If you own the truck, you should have two passwords for the computer. Give your mechanic the passwords and he/she will set it to what ever speed...
I think I read it right, he is trying to figure out how to keep his dispatcher from messing up his 14 hour clock/disrupt his sleep cycle....
Thomas0810, I had a dispatcher for a while that liked to play this game. He would have me sit all day and then give me a load to run all night....
It used to only see the Haliburton trucks down by Plains TX and Lovington NM. Lately I see them almost daily running north out of Clovis. I...
I hope he gets every penny he asked for and then some. I am all for freedoms but what these people are doing at funerals is just plain sick and...
In the summer of 1991, while stationed in Germany, I was struck by lighting. They found me lying in a puddle of water. When I regained...
Definitely carry the back scratch-er. Like brickman said it is also a useful tool. I also carry a fly swatter. If you get a good stubborn fly...
I agree with rexbevans on both California and Colorado. I stopped in Denver/Indianapolis 500 and walked across the street to eat breakfast. I...
I have the degree, have worked in management and got the blood pressure to go with it. Now I haul molasses to feed yards in a tanker. I make a...
You can do it either way. Its just easier to get them all done at the same time and will make you more marketable to companies hiring students...
Thats an interesting thought; there are a lot of similarities between the two. However we are not necessarily putting ourselves in harms way, no...
The U-turn was just opened last saturday. Well that didn't last very long, did it. :biggrin_2558:
Pat is right the dispatcher will make or break you, you could try requesting a new dispatcher. However most people that start with a training...
I write everything in the remarks section, loading, unloading, meals, etc. I have never had a DOT officer complain or ask a question about my log...
I keep my seat locked and high enough that my legs are level with the floor. Most of my coworkers drive with the seat on the floor board.
I agree with that statement, but will add that there is a terrible shortage of police officers, espeacially in my area. The bullitin boards in...
I think the problem lies with the drivers and pay. When I worked for a major carrier most drivers didn't care. I watched many drivers hook a...
It is a good idea to talk to future employers before you get out. I did the same thing and the boss told me to go OTR for a year and get some...
One year ago, I had a flat trailer tire fixed. The tire shop broke a wheel stud and had to pull the hub off. They neglected to apply the proper...
I definitely don't miss driving in Atlanta. Way too many vehicles on the road and they all drive like they are NASCAR fans. With my present job...
