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When it comes to applying what are your MUST HAVES???

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by J.Yandell3, Feb 13, 2018.

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  1. Feb 14, 2018 #21
    Zeviander

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    I thought I've heard one idling one time, but I didn't have time to stick around and find out.

    Nothing like a 6NZ with 7" straights though.

     
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  3. Feb 14, 2018 #22
    STexan

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    New drivers and very experienced drivers can expect to have different job expectations at their respective different points in a given career.

    Lot's of these demands I'm reading in this thread are not really practical from a company driver perspective, regardless of experience, but, it's okay to have fantasies.
     
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  4. Feb 14, 2018 #23
    Grumppy

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    For most situations, yes. Most of us can demand more because we are more experienced. Although I have only run 5 states the south for the most part of my career, I've got around 37 years out here, in one capacity or another. I generally dont bang up our stuff or others stuff. I help keep insurance premiums low. I'm generally not a PITA to work with & I understand this is a job & we gotta do what we gotta do. Therefore, I am more hireable by most companies than most beginner/inexperienced drivers. I can demand a little more because it doesnt cost more to employ me. Less accidents to deal with, less insurance costs, I dont need babysitting & as in the last thing in my previous post, I try to treat people like they treat me. A good employer = a good employee... in my situation.

    I can afford to be picky because the best companies are looking for experienced, low cost drivers like myself. They are willing to give more, to get more.
     
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  5. Feb 14, 2018 #24
    Oldironfan

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    I saw a similar truck Cb interview with a 400 big cam that was way meaner. Like 750 to the wheels and very reliable.
     
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  7. Feb 14, 2018 #25
    TripleSix

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    Work warning for porn, please!
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2018 #26
    x1Heavy

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    I don't know what you have been smoking. Maybe there is this leak you havent found yet.

    TEASE..... just kidding with you.

    I aint heard or seen a 400 cummins able to get anything done. Much less 750 to the wheels. If they can do that today? Then eh that's great. Coulda used that back then.
     
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  9. Feb 14, 2018 #27
    Oldironfan

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    It's possible to get those old beasts up to 1000hp. Talk to the Cummins Big cam crew.
     
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  10. Feb 15, 2018 #28
    mustang190

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    Demand chicken lights!!
     
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