Going back to the original comment on buying an inexpensive truck. I was almost tempted to buy one last weekend. It was a 95 International Eagle...
Most of the brand new refers that Walmart is running in this area are the 500# spacing. Don't remeber who the manufacturer is.
I have a similar problem, no violations since June 1999 until a citation in February for careless driving, "passing on a wet road." I took it to...
I have heard a lot of new drivers on this site making references to thier OTR Training as almost a team operation. I for one would be outraged if...
I often wonder if anyone pays attention to the macros. At Schneider I would slot for say 20:00 coming off a ten hour break and they would send me...
If it is a Freightliner, get another antennea. The ones that come built into the mirror housings will barely reach to the other side of the truck.
We started school on a Saturday and did paperwork and lecture for the first two days. Monday they put us on simulators and Tuesday we spent the...
I can relate Burky. I run a small farm as well and I can tell you that my time on the road is my down time. I barely sleep all weekend working...
It is just a rough formula. It all depends on how the load is situated. The numbers will vary somewhat. The formula is based upon an even weight...
Welcome to Trucking....LOL
We were taught that each axle can be a maximum of 34,000. Lets say your trailer tandems weigh in at 35,150. 35,150 - 34,000 = 1,150 1,150...
Schneider teaches the same figures. 250# for 4" spacing ( Wabash Trailers) 500# for 6" spacing 500# for fith wheel
When I started Schneider Training there was 59 in my class. By graduation there were 23 left. By the time they finished OTR training, there were...
TRUCKER ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY IN UNUSUAL ACCIDENT By on April 20,2007 [IMG] A dump truck driver escaped serious injury Monday...
When I took the test there were 10 right hand turns. Turning too wide was -1 point, hitting a curb was a failure. You were allowed 25 points on my...
One of the best aspects of trucking for me and my wife is the fact that we can live almost anywhere. You could live in Orlando Florida like I did...
The spread axles are set at a certain spacing based on the way they are ordered from the factory (weight ratings, etc.) Having gone from a 53'...
I applaud the mans honesty, I don't think I would have told anyone I was looking for donuts I threw on the floor.
I refill bottles to take with me out of the well. Best water you will ever taste. Comes out of a 465ft well through solid Kentucky Bluestone.
Welcome to Florida!!!! Now please change your tires. They should have known this would never fly.
