Leaving Home & Delivering in Iowa

Right before leaving home, the truck computer decided it was time for a 10 minute parked regen. A regen is the function of the engine running extra hot to burn out the exhaust particulates in the collection chamber. This usually happens unnoticed, while we are driving. However, since our APU has quit working, we have had to run the engine at night to remain comfortable.

  We took off at around 6 o’clock this morning. Since we gave ourselves plenty of time, we got to enjoy a few leisurely breaks. The dogs enjoyed the extra time to run around.

  Our directions took us to the wrong side of Des Moines Iowa to deliver. I think the Navigo directions were antiquated. We had to backtrack about 20 miles, stopping by a truck stop along the way for fuel. Fortunately, we still arrived before our customer closed for the afternoon. The load that originated in Houston Texas was successfully completed.

  We are spending the night in St. Joseph Missouri. Our next load is in our possession.  The customer was just down the street from this truck stop. 

  Below is an unrelated picture to this blog chapter. During our time at home, we went to the Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield Missouri. It was our second time to visit. It is a truly amazing place. This is the only picture that I took during our Sunday tour.