Monthly Archives: February 2023

Busy trucks

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 It’s a busy trucking day, with both Bill and Brandon out on the roads.  There are 9 loads scheduled to be delivered to GPC today…and one to Newburgh, Indiana!  We are grateful for today’s sunshine; it … Continue reading

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Good news for #plant23

Friday, February 24, 2023 Yesterday afternoon, I got a call from our salesman at Hutson, Inc.  He reported that the air cart for the new soybean planter (air drill) had arrived at the dealership.  This completes the machine so that … Continue reading

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Is this really February?

Monday, February 20, 2023 It’s a really nice day out there.  64ºF (18C).   Wispy, thin clouds speckle across the clear blue sky.  So pleasant to be outside.  It doesn’t feel like a typical February day.  Of course, that is not … Continue reading

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Truckin’

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 The Volvo truck (and its Wilson trailer) came home from the VoMac shop  yesterday.  So, today, Bill is back at the wheel, taking corn to ADM in Newburgh.  Bill really likes this truck and its ‘automated’ … Continue reading

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Warm spell

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 We awoke today to 50ºF (10C).  That’s not unusual for winter in Southern Indiana, but it does feel a bit odd to have it be this warm.  Really, I’d prefer 20ºF (with no wind) for these … Continue reading

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Another step on the way

Friday, February 3, 2023 The Tony Truck Peterbilt is showing more progress on the engine rebuild.  The Cat engine is now positioned back in the frame of the truck and it has the head installed.  Should be ready to run … Continue reading

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Repair job progressing

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 It has been a bit of hit-or-miss, with a few delays, and hard-to-find parts… but the engine rebuild for our “Tony Truck” Peterbilt is making headway.  Jake will return this evening and the plan is to … Continue reading

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