There are many kinds of breakdowns; nervous breakdowns, fiddle breakdowns, mathematical breakdowns, and of course, mechanical breakdowns. As a
truck driver, it’s the last category that affects me. Recently, I’ve been
plagued with a rash of them. Not on my personal vehicle, thankfully, but on my
truck. In one respect, that’s good, I don’t have to pay for the repairs. On the
other hand, it does cost me an awful lot of time. And, breakdowns produce more
than a little aggravation.
Among the difficulties my truck has suffered are; coolant leaks, brake
problems, power steering issues, lights that won’t work, blowouts, a
transmission that didn’t want to change gears, airbags that wouldn’t inflate,
and a bunch of other stuff. Since I drive at night, when I break down, it means
even more down time than normally would be the case. I have to wake someone up,
wait for them to get dressed, drive to the shop, get the parts I need, and then
drive to where I’m stranded—usually quite a few miles.
In the last month, I’ve gotten home late more often than not. Hours
late sometimes. This throws my schedule off but more importantly; it cuts into
my personal time! I do have better things to do than work twenty-four hours a
day!
So, I’m really looking forward to my upcoming vacation. Just a few more
trips to make and it’ll be here. Approximately, 3575 miles. Should be a
breeze—if I don’t break down!
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Current Read
Heaven’s Waiting Room
Clare Wilson
SPOTLIGHT Author
Kenneth J. Kerr
The First Madam President
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Bruce A. Borders is the author of
more than a dozen books, including: Inside Room
913, Over My Dead Body, The
Journey, Miscarriage Of Justice, and
The Wynn Garrett Series. Available in ebook and paperback on
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