Dispatch provides load details early morning aligned with customer production schedules. Drivers report to the terminal or staging area, complete pre-trip inspections, review product information, loading instructions, and customer requirements before heading to the assigned plant or terminal.
At the facility, drivers handle gate security checks, equipment inspection, hose connections under plant safety protocols, loading, and final paperwork verification. Short local runs often allow multiple movements per day while longer Gulf Coast assignments may involve single primary loads with possible waiting periods at loading racks or receiving locations.
After delivery and unload procedures, drivers communicate status to dispatch. For regional runs, overnight parking occurs at approved customer sites or truck stops along I-10. The week ends with equipment return or preparation for the next scheduled customer pickup, with reset hours managed according to actual time worked.