Good luck guys, I am just getting back on the road myself, after work as a carpenter for the last 5 years. Its tough to find a company that will...
I got something in the works right now, it looks to be just what I've been looking for. In the next few days I'll know for sure. And thanks for...
I have been working as a carpenter again, work is on and off so that has bought me some more time. I've had a little luck checking Craigslist. I...
If I was a company driver I would want my truck to do about 68. It seems that most are at 65 or less so that little bit more would let you get...
Good Point
11 days and 4300 miles aint that busy. Sounds to me like you dont know how to manage your time vs. the time you log. Come on Roehl makes you...
Good Luck man it allways costs the most to get the whole thing off the ground. Hope everything goes good for ya. Sure looks like you have plenty...
Thanks for the thoughts guys. And yes it has been about 4 years since I was OTR, but come on, and student would be a more at risk driver in my...
So heres my issue. I have been working as a carpenter for the last few years and I got laid off a little while ago. Carpenter work is going to...
Man, I feel of you guys. I've been working as a carpenter of the last few years, and I am laid off now. I was planning on going back on the road...
Well, hows it going for ya now? I sure hope your getting more miles 1500-2000 you had earlier doesn't sound so hot.
Theres no speed limit on L/O truck? Man that would be sweet I hated 65mph. I drove flats for Roehl 01-04, there wasn't hardly any L/O's then. I...
I drove Flats for them 01-04. The key to getting miles is always be on time for every stop. Play by the rules even if some of them seem stupid....
200 a week you can double that on unemployment. I sure hope you got something better by now. After working as a Carpenter for the last few...
I understand your point, I cant stand most of the people out there. I stear clear of the TS as much as I can within reason.
Log what you need to, do it safe and correct, and down talk about the rest.
I'd never log anything that I do at a shipper other than the minimum. I dont care if your there for the better part of the day and drive around...
Roehl Transport is a good place to start. They have a terminal right in Gary he can Work out of there. Good People from WI. I worked there for...
Decker Truckline had some work and a few yards in your area I think. I did a year with them they were a pretty good company.
62mph. Eff that noise.