TransAm Trucking, Inc. - Olathe, Ks.?

you will only find number 1 in minn Dakotas etc

howes fuel additive you can buy by the case $4 less per bottle at farm supply


the biggest problem isn't when your running up north regularly
it is when you fuel up in tenn on your way to wy

don't forget to drain your airtanks too frozen airlines are no fun
and don't set your trailer brakes just your tractor

if you park in a snowy lot
move the truck back and forth a few times in the first 15 min
get the tires cooled down so they don't freeze into a rut made by warm tires

 

That's great information for everyone, Pete. I guess I need to work on the blog again and add this. We really didn't have any winter driving tips before .....but it has been awhile since we have had a winter like this one. I also think I am going to try to buy an electric blanket when the stores mark them down and set it back ....just in case it would ever be needed. I never even thought about buying one until you all mentioned it.... great idea! Thanks!

 

they have 12 volt ones at the truckstops too

 

^ Since TA trucks have the nice inverters, I try to avoid buying the 12v , cigarette lighter electric items. For an electric blanket for example, if buy one with a standard two prong, or 3 prong grounded plug in, you can use it in the truck or just as well at home.

 

http://www.arkansashighways.com/Road/mapopt.htm

Arkansas is having some bad weather and several drivers say that I 40 from Little Rock to Oklahoma is icy.

Just in case anyone is in that area and needing a place to shut down, this was just posted on FB. Also it's always nice to know extra places to park ...

If it weren't for trucks and the drivers in them, you'd have nothing


Thank you Tim.

If you're needing a place to park off I-40 in Arkansas.
Exit 58...

It is the old south park truck stop. There is only a restaurant there now but there is no signs visible from interstate or highway for it.. exit 58 off I 40 (clarksville) it is directly behind Wendy's there are two entrances one on either side if Wendy's (between Wendy's and whitson Morgan ford) or (between Wendy's and Aarons rental) there is usually room in there couldn't honestly tell you how much parking because you can park all the way around the building and if not mistaken behind Aarons as well I would take a guess at 200 parking if everyone gave room and wasn't trying to take up more space than needed.

 

Hey guys Jmor here, I been reading you guys post since the 2011 i believe so I can say i have found out almost everything i would need to know from TA. I'm going for my CDL license on Feb if all goes well. I been thinking of TA or US xpress. Can anyone here give me their opinion on US Xpress ? Or in general, would greatly appreciate it.

 

Hi Jmor. I don't know anything about US Xpress other than they have a longer training period than TransAm. I do have a friend that went with them a few months ago and so far seems happy. I will send him a note and see if I can find out anything else for you.

 

I agree with him on that! I pulled my advance as soon as it was available and bought one too. Best money ive ever spent!

 

Thank you very much HTQ, I do like the fact that the training period is longer. never understood why TA make it so short. I'm still interested in TA has a Company driver of course. I have to say i have learn a lot by reading you guys thread. I gotten tired of the cubicle life, its soooo boring lol.

 

Question, I know it varies by miles but what's the average that a company driver makes per week ? If anyone can tell me Thanks.