Author: Erick Miller

BRT Trip Info for Friday: November 24, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 11/24/2023
    • Loading Location: Richmond, Virginia
    • TYPE: Preloaded Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 30 Minutes.
  • Delivery Date: 11/25/2023 16:30 EST
    • Unloading Location: Dunn, North Carolina
    • TYPE: Live Unload
    • On-Site Time: Three Hours, Thirty Minutes.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: 55 Degrees F. / 12.8 Degrees C.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 36,285 Lbs. / 16,458 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Hershey Chocolate.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 0 / 0
    • Loaded: 186 / 298
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Mostly Cloudy, Temperature 54 Degrees F, 12 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Clear, Temperature 43 Degrees F, 6 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 9.3 MPG. / 25.29 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes:
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: $415.00
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BRT Trip Info for Monday: November 06, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 11/06/2023
    • Loading Location: Edwardsville, Illinois
    • TYPE: Preloaded Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 30 Minutes. 5 Hours Early.
  • Delivery Date: 11/07/2023 13:30 CST.
    • Unloading Location: Elkhorn, Wisconsin
    • TYPE: Live Unload.
    • On-Site Time: 50 Minutes. 1.5 Hours Early.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: 55 Degrees F. / 12.8 Degrees C.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 40,145 Lbs. / 18,209 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Easter Chocolate.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 0 / 0
    • Loaded: 320 / 511
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Scattered Clouds, Temperature 69 Degrees F, 20 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Scattered Clouds, Temperature 52 Degrees F, 11 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 7.9 MPG. / 29.774 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes:
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: None:
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BRT Trip Info for Tuesday: October 31, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 10/31/2023 8AM EDT.
    • Loading Location: Jacksonville, Florida
    • TYPE: Preloaded Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 30 Minutes.
  • Delivery Date: 11/01/2023
    • Unloading Location: Danville, Virginia 7AM EDT.
    • TYPE: Live Unload.
    • On-Site Time: 60 Minutes.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: 36 Degrees F. / 2.2 Degrees C.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 43,796 Lbs. / 18,865 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Malt’s Beer.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 62 / 98
    • Loaded: 521 / 834
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Fog, Temperature 67 Degrees F, 19.4 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Passing Clouds Temperature 37 Degrees F, 2.8 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 7.9 MPG. / 29.774 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes: This was supposed to be a live load but the trailer was already loaded when we arrived at the shipper.
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: None:
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BRT Trip Info for Monday: October 16, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 10/16/2023
    • Loading Location: Jurupa Valley, California
    • TYPE: Preloaded Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 30 Minutes.
  • Delivery Date: 10/17/2023 7AM PDT.
    • Unloading Location: Ventura, California
    • TYPE: Live Unload.
    • On-Site Time: 90 Minutes.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: Reefer Off.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 41,258 Lbs. / 18,714 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Coors Products.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 0 / 0
    • Loaded: 121 / 193
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Clear, Temperature 80 Degrees F, 26.6 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Overcast/Fog, Temperature 59 Degrees F, 15 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 6.5 MPG. / 36.19 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes: First trip to Oxnard/Ventura area since January, 2019.
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: None:
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BRT Trip Info for Sunday: November 19, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 11/19/2023
    • Loading Location: Trenton, Ohio
    • TYPE: Preloaded Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 60 Minutes.
  • Delivery Date: 11/21/2023 6AM EST.
    • Unloading Location: Salem, Virginia
    • TYPE: Live Unload.
    • On-Site Time: 90 Minutes.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: Reefer Off.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 44,450 Lbs. / 20,162 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Beer.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 97 / 154
    • Loaded: 384 / 614
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Mostly Cloudy, Temperature 47 Degrees F, 8 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Light Rain, Temperature 40 Degrees F, 4 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 7.1 MPG. / 33.13 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes:
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: None:
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BRT Trip Info for Saturday: November 04, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 11/04/2023
    • Loading Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia
    • TYPE: Preloaded Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 30 Minutes.
  • Delivery Date: 11/05/2023
    • Unloading Location: Edwardsville, Illinois
    • TYPE: Drop Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 30 Minutes.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: 55 Degrees F. / 12.8 Degrees C.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 43,243 Lbs. / 19,614 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Hershey Easter chocolate.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 106 / 169
    • Loaded: 723 / 1,157
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Sunny, Temperature 40 Degrees F, 4.4 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Sunny, Temperature 65 Degrees F, 17.8 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 7.3 MPG. / 33.12 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes:
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: None:
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BRT Trip Info for Tuesday: October 24, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 10/24/2023 5AM PDT.
    • Loading Location: Boardman, Oregon
    • TYPE: Live Load.
    • On-Site Time: One Hour, 45 Minutes.
  • Delivery Date: 10/30/2023 5AM EDT.
    • Unloading Location: Lake City, Florida
    • TYPE: Live Unload.
    • On-Site Time: One Hour.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: -10 Degrees F. / -23.3 Degrees C.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 41,472 Lbs. / 18,811 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Curly Fries.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 279 / 447
    • Loaded: 2,746 / 4,394
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Clear, Temperature 48 Degrees F, 8.9 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Fog, Temperature 64 Degrees F, 17.8 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 8.0 MPG. / 29.4 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes:
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: None:
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BRT Trip Info for Wednesday: November 15, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 11/15/2023
    • Loading Location: Champaign, Illinois
    • TYPE: Live Load.
    • On-Site Time: Three Hours.
  • Delivery Date: 11/16/2023
    • Unloading Location: Groveport, Ohio
    • TYPE: Drop Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 30 Minutes.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: Reefer Off.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 44,481 Lbs. / 20,176 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Kraft Miracle Whip.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 135 / 215
    • Loaded: 318 / 509
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Clear, Temperature 57 Degrees F, 14 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Clear, Temperature 37 Degrees F, 3 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 8.5 MPG. / 27.67 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes: Steve was loaded late but drove to Ohio at night to complete the drop on time at 2AM EST.
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: None:
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BRT Trip Info for Thursday: November 02, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 11/02/2023
    • Loading Location: Greer, South Carolina
    • TYPE: Preloaded Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 45 Minutes.
  • Delivery Date: 11/03/2023
    • Unloading Location: Winchester, Virginia
    • TYPE: Live Unload.
    • On-Site Time: 75 Minutes.
  • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: 36 Degrees F. / 2.2 Degrees C.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: 44,020 Lbs. / 19,967 Kg.
  • Cargo Hauled: Malt Liquor.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 225 / 359
    • Loaded: 453 / 724
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Sunny, Temperature 42 Degrees F, 5.5 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Sunny, Temperature 54 Degrees F, 12.2 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 7.6 MPG. / 30.95 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes:
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: None:
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BRT Trip Info for Wednesday: October 18, 2023.
  • Pickup Date: 10/18/2023
    • Loading Location: Perris, California
    • TYPE: Preloaded Trailer.
    • On-Site Time: 45 Minutes.
  • Delivery Date 1: 10/20/2023 8AM PDT.
  • Delivery Date 2: 10/22/2023 8PM PDT.
    • Unloading Location 1: Portland, Oregon
    • Unloading Location 2: Lakewood, Washington
    • TYPE: Live Unload(s).
    • On-Site Time stop one: Two Hours. On-Site Time stop two: Seven Hours.
    • Trailer Temperature: Fahrenheit/Celsius: 65 Degrees F. / 18.3 Degrees C.
  • Cargo Weight: Pounds/Kilograms: (Stop 1. 13,515 Lbs. / 6,130 Kg.) (Stop 2. 6,601 Lbs. / 2,994 Kg.)
  • Cargo Hauled: Fast food restaurant condiment packets.
  • Approximate Mileages:  Miles/Kilometers:
    • Empty: 141 / 225
    • Loaded: 1,180 / 1,887
  • Weather at Pick-up Location: Clear, Temperature 68 Degrees F, 20 Degrees C.
  • Weather at Drop-off Location: Overcast, Temperature 53 Degrees F, 11.6 Degrees C.
  • Average Miles Per Gallon/Liters per 100 Kilometers: 8.9 MPG. / 26,4286 L/100 KM.
  • Additional Notes:
  • Lumper/Loading Fees: $325.00, Second stop only.
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