crane, while not as long as my rig, also had a lot of trouble getting in a out of these places.
The next to last spot was especially bad. So bad in fact that both I and the crane operator refused to do it. We would have had to park across a busy road from each other and then the generator would have to be lifted across the road. And that was assuming we could situate ourselves to stay out of the phone and power lines.
We told the contractor that there was no way we would do it and that we would put the unit off at the last location and he would have to get a small lift truck to move it back to the location and set it on the pad. He agreed as he really didn't have any choice about it. No means no.
Anyway, it took most of the day to get them all lifted off and set in place. As there are no truckstops in this backwater place, and dispatch hasn't yet found me another load, I let them know that I was renting a room for the night so I could shower and rest, and I also let them know that they are paying for it LOL.
I was nice and didn't get the $82 room at the Holiday Inn, opting instead for the $62 room at the Days Inn. The Days Inn also has wireless internet service, comfortable rooms, and all that. They just don't have a restaurant or bar.
But there's a nice sports bar right next door.
The next to last spot was especially bad. So bad in fact that both I and the crane operator refused to do it. We would have had to park across a busy road from each other and then the generator would have to be lifted across the road. And that was assuming we could situate ourselves to stay out of the phone and power lines.
We told the contractor that there was no way we would do it and that we would put the unit off at the last location and he would have to get a small lift truck to move it back to the location and set it on the pad. He agreed as he really didn't have any choice about it. No means no.
Anyway, it took most of the day to get them all lifted off and set in place. As there are no truckstops in this backwater place, and dispatch hasn't yet found me another load, I let them know that I was renting a room for the night so I could shower and rest, and I also let them know that they are paying for it LOL.
I was nice and didn't get the $82 room at the Holiday Inn, opting instead for the $62 room at the Days Inn. The Days Inn also has wireless internet service, comfortable rooms, and all that. They just don't have a restaurant or bar.
But there's a nice sports bar right next door.
have a great time young man!