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liberaltrucker

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58. I wonder if the driver knew what he/she was hauling.

Fri Apr 16, 2021, 01:29 AM

Apr 2021

During my career, I hauled many Government loads. On some, I
parked where they told me and was *escorted* to a waiting area.
The bill of lading simply said "freight, NOIBN" (not otherwise indicated
by name). Paid VERY well.

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