Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Good for Students?

Discussion in 'Transport America' started by Trucker Smith, Mar 29, 2012.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Mar 29, 2012 #1
    Trucker Smith

    Trucker Smith Light Load Member

    179
    37
    Mar 28, 2012
    Janesville, Wisconsin
    0
    Im looking into companies that will be the best place to start off with. Please let me know
     
    Trucker Smith, Mar 29, 2012
    Trucker Smith, Mar 29, 2012
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Nov 24, 2012 #2
    The GYG

    The GYG Light Load Member

    116
    28
    May 19, 2012
    Illinois
    0
    I started right out of school and enjoy it. The pay is decent for a new student....35cpm w/o hazmat....36cpm w/hazmat....+.04cpm if you pull a placarded load.
     
    The GYG, Nov 24, 2012
    The GYG, Nov 24, 2012
    #2
  4. Nov 29, 2012 #3
    americanmadetrucker

    americanmadetrucker Logistical Engineer

    896
    3,279
    Jul 3, 2012
    0
    I start with TA this coming Wednesday.Can't wait! I hear nothing but good things!
     
    americanmadetrucker, Nov 29, 2012
    americanmadetrucker, Nov 29, 2012
    #3
  5. Dec 3, 2012 #4
    americanmadetrucker

    americanmadetrucker Logistical Engineer

    896
    3,279
    Jul 3, 2012
    0
    Does TA have APU units? Thanks!
     
    americanmadetrucker, Dec 3, 2012
    americanmadetrucker, Dec 3, 2012
    #4
  7. Dec 3, 2012 #5
    JasonMN

    JasonMN Bobtail Member

    17
    2
    Sep 11, 2012
    St Paul, MN
    0
    They do not have APU's but they do have EPU's in some trucks. All the trucks have bunk heaters. You can idle the truck when its over 80 degrees or under 30 degrees outside. You can also have a 1500 watt inverter installed by them if you want.
     
    JasonMN, Dec 3, 2012
    JasonMN, Dec 3, 2012
    #5
  8. Dec 9, 2012 #6
    The GYG

    The GYG Light Load Member

    116
    28
    May 19, 2012
    Illinois
    0
    Under 40 degrees.
     
    The GYG, Dec 9, 2012
    The GYG, Dec 9, 2012
    #6
  9. Jan 16, 2013 #7
    pigpen84

    pigpen84 Light Load Member

    81
    0
    Jan 15, 2013
    Peterborough, ON
    0
    what is an EPU ???
     
    pigpen84, Jan 16, 2013
    pigpen84, Jan 16, 2013
    #7
  10. Jan 17, 2013 #8
    JasonMN

    JasonMN Bobtail Member

    17
    2
    Sep 11, 2012
    St Paul, MN
    0
    Electric Power Unit. Basically its a ac/heat unit that runs on battery power when the truck is not running.
     
    JasonMN, Jan 17, 2013
    JasonMN, Jan 17, 2013
    #8
    pigpen84 Thanks this.
  11. Jan 17, 2013 #9
    pigpen84

    pigpen84 Light Load Member

    81
    0
    Jan 15, 2013
    Peterborough, ON
    0
    Kinda like an apu, I could see this not working very well
     
    pigpen84, Jan 17, 2013
    pigpen84, Jan 17, 2013
    #9
  12. Jan 17, 2013 #10
    JasonMN

    JasonMN Bobtail Member

    17
    2
    Sep 11, 2012
    St Paul, MN
    0
    APU's are a generator that powers your ac/heat and has an inverter to power your appliances. Much louder but runs forever or until you run out of diesel. LOL

    EPU's run super quiet but only last 10 hours or so. Then you need to start the truck to recharge the batteries.
     
    JasonMN, Jan 17, 2013
    JasonMN, Jan 17, 2013
    #10
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 1 of 2