Daily Summary for 1/4/2026

Sterling, IL to Oakwood, IL

Big Rig Travels day began at 10:18 am.  It was 28 degrees and partly cloudy near Sterling, IL leaving the receiver.  We are starting our dead head trip to Oakwood, IL.

Love’s stop near Rochelle, IL at 11:04 am.  Fuel for Blue Comet and fresh coffee.

Love’s stop near LeRoy, IL at 12:24 pm.

Big Rig Steve officially done at the Love’s near Oakwood, IL, safely parked at 2:31 pm for time off.  We will be taking a few days off and will complete a 34 hour restart.  Projected start is 1/10.  Broadcast ends at 2:35 pm. 

Numbers: 0 miles to receiver/shipper.

Clocks: 5:23 hours on 11 hr,  5:23 hours on 14 hr,  6:51 hours on 70 hr.  Do not gain back hours tomorrow morning. 

No alarm clock ⏰ tomorrow.   

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Another good day for Big Rig Travels.

Welcome to Illinois.

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