1,000 pounds more than the trailer itself and 35,000 pounds less than what the trailer could carry).While not considered a "high value" load Mars does take some extra precautions when shipping its candy, such as even putting a lock on the small "inspection" door that is typically used to check out the contents during a trip. Since the load comes right up to the door, I guess they don't want anybody reaching inside and snatching a few boxes.
Speaking of free candy, Mars does provide its employees with as much candy as they want in their break rooms. Lori was talking with one of the guards in the drivers' lounge, who told her there are literally bowlfuls of every kind of candy Mars makes; Milky Way, M&Ms, Snickers, 3 Musketeers, etc. The only restriction is the employees have to eat it in the break room; no candy goes past the door. Lori asked if employees ate a lot of candy at work. The guard said "only for the first couple of weeks on the job." After that, they've had enough!
Lori's run of good weather ran out this afternoon. Approaching Cleveland, she drove right into a major thunderstorm with blinding lighting and lots of rain. Fortunately, she was traveling perpendicular to the storm front so she was quickly under clear skies looking up at the real Milky Way.
She'll be ending up her driving day shortly, probably just on the other side of the Ohio/Indiana border. Tomorrow, it's on to the Chicago area.
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