Dropping Off ArcelorMittal Steel In East Chicago, In

Check out the heat pouring from the tops of these cauldrons. Thes things were pretty intense. I had to park right next to them to unload. It was very hot just being around these things. I was waiting for the tarps or me to just start melting. Interesting stuff to see though.

So it's Friday and I'm in Chicago with no load. I had one, but it cancelled. That's broker terminology for "we found someone to haul it cheaper". If you're stuck in Chicago on a Friday with no load, that means getting back to Ohio isn't going to happen until late.

I'm tiring of getting in so late and leaving so early on the weekend. Really tired. But, I've gotta make the money. The most commonly asked question, "Do I get paid to wait?". Of course not.

I do take comfort that I don't have to work at a steel mill. Some of these places are like hell. The heat, noise, dangerous situations, etc. are pretty insanse. You always hear that steel mill workers make good money. Well, there's a good reason. It would take some getting used to at the least.

That is steam and heat, not a camera error or Photoshop.