I am very cold natured guy. I love to sleep in cold weather. I have been comfortable sleeping in 35 degrees with a couple of good heavy blankets...
You are of course correct. What I mean is that not having a family, etc, it will be easier to stay out. I would still request time off when I...
Is there a particular make or model in the USA fleet that drivers tend to prefer on average? Which tend to handle the best? Smoothest ride?...
I have heard this many times while researching truck driving. I certainly am willing to do my part to establish a good relationship with...
Thank you so much for your help and advice. I went to a local Flying J TS a couple of weeks back. I wanted to talk to drivers from the companies...
It sure sounds to me like USA Truck cares enough about their drivers to justify my strong interest in driving for them.
I am a vet, and I have learned a lot about stress and putting up with the BS from military experience. I also worked for Walmart for nine years,...
Yeah, I am already figuring on a one year card. I am on not currently taking anything but Lisinopril/HCTZ for blood pressure, and a Simvastatin...
My issues with the DOT physical are hearing problems and sometimes borderline BP. I have hearing aids on order through the VA and I have an...
This is what most of the long timers say about the first year. I can stand just about any job for a year's time that I can handle physically....
This is good to know. I have read so many of the horror stories about seemingly all the trucking companies. I can take a lot of abuse. I worked...
This actually sounds like a very good deal to me if I cannot come up with school money on my own. That is still up in the air at this point. If...
I believe I will make it, but just trying to cover all the bases that I can. USA Truck is high on my list, and probably number one if I end up...
Let me clarify why I am asking these questions. Yes, I can do these things that you mention, and I am not so naive to think this is just a job...
Thanks for your response. It answers my questions perfectly. BTW, I did a search with "USA Truck" and "APU" and got a list of threads that did...
Are there any USA Truck drivers that can chime in on this issue and my other questions? I appreciate all responses, but I really would like to...
Thanks. I checked, and USA Truck does work with Driver Solutions as does PAM. If I am forced to sign a contract to get into trucking, one of...
I have been referring actually to the USA Truck orientation physical and not the DOT physical. I have several issues however that I am concerned...
As a potential new driver for USA, what should I expect as far as driver comfort when in the sleeper trying to get some rest while in hot weather?...
Thanks, LeftEyeDaTruckr. Could you be more specific as to what exactly the physical does require and what they asked of you? I am guessing you...
