Workweeks generally begin early Monday morning at the Portland terminal with a pre-trip inspection followed by picking up a loaded 53-foot dry van trailer for outbound freight to destinations such as Kent or Auburn. Dispatch provides electronic load information including pickup numbers, appointments, and customer details.
Drivers complete live loads or drop-and-hook operations at manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and packaging facilities while managing 5–8 customer stops per week. Communication via Qualcomm keeps dispatch updated on arrivals, delays, and detention eligibility as freight moves between Portland, Seattle/Tacoma, Spokane, and points in the Willamette Valley.
At the end of each day drivers perform post-trip inspections, submit electronic DVIRs, and secure the tractor. Friday typically concludes with a final delivery near Portland, fueling, and paperwork submission so the truck can be prepared for the next scheduled run while drivers return home for the weekend.