Most companies really only look at up to 10 years (unless there was a felony conviction or something very serious). I don't think you'll have a...
The best shot you have at consistent miles -- barring a dedicated run, is to be as flexible as possible. Like 25(2)+2 said, reefers are probably...
Munrkr -- check out the Michigan SOS site online to find where the nearest Supercenter is. You can go there and get a current copy of your MVR on...
Hi Texashelly. Check into Central Tech out of Drumwright, OK. They have a very well respected, PDTI Certified, program that is reasonably...
Hey OldSchool. I'll start this off by saying that yes, I think you should get a copy of your DAC -- just for your own peace of mind. You are...
Roommate had to get his fingerprints while on the road. It took him nearly 3 months before he was in the right place at the right time to get...
Munrkr -- I think Newbie2be is currently in the Baker College program. He hasn't been around much lately -- probably busy studying, but his last...
The school I'm going to has 10 speeds. My roommate's friend is picking me up tomorrow to take me out to show me how to shift. He says we can go...
I believe that would qualify as a disability in this line of work. Since the Americans with Disabilities Act says that companies are required to...
Of course all of these convoluted laws enacted to 'clean up the air' or 'reduce emissions' could have been averted if the government had made the...
Wow. And I didn't think anybody could top the US HOS rules when it came to confusion. Once again, I am proved wrong.
I unfortunately have no information on the quality of training at SCC, but I am well aware of Crete's reputation as a no nonsense company who is...
I can't figure out why someone would do that. There is no gain in it for the people cutting the lines -- all it does is cost the driver and the...
Tip, I'm flattered that you thought I was already driving. I've been treading the waters very carefully to decide how and where to get training,...
When my roommate started with his present company, they didn't have a truck available for him, so he drove a truck that belonged to a team that...
I believe they only checked my MVR before allowing me to take the test -- to make sure I had a valid drivers' license. The intensive background...
Wow -- sounds like a tough week. Good thing you were alert enough to notice that bridge clearance -- the week could have been alot tougher! I...
The school requires a permit -- I believe all states require you to have a permit and a licensed driver in order to operate a commercial vehicle...
Took my 1st DOT Physical and Drug test today! Of course I passed the drug test (don't do em -- don't want to do em) but I was a little concerned...
My roommate and I have Nextel phones and are very happy with them. Our plan is 300 anytime minutes per month, free incoming (all calls to our...
