Thanks for the reply Hype! UOM = unit of measurement. I know most owner ops go by cost per mile but with port trucking I'm not sure.. I'd...
na I'm goin through an agency and they're placing me with a company in Commerce that pays $20 +OT and DT Mon - Fri and they're going to train me....
I just like the way the Paccar trucks ride and look. Not saying the Freightliner or anything else wouldn't suffice. Haven't really looked into...
Okay, 27 y/o started driving 2.5 years ago (mainly flatbed and some dry van) and saved up the cash for a pretty nice used truck. Before I drop...
Thanks for the heads up. I see NRT advertising on Craigslist but they're only paying $16.50 starting when other companies are paying $18-$21 to...
Okay, my appointment for my TWIC card is on Friday. How long does it usually take to get it afterwards? I have a clean background if that'll...
I'm in North Orange County CA close to Long Beach
Hi, 27 year old driver with 2.5 years local experience with flatbed and dry van. I'd like to start running to the port as an hourly driver but...
Rule of thumb is the older the city is the worse and narrower the roads are. I'm not sure you could necessarily refuse a load because of that but...
Sent you a PM. I started driving right when I turned 25 just over two years ago and had only little training. Did mostly 48' flatbed locally...
Jumping out of the cab and off the deck. Haven't fallen yet but I'm sure my knees will go as I age.
I'd love to help point you in the right direction but all I know is local companies here in SoCal. People are suggesting Carolina Cargo so give...
It can be done but it's not recommended. At 24 y/o I paid $1,200 and got my CDL after 20 hours with only 1 hour on the road in a 6 spd FL70 /w...
Well that's assuming he's still going to do those things. He's still young, as I am, and he's made mistakes in the past. Some people change and...
Just get a 45' tandem axle if you're doing jobsites. I'd also highly suggest a DOT bulkhead if you're hauling construction material.
Flatbed!
It sounds like your best bet would be local work. Not sure how it is in NJ, but here in CA the DMV overrules the courts so time is the only thing...
Thanks for the reply damutt. I know every situation is different, but is there a general method for tight situations?
and I did ask my trainer what he suggests I do and he just told me "you just gotta figure it out". I don't think he means to be vague and English...
Okay, just turned 27 and got my previous two years experience hauling steel locally with a Cascadia day cab and a 48' tandem-axle Utility trailer...
