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Continuous studies from the school of hard knocks. Wayward wanderer of the open roads.

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Life is a continuous flow like a river, and at times you’ll find yourself falling without any control. Sometimes you can feel the fall coming similarly to how a river gains speed before the waterfall, the roar ahead a sign of what is to come. When you reach the edge there is

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Post a picture YOU took of a forest. 🌳

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Post a picture YOU took at sunset. No description.

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Chris Thomas

2 months

The best drink is the one in front of you.

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Chris Thomas

4 months

Someone once told me trucks were simpler because you had to be able to fix them anywhere with what you could. Today you’ll wait 3-4 days in a shop for a diagnosis that’s going to cost you five figures and a couple of weeks of downtime. Take me back to the good ole days.

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Chris Thomas

5 months

So @loradaniandela , this is the truck you have to haul cattle in now, sleeper up top. Trucking used to be cool y’all 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

1 year

Shit I love on the road. Y’all got them show trucks and they are pretty, but then you got old timers like Doc here. Said he spent $5000 on the truck $5000 on the tires. 1990 FLD, no elogs of course. He can do things and probably has done things the rest of us can never fathom.

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Chris Thomas

10 months

18 years. Over 2 million accident free miles. Few months shy of 10 years in the same rig. 48 states, every major city center except Manhattan. 7 Canadian provinces. Never aimed for anything other than to be a good hand, and onward we roll.

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Chris Thomas

16 days

Two million dollar earner

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Chris Thomas

1 year

Amidst piles of plastic new tech, this old girl is the queen of the parking lot this weekend. #truckstoptruckshow

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Chris Thomas

6 months

Y’all aren’t going to believe this. I took my truck to Pomp’s Tire Center yesterday for an alignment. The 5th since I installed a new axle last year. It’s been aligned at big name shops, a body shop, a dealer. Always the same result, almost good enough but not precise. It’s

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Chris Thomas

2 months

A revisit of last night’s homecoming. Yes, I had to be pulled out with a Peterbilt.

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Chris Thomas

9 months

All the way from Oregon in the Volunteer. Cool old iron working hard. 😎

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Chris Thomas

5 months

GM. How time flies. 5-6 years ago up around Steubenville parked next to a 1965 GMC cracker box owned at the time by Mike Cooper. He was using it daily to run coils from Follansbee to Weirton. I miss running up in that area with all of the old truckers.

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Post a picture YOU took of a waterfall. No description.

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Chris Thomas

1 year

My buddy is sitting by this at a Love’s in Ohio, now that’s a freaking hood ornament!

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Ran a soft check on a new semi truck out of curiosity at a reputable dealship. $20000 down and I have great credit $189000… $4639 for 48 months…. That’s $53,672 in interest. Glad someone has figured out how to make money out there, too bad it’s not going to be off of me!

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Chris Thomas

10 months

It’s like they’ve never seen a 6’4” trucker with long hair walking after a 600 mile day c’mon. Long break just east of Hebron, OH. We roll before 3 am. 🤙 #longhaultrucker #pleaseadvise

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Chris Thomas

5 months

The hood row is the good row 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

4 months

Well @Truckparkingguy and I have made it to @Iowa80Truckstop . Fortunately there is always parking here at Walcott. If you aren’t supporting where you stop, you should get out and do so. We don’t run for free, and truck stops can’t operate without our business. It’s your

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Chris Thomas

6 months

On the road again.

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Chris Thomas

9 months

Been paid off so long and making good money, can afford $6/gal fuel at 5 mpg. Clean rig.

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Bought this house in 2008, been straddling this ditch that many years with trucks, and here we are, hey @DOTRoadside how much this gonna cost me 😂 😂

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Personally, I’m digging my new window coverings.

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Chris Thomas

11 months

Another one getting ready to close? #pleaseadvise

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Chris Thomas

18 days

I didn’t pay to park here, but I’ll buy stuff to pay for my parking while here. ManyI’ve heard over the years brag about “not spending money at the truck stops.” What should we tell the mom and pop’s that have went out of business over the years? Nothing is really free, someone

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Fully put together with captions (director’s cut)

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Chris Thomas

1 year

I remember being able to pull into shops at midnight, get air compressors, injectors, whatever when I first started. Now big nice buildings and no mechanics to fill the bays. What a shame.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

I’m gonna enjoy this prime rib, then I’m going to go hear stories about cowboys, trains, and drilling.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Post a picture YOU took of a forest.

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Chris Thomas

9 months

The old school trucker mind cannot comprehend this.

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Chris Thomas

7 months

Problem with this industry? People. Solution to that problem? People. I chose the moniker indietrucker years ago, 15 actually. I wanted to be a full blown independent at the time with my name on the door. I love indie film and music, so that’s what I went with. Along the path to

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Chris Thomas

1 year

I ain’t here to get rich, or impress anyone. Just hear living a good life, and remember, just let that shit go, whatever it is! ✌🏻

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Just stopped for a visit with the legend, got to roll again 🤙🏼 @DanRichardson4

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Chris Thomas

6 months

I’m lucky she puts up with me. Happy 11th babe.

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Chris Thomas

4 months

Remote control truck driving in Las Vegas, truck is in Ft Worth

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Chris Thomas

8 months

Time for a bourbon 🥃

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Chris Thomas

10 months

That’s better

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Chris Thomas

1 month

The lights are real. Sorry @lombardtrucking , you got fitness not space tho

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Loading next. Heading to South Carolina. 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

8 months

Team trucking after the collapse, anyone up for it?

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Chris Thomas

8 months

En route to Metallica 🤘🏻

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Chris Thomas

1 year

Winner of tonight’s truckstop #truckshow goes to this eye catching Peterbilt. Although poor guy seems to have an HP2000 APU at least it’s running!

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Chris Thomas

3 months

The trucking industry for years, myself included, have tried to cut costs on dwell time (resets, detention, layover) and one of the biggest challenges has been keeping power during these extended breaks without idling. In my opinion, APUs are expensive and another maintenance

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Chris Thomas

7 months

Clean for a day or two anyways 🤙🏼 #freightliner #classicxl #truckdriver #americantrucker #oldiron #18wheeler

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Chris Thomas

1 month

The look of a feller done for the week and en route for the Ridge c’mon 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Done for the day, with a busted airbag to boot, fix it first thing in the morning. Cold and foggy up here in Tomah, WI

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Chris Thomas

2 months

A 97 and and 99 manufacturer date, good years.

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Chris Thomas

5 months

629 miles, 62 mph average and 65 mph top speed, 79,480 lb gross, winter fuel, 6.91 mpg, no aero, trucks been paid off since 2014. (now will break down within two weeks for boasting)

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Post the oldest picture you have on your phone, no description.

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Chris Thomas

10 months

My guide for success as a trucker. Learn and know the game (ie rules and regulations, truck operations, mechanical stuff), refresh learning often. Watch the successful people, imitate. Watch the failing people, analyze. Always listen, rarely speak unless I’m competent in the area

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Williams, AZ with 29 minutes to spare.

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Chris Thomas

1 month

Northern lights over the ridge.

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Chris Thomas

5 months

That’s pretty sharp there.

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Chris Thomas

18 days

It’s a pretty nice free hat, from some pretty nice people. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Chris Thomas

3 months

I recently had the chance to test drive a Kenworth Truck Co. W990 at the Mid-America Trucking Show . Very smooth and quiet. Take some preparing to make such a large purchase but it’s not out of reason. But is it the best truck for my operation? 🤔 #overtheroad #trucker

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Chris Thomas

1 month

The reasons I’ll never retire.

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Chris Thomas

4 years

Might be the best advertisement for a truck stop ever 🤔

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Chris Thomas

6 months

Slept in a little bit, still dark outside though. Let’s giddy up and go. 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

7 months

Drying out, finally. May make loadout by 1pm, it’s below freezing so takes a little longer than usual this time of year. It’s only Tuesday y’all, smile!

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Chris Thomas

9 months

Clean and parked until tomorrow. Meeting up with Keith and his wife and my wife for lunch then off to Nashville for a night out. Y’all be good 🤙

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Chris Thomas

1 year

@mnolangray I always enjoy spending time in the Red River Gorge myself.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Can outbid your rate all day long, probably has a Mercedes in the driveway of his mansion.

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Chris Thomas

5 months

Gord Magill is a real person. #freeGord @DriverAutonomy

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Chris Thomas

7 months

Another day of hurry up and wait looks like. Oh well folks, the first two hours are free and it looks like it’s gonna be longer than two hours of chilling here in the rig. What are y’all up to today? #overtheroad #truckinglife #truckerlife #trucker #truckdriver #monday

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Chris Thomas

6 months

Last night on the road in 2023. What a year it’s been! Can’t wait to see what happens in 2024, hell I may even have a good time with it.

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Chris Thomas

5 months

gm. Last night was what truckin dreams are made of.

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Chris Thomas

7 months

Thanks @AutumnTransport for the new vessel for the product hauling, and thanks Kevin at Stuart Tank Sales of Elkhorn, WI for being super knowledgeable about products and services. Time to stroll onto Minnesota. 🤙🏼 #pneumatics #truckdriver #truckinglife

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Chris Thomas

3 months

I could say I’m tired of Denny’s. But I’m not. Not tired of driving up US 95 in Nevada either. Lunch and break and delivery goal is lining up. 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

2 years

APU is expensive shit, $1250 to setup and about 1.5 gallons of gas per rest break. Way more economical.

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Chris Thomas

1 month

All by myself for now. Back to the ridge tomorrow.

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Chris Thomas

5 months

Waiting for a dock to clear so I can get backed in next to silos.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

While I was over looking for my trailer, ran into another successful @AutumnTransport operator, Martin. He paid his truck off early and is a great guy to talk with. He pulls in the liquid division. If you’re looking for a great business partner to team up with, check us out!

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Montana.

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Chris Thomas

7 months

Just finished up with @FWwhatthetruck , and what a better time to promote my carrier @AutumnTransport with the last good splash of autumn color. Taking a break from the socials after I get home tonight for a few days with the family. Catch y’all on the other side of the holiday.

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Chris Thomas

11 months

Dairy Queen craving fixed, 20 miles on towards delivery now.

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Post a pretty picture YOU took. No description.

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Sunset just kept getting better

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Blowing the load off, I’m gonna be here awhile probably. 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Post a picture YOU took of a sunset. No description.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

It’s hard being another King of the Road, but here I am doing it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Chris Thomas

1 year

I know y’all are keeping on truckin while I’m out here playing the part of a Griswold.

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Chris Thomas

2 months

Dirty hands, clean money, good country living

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Chris Thomas

7 months

My wife went to the school board meeting and lit them up over the bullying issue. It went about how you’d think. One quote from superintendent “I’m a solutions guy and you’re bringing me nothing but problems” was a great example of why parents everywhere distrust public schools.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Goodnight friends. Remember freedom is always one generation away from dying, and some things are worth fighting for 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

6 months

Unloading the final load for 2023! Just outside the circle of Charlotte soon to be northbound towards the ridge. Planning on an exterior wash in Wytheville then parking somewhere for a 10 hr break. Will be arriving in Grayson early tomorrow and thanks to @Trukparkingclub a nice

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Chris Thomas

7 months

Magical things can happen and ideas can be born when non-serious people get together. #F3Memes #seriouspeople #pleaseadvise #TruckDriver #memeingvibesintoreality #funny #laughfuckers @FWwhatthetruck @supertrucker @lostisreed @LombardTrucking @FreightAlley @TimothyDooner

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Chris Thomas

7 months

The #FreightX community is the best community. @ReelIs4 stopped by to say hi, time for bed now. @LombardTrucking get this gal on the show pronto! Building a great industry one connection at a time! #FreightFriendsareGreatFriends

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Chris Thomas

4 months

Clean for the weekend.

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Chris Thomas

10 months

Rise and shine, let’s ride and let that turbo whine!

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Chris Thomas

6 months

Not today satan.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Empty, washed out, dried out, 3 miles from shipper, 8am loading appt. 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

6 months

American Empire.

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Chris Thomas

4 months

Why you can’t trust social apps like @realtruckerpath sometimes, truckstop was showing full one hour ago. I knew that was bullshit along this route. Technology won’t ever replace experience.

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Chris Thomas

6 months

FACT: The real outlaw truckers of the day didn’t say shit in the truck stops. They didn’t brag or boast about their exploits. Super truckers bragged, idiots boasted. Furthermore their records were impeccable, perfect.

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Chris Thomas

7 months

En route to tear shit up.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Rolled the dice 🎲 I-40 Exit 221 at the Valero, last good parking spot in the lot.

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Chris Thomas

2 months

The ridge is a magical place

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Mission accomplished. Took 3.5 hours to get from the south side of DC to Richmond. Going back up to Ashland TA after empty, head north in the early morning hours. Do it again Monday. 🤙🏼

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Chris Thomas

8 months

This weeks adventure. Down to less than 20 on the 70 hr clock. 7 days.

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Chris Thomas

3 months

Goodbye Louisville, see y’all next year 🤙🏼 #MATS2024 #FreightX

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