Congrats and good luck brother. You've done very well for yourself, you should be proud. You did it the right way.

I for one would take line haul at night any day over local p&d.

I have enjoyed your blogs and appreciate all the time you've given me answering all my questions, thanks!

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Originally Posted by freightlinerfever11

good to see you keep your blog going!

Thanks for reading.




American Trucker

Originally Posted by windsmith

I've worked nights, it's not fun. Family and friends think that you don't need sleep. More 'normal' than OTR perhaps, but certainly not a 'normal' life.

Point taken. If you have a family it probably would be difficult being on opposite shifts.

However, if your single you can spend all night at the clubs on weekends

Originally Posted by RoadCall

Point taken. If you have a family it probably would be difficult being on opposite shifts.

However, if your single you can spend all night at the clubs on weekends

Yup, I figured it would be perfect for AT - just not 'normal'

Originally Posted by Zantrix

Good luck with the new job - I too have been looking into doing ltl work when i get burned out on otr. keep safe!

Originally Posted by triplesanddoubles

You are going to love it!!!! Linehaul is the perfect job for someone who wants to have a normal home life.

Originally Posted by xbmann

Good luck I'm sure you wil do great

Thanks!




American Trucker

Originally Posted by windsmith

Isn't linehaul night work? Not too much that's 'normal' about working night shift.

no, not all Line Haul Drivers work night, allot do but not all. IMO the best LTL job would be First Shift Line Haul, but night shift isnt any differant then a doctor or a warehouse worker that works 2nd or 3rd shift....




American Trucker

Originally Posted by 3 steps

A/T if you are new to pulling sets, listen to the older guys advice. Pulling empties in the wind can be like trying to push a string down a hallway.

Also, beware of the different types of convertor dollies. There are different kinds of air valves and setups. Always release the trailer brakes, and walk back to the dolly and the tail listening for air leaks. If you have a trailer hand brake that will stay applied, use it to check the service lines for leaks throughout the set.

Originally Posted by 3 steps

And dont be a lazy sack of sh** like many of the guys I work with and leave the service valve on the back of your lead in the open position after you break the set down......Some people are so lazy. And dont drag your #### chains around the yard when you are moving the dolly!

Thanks, i have allot to learn about pulling a set





American Trucker