Well from what I heard when talking to him, they pay .48 cents a mile -- so with the split we're both making .24 cents even. As far as the...
So I'm going OTR in a week or two, any ideas on what to expect? I'm teaming with someone who lives about 2 to 3 hours from my city (150 miles) so...
Tonakis, I work for Werner and I was a student around October 25th to December 14th last year. I didn't get to come home because I lived in...
Even with that, I'd still do whatever I could to stay awake. Energy drinks, soda, coffee, etc. -- get out and stretch your legs, turn the AC on...
Worst place I've ever delivered to so far, or even picked up at.. was Treadway Tire Corporation in Memphis. Tires are literally everywhere, and...
For me.. this is how it usually is: 23:00 -- Leave house 23:30-0:00: Pick up truck and trailer in West Memphis, AR. 00:30-01:00:...
Someone told me you shift when it sounds like your truck's climaxing.. which in mine is usually about 1500-1700 RPM's. I never looked at...
I'm usually good going up a hill carrying 40,000 lbs from a stop in 3rd gear (using a 10 speed). I just let up on the clutch gradually, and you...
Right, so what do I need to do in order to fix such a problem?
I just wanted to say here, that I was extremely nervous when I first started out with my trainer. My hands would be physically shaking every time...
When you do your tug test, and that trailer moves with the truck instead of staying still -- how much do you need to keep playing with the trailer...
A paycheck is better than none. I'm grateful to have a job, so I'm not sure what you meant... I'm just asking questions that's all.
I was hired with Werner in October of 2012. I was out with my trainer for about 8 weeks or so OTR on a Reefer/T.C.U. account, completed training...
Hi guys, I was wondering if I decide to stay doing the local job I'm doing with Werner, how much experience do I need before I can go to a better...
I have heard that they don't take care of their trucks OTR, but I wasn't sure. I know all of our beloved Net Ops trucks are always having...
I remember that, it was Wednesday night/Thursday morning wasn't it? I was driving from Clarksville, AR (Exit 58 ) already having a horrible day....
Dear all, Did anyone here used to drive a regular tractor-trailer? What was the main thing, which you had to get used to when you started...
Thanks for all the info RevKev! I called McElroy up, and even though I might have been 5 months with Werner -- they said they would have no...
Eek yeah, I would have rolled through there last night. I had to call dispatch and tell them I didn't feel safe to drive in it...
I usually do ease up on the stop sign, but other posters have said that's not legal to just ease up.. until it's safe to go.
