Rookie right here

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Shyne_E_Star, Jun 27, 2013.

  1. Shyne_E_Star

    Shyne_E_Star Light Load Member

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    Lol, the blow dryer is what takes up the most wattage, and thats what i use for my hair, hahahaha
     
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  3. SmokinBoles

    SmokinBoles Medium Load Member

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    I saw that too! Good thing I don't have much hair to mess with.. Surprised how low voltage TV's use. I am anxious to find out what my truck will have as far as power goes. APU or maybe an inverter already installed.
     
  4. Shyne_E_Star

    Shyne_E_Star Light Load Member

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    The guy that i went with had his inverter inside underneath the bed, so he had full power in his truck...i recently saw an episode of ice truckers where they guy's heater went out and his windshield was getting so foggy that he couldnt see, what he did was plug in his blowdryer and placed it on the dash board and that did the trick, that was awesome!! :)
     
  5. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    People are lying to you. You'll make a lot more working local than you will working for England or any other major carrier. I'm guessing you're in the Modesto to Fresno area? Right now is the prime time to get on with a local company in the agriculture business. It's harvest season! Best of luck to you.
     
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  6. Shyne_E_Star

    Shyne_E_Star Light Load Member

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    Ok, but will a local company hire me with no experience?? I have tried getting in local companies and i always get rejected cuz i have no experience...dont know
     
  7. Shyne_E_Star

    Shyne_E_Star Light Load Member

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    One of the companies was a tomato hauler out of kerman, ca.....when i applied they said thier pay was 9.50 and hour, plus they rejected me cuz i have no experience...i mean 9.50? Really? I was making more as a receptionist
     
  8. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    I can't speak for all companies but there are a few that will hire rookies the company I work for hires guys/gals right out of school. They're averaging anywhere between $600-$800 take home a week. The only downside is during harvest and planting season HOS rules don't apply to us so we'll be working 16 hours a day 7 days a week. Doesn't bother me though. I'm home every night and I make good money.
     
  9. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    The company I work for pays the tomato haulers by the load. I think it's 25%. I was talking to one guy and he told me that he usually does pretty good during tomato season. We also haul almonds which pays really well. I'm not sure I want to get into that though. I'm happy pulling my tanks.
     
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  10. Wanderingaimlessly

    Wanderingaimlessly Medium Load Member

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    Some companies have a limit on the size of inverters that they allow. I use a 1500 watt. Never had an issue with not enough power. You can hold more inside a cooler that opens from the top, than a fridge. I used a $100 cooler for years. Then I decided to get the fancy fridge for my cascadia. Cost $900 plus a whole day down. It worked for 2 weeks. I pulled it out and put my cooler back in.
     
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