Hello truckers!!!!!

**janice123** · 06.19.2012

My name is Janice from Florida, I am halfway through my trucking school. I start resident training on July 17th. Can't Wait.... My Mother and Father use to be owner operators back in the day... Daddy had me drive his Freightliner when I was 16, needless to say I only got 3 blocks, but I still did it!!!! I am 43 now with the kiddies all grown up and moved away. My boyfriend and I are training together and we will be driving as a team. Covenant is looking really promising for OTR experience. The only thing that is really worrying me is the snow and black ice. I have never truly even seen snow since I have lived in Florida my whole life and we will be in it alot, I am sure of..... I would appreciate some helpful advise on this matter......

Thanxs Everyone

**123456** · 06.19.2012

Check into Schneider and US Xpress.

They are good for teams......

**SPrice** · 06.19.2012

Good luck!!!

**fireba11** · 06.20.2012

welcome aboard. Remember that the only dumb question you can ask is the one you didnt ask.

**double yellow** · 06.20.2012

You will see a fair bit of snow, but you won't be allowed to drive on ice with Covenant. Most of their drivers seem to come from the southern states, so the company is very conservative in winter (they'll often do stuff like reroute you to i-40 instead of taking a shorter trip on i-80). If you ever start to feel unsafe, just find a safe place to stop and send in a shutdown macro to dispatch.

As for driving tips, the key really is to plan & look way ahead and be smooth/steady. It isn't a race...

**bullhead** · 06.20.2012

Hi Janice, welcome' I come from Minnesota and have never been to Florida. You'll love the snow, especially the cold that comes with it

I suggest that you both buy good winter boots, gloves and hats. Do not buy cheap stuff. Look at cabelas on line, they carry good quality clothing. Also, within this great forum there is wealth of information about winter operations.

**SublimeJulian** · 06.21.2012

Well I am from the New England area and I see lots of snow and ice. The best advice I can share with you about dealing with the nasty stuff is to always be mindful of your speed. Second is to stick to the best kept roads. Secondary roads and side streets are not as safe and not as looked after as the main roads. Third is always make sure your tires and snow and ice equipment is up to snuff before heading out. Map out alternative routes for those just in case moments of accidents or road closures. Good luck with your career and I wish you much success.