Daily Summary for 4/25/2025

Indianapolis, IN to Anderson, IN to Champaign, IL

Big Rig Travels Friday began at 10:49 am EDT near Indianapolis, IN.  It was 66 degrees and rainy at the Thortons truck stop.  “Aye, aye, sloppy day, its going to be a sloppy day.”  We are continuing our trip to Anderson, IN.

Love’s stop near Pendleton, IN. “Fresh coffee, free, whoop, whoop.” at 12:55 pm.  Back onto I-69.

Arrival at Anderson, IN at 1:32 pm to check in.  “See I like this automatic check in.  Wish everyone would do that.”  BRS completes drop and hook. 

Next trip: “Going to be a heavy, heavy load” at 2:01 pm.

Dash lights issue appear due to the rain we short.

Deadheading to Champaign, IL.  Arrival to Champaign, IL at 4:00 pm CDT.  Trailer is to be preloaded. “What do you want to bed it won’t.  75% time preloaded trailer is not preloaded at this location.”  Recording ends as we arrive at shipper to check in at 4:06 pm.  “Alright, let’s hope our trailer is ready…we’ll see.”

Numbers:  0 miles to shipper.  Today, we were rolling out of Indiana and into Illinois.

Clocks: ???, not discussed.   

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Welcome to Illinois.

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