<![CDATA[Truckers' Trucking Forum | Largest Class A Message Board - Blogs]]> http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/ Join the largest trucking community online. Find out what it takes to become a trucker, and which trucking companies to work for. Discuss trucking issues and news, and find solutions to your problems. en Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:07:39 GMT vBulletin 1440 http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/images/styles/desert_green/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Truckers' Trucking Forum | Largest Class A Message Board - Blogs]]> http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/ WitteBros Trucking http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/mmeride7/1090-wittebros-trucking.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:27:27 GMT Anyone got any info about this company good or bad thanks :biggrin_2559: Anyone got any info about this company good or bad thanks :biggrin_2559: ]]> mmeride7 http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/mmeride7/1090-wittebros-trucking.html Central refrigrated http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/dman-118/1089-central-refrigrated.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:34:27 GMT i was wonderin does central refrigrated let you drive the truck home on your days off? i was wonderin does central refrigrated let you drive the truck home on your days off? ]]> Dman 118 http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/dman-118/1089-central-refrigrated.html need CDL TEST http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/teara/1088-need-cdl-test.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:50:25 GMT Anyone care to tell how take my cdl road test without going to driving school i have my permit class b with p and s endorsement i live in the atlanta... Anyone care to tell how take my cdl road test without going to driving school i have my permit class b with p and s endorsement i live in the atlanta area ]]> teara http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/teara/1088-need-cdl-test.html Log Violation http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/tony21fla/1087-log-violation.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:49:10 GMT Questio to anybody that can help.. im new to truckin so i am unsure if this is a bogus log violation and if it is how can i fight it .. i got my log... Questio to anybody that can help.. im new to truckin so i am unsure if this is a bogus log violation and if it is how can i fight it .. i got my log book checked in new mexico it was about 230 at night i started driving at 930 at night .. and the guy at the scale gave me a log violation because he said when you roll into the next day i am suppose to pull over at midnight and start the new page for the new day.. now as far as i know you only have to log everytime you stop.. help and let me know if im right and if so how do i fight it... who do i contact.. thanx ]]> tony21fla http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/tony21fla/1087-log-violation.html <![CDATA[Oldnewbiegonnabe's new friends!]]> http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/oldnewbiegonnabe/1086-oldnewbiegonnabes-new-friends.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:07:01 GMT Just want to shout out to those of you who have taken the chance to be one of my friends in this forum. I'm really a pretty good guy and choose my friends carefully. Please, please let me know if/when I do anything wrong when I ask questions. I do care what you think or I wouldn't have asked you to be a friend. Each of you has helped me in some way during the short time I've been a member. There are others out there that have but I'm still getting familiar with format and most of the time I just land on the area (?) where I can add friends. I began this exploration into trucking for a number of reasons but the one that stays heaviest on my mind is: There's some real "stand up" folks in this business! ]]> Oldnewbiegonnabe http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/oldnewbiegonnabe/1086-oldnewbiegonnabes-new-friends.html Pleasant with a side of odd http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/ms-no-name-72/1085-pleasant-with-a-side-of-odd.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:56:13 GMT Got a real pleasant surprise yesterday evening...He came home, yeah it was just for the night and then he was gone again, but oh what a pleasure it...
Got a real pleasant surprise yesterday evening...He came home, yeah it was just for the night and then he was gone again, but oh what a pleasure it was to have him here..to just talk with and joke around with. Don't know if that will happen again ever but I will take it and run with it...He couldn't of picked a better night to come home, both the children were home (no running around from sport to sport).
As a side note it was my first time having to go to a truck stop to pick him up in the evening, nothing weird really but what I did find odd was that there was this older gentleman riding between the trucks on an even older bike, he would speak to those that were sitting in the front seats or had their windows down, then he would take off on his bike again...Like I said nothing weird but it was odd to me at least as know I am wondering what he was doing or wanting??? How the mind does wander
]]> Ms No Name 72 http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/ms-no-name-72/1085-pleasant-with-a-side-of-odd.html need a little help http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/jeremy31/1083-need-a-little-help.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:17:18 GMT I've been wanting to become a truck driver for quite along time now. for what ever reason I have put it off. Just wanted to ask should I attend a traditional Truck driving school owned by the company were they put you right to work. I have an another option I could take The written cdl test myself pass it and then rent a truck and try to pass my driving exam. I'm just worried that if I dont have the Training I will have a real hard time finding a job. If there is any one out there with opinion on this I would really like to hear your thoughts on this :biggrin_2554: ]]> jeremy31 http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/jeremy31/1083-need-a-little-help.html Our Glen Moore Updates http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/countrycruisers/1082-our-glen-moore-updates.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:17:30 GMT This is the first chance Ive had to update our Glen Moore experience since we took off for Ga. We went thu the house and p/u our stuff on the way to... This is the first chance Ive had to update our Glen Moore experience since we took off for Ga. We went thu the house and p/u our stuff on the way to Ca. When we got to Ca. they had us drop at the Reddaway yard and go down to Selma to P/U for NJ. We just dropped that load at the yard in Carlisle and are doing a quick re-start and will be back at it in the morn. We had to log all the orientation time so when we got to Carlisle we only had one shift each on our log book for the next two days. This week we ended up with just under 6000 mls. From what we been hearing this is the norm for teams. So far everyone at Glen Moore has been very nice to us. We are treated like the responsable adults that we are. {not true with other companys.} We are held to a higher standard and perform accordingly. We keep hearing "Customer Service" even from other drivers. This is not a problem. "It's What We Do" LOL. Ya I think we are gonna like it here. ]]> countrycruisers http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/countrycruisers/1082-our-glen-moore-updates.html What to do when you breakdown.... http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/nst/1081-what-to-do-when-you-breakdown.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:08:35 GMT Hello All, Just probably opening up a whole can of worms here, but as an employee of a heavy duty tow truck company I was just wondering what... Hello All, Just probably opening up a whole can of worms here, but as an employee of a heavy duty tow truck company I was just wondering what resources you use when you break down and need a tow or road side assistance. For example do you go to your phone and google "semi tow", do you call your dispatcher and ask them who to use, maybe you call your dealer and let him steer you in the right direction. There are tons of different ways to get the help you need, I'm just wondering what people use most often so we can serve you all in the best way possible. ANy feedback, the good, the bad, and the ugly are all welcome here....Just be honest. ]]> NST http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/nst/1081-what-to-do-when-you-breakdown.html <![CDATA[My apologies to 'Lonewolf' and 'big don']]> http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/ghostchild/1080-my-apologies-to-lonewolf-big-don.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:26:43 GMT Truckers
[I deserve a spanking...]
I'm a very sincere passionate person...

But I messed up...and when I do I admit it...

I mess read what Lonewolf wrote and thought they were expressing something totally different than they were....turns out I totally agree with what they wrote...

Big dons response to me is what got me to thinking...cause it didnt make sense...cause I'm like..'wait a minute'...I agree with what their saying....so why are we at odds??'

Then I put two and two together and went back and read what lonewolf wrote and realized I read it wrong....

I screwed up...i hope you will accept my apology...and a rose...
Truckers ]]> ghostchild http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/ghostchild/1080-my-apologies-to-lonewolf-big-don.html Owner operator seeks honest good paying company. http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/mr-scaramanga/1079-owner-operator-seeks-honest-good-paying.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:56:02 GMT Hello fellow Driver's.
I am an Owner Operator out of Jacksonville,FL. I currently haul containers. Work is slow, and I would really like to get away from intermodal work. I like to run the southeast. 3,000 to 4,000 MLS/WK. As far west as TX, as far north as TN, as far east as NJ, and everything else in between that radius. I don't mind staying out a couple of nights a week as long as there is freight that brings me back home into FL. I am interested in hauling Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer, Tanker or even Dump Trailers. I have plenty of experience. No DUI's. Clean Licence except for 2 pts thanks to OH 65/55. No accidents. If there is anyone out there that knows of any Honest, good paying company's, that can offer what I am looking for. I would really like to hear from you. ]]> Mr.scaramanga http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/mr-scaramanga/1079-owner-operator-seeks-honest-good-paying.html What is the trucking industry coming to??? http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/2millionmile359/1078-what-is-the-trucking-industry-coming.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:45:06 GMT I grew up around trucks. Since i was a child, nothing screamed cool to me like a 359 or 379 pete. My grandfather drove, my father drove, and now ive... I grew up around trucks. Since i was a child, nothing screamed cool to me like a 359 or 379 pete. My grandfather drove, my father drove, and now ive taken the reigns. My grandfather bought a brand new 1978 359 when he was 36, and to this day still has it. Hense the name 2millionmile359. The truck was born and raised in New York (long island specificly), and my pops put all 2 million on her. Im 26 years old, and have been surrounded by this buisness my entire life. Some things never change, but unfortunatley, the ones that really count did.

There was a time, not that long ago, when this buisness was one of few that showed a true brotherhood. One trucker could trust another trucker. We drove these trucks with our heads held high, knowing that what we were doing wasnt something any joe shmoe of the block could do. People saw us and were awstruck by our rides. We got the job done, and we got it done right.

Now, we are flooded with those who deface this great proffesion. Ones who have made it more of a race than a job, and who have taken it upon themselves to deface there trucks with outlandish amounts of chrome, and gaudy, overwhelming paint jobs, with more lights than the Empire State Building. When did this job become more about the glamour and glitz, than putting in a good hard days work, being there for your fellow trucker, and demanding the respect that we deserve?

Now more than ever, the roads are clogged with cars, and more trucks than weve ever seen in the past. It seems to be a trend, unfortunatly amongst my generation, to go out, get your liscence, buy a truck, and drive it through the front door of the first chrome shop they see, and whatever lands on the truck, goes on the credit card. Thats not class, and it damn sure isnt original anymore. I dont consider myself old school, im too young to wear that badge. But one thing i will stick to is that age old peterbilt slogan, "Class Pays". In my opinion, nothing is more eye catching than an old 359, with just enough modification that people look at it and say, "damn, thats a sharp looking truck. I cant tell what he did to it, but theres something there that just makes it pop." THATS class.

On the other hand, thats not my major issue. My issue is with all these new drivers, in the sand and stone buisness especially, who drive down the road like they own it. On long island, the speed limit on our expressway is 55. Some of our trucks out here are loaded to 120,000lbs. I see these guys, in the left lane, weaving in and out of traffic, doing well over that. I will be the first to say that people who drive cars do NOT respect the raw power of a loaded tractor trailer, or ANY tractor trailer for that matter. What i dont understand is, why when your being paid by the hour, would someone put there life, and the lives of others at risk? When did it become cool to drive like an ass, and put everyone on the road in harms way? I know that in years past, weight limit laws, and saftey regulations were much more lax than they are now, but that doesnt mean we have to push the limits of the ones that are in place today.

Having said all this, i think that we should all look at ourselves, and than take a long look at the generation before us. Look at the guys who did 80 hour weeks, and than went in on a sunday to put there trucks back together. The same guys that didnt DEMAND respect on the road, the ones who EARNED it. I know that im not going to start a revolution, and i damn sure know that some are going to read this and get all hissy pissy thinking that im making a dig at the chrome shop mafia or something like that, but thats not it at all. To each his own as far as how one defines class, but at the young age of 26, if i notice a difference in the way truckers act towards one another, and other people on the road over the last 10-15 years, something has to be up. Im just saying, we all work hard, but still we have this stigma. We all get the stupid truck driver label, and every car on the road thinks were are maniacal killing machines waiting for our chance to strike. Why dont we do something about it, and earn the respect back that our fathers and grandfathers had in days past.

Hell, if one person reads this and agrees with me, ill be content to know that the entire industry hasnt lost it completley. If not, than maybe im just crazy...

-Stayin alive@ 55 on the 495 ]]> 2MillionMile359 http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/2millionmile359/1078-what-is-the-trucking-industry-coming.html blog??? http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/broncrider/1077-blog.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:01:55 GMT just how in the hell do you work this thing??? i think i perfer my thread LOL just how in the hell do you work this thing???

i think i perfer my thread

LOL ]]> broncrider http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/broncrider/1077-blog.html New driver looking for a good start http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/hawaiianarab/1076-new-driver-looking-for-good-start.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:47:14 GMT I will be attending a CDL course offered by a community college here in Utah. All the cost are covered. What are some good companies to start out at?... I will be attending a CDL course offered by a community college here in Utah. All the cost are covered. What are some good companies to start out at? I appreciate any information you can share. :biggrin_255: ]]> HawaiianArab http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/hawaiianarab/1076-new-driver-looking-for-good-start.html Oh boy, learning to read again http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/blogs/ms-no-name-72/1075-oh-boy-learning-to-read-again.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:11:07 GMT Well it has been awhile since I was on here to write or enjoy the offerings, but I seem to find myself with a spare moment or two this afternoon...
Well it has been awhile since I was on here to write or enjoy the offerings, but I seem to find myself with a spare moment or two this afternoon (hoping to make that a habit once again)...He is on the road (first time on his own)and I am working my career, the kids are doing pretty skippy in school and the home fires are under control...but they are burning nonetheless. Just talked to him about his upcoming evening and I have discovered something within myself I am lacking...I do not read maps the way he wants me to or needs me to, I am one of those people that once you drive it you know where you are going so I have never really read maps before now and this is like a crash course in reading, there has been no fussing yet, yeah I said yet, cause I do not like having a flaw that is pointed out all the time, once in a while sure okay I can handle that, but I know he will call again to ask me something about this or that and I will be sitting there reading this map (well at least looking at the map, my eyes glazing over slightly) as he signs softly and tries to walk me thru it, gentle man that he is and I will be the one to fuss...Oh boy this learning to read again is not something they teach in college (yes I looked into it)
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