Thanks psychocreep for the honest answer. We're still looking around and gathering info. Seem to be kinda limited on our options because of the...
Thanks Chinatown. I considered Central but don't know anything about them either except for info on their website. Seems they like to lease a lot...
There are a few fuel stops in Anchorage, Tesoro etc, but like you said, they are fuel stops, not truck stops, and some are pretty tight getting in...
I've have experience but my dad doesn't. SRT said I could sign on as solo and he could go out with a trainer for 240 hours and then they'd put us...
By the way, to those asking about company paid training? You'll wind up in a contract if you go that route. If at all possible get your CDL on...
I've got the same kind of question, sort of, but mine is betwwen SRT, USA, and a few others. The reason I am considering these companies is...
Couple of things here. Simple planning keeps you out of places you don't want to park? Yeah right. Tell that to the shipper/consignee that holds...
Pardon me if I'm not in my truck. I'm probably off somewhere trying to find myself. If you happen to find me before I do. Please let me know where...
Santa Fe Diner and Truck Stop, I-25 XT 115, Socorro, NM.... At first glance, it looks like something out of a Friday the 13th'ish horror movie....
I haven't worked for WTI but I talked to quite a few of their drivers when I was working for Boyd and where I work right now. NONE had anything...
Rebel, correct me if I'm wrong , but, when I talked to them they told me that they do not have prepass and if you go up north and hit a toll road...
Current to Feb. 29, 2012 Question 4: Are there allowances made in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for delays caused by...
Fees, fees, and more fees. Truck, insurance, business permits, HUT, UCR, base plates, 2290 etc. And yes I read your post @...
I appreciate you taking the time to give me so much help. I've been considering this for a while now and money in my pocket to start with seems to...
I got a job recently where I'm home everyday driving in a mill but I'm considering going back on the road. BUT... I do not want to go back on the...
About 3-1/2 years ago I had, in my opinion, the perfect driving job. I was driving a daycab Pete that would do about 78, pulling oversize plate...
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/144340-starting-out-flat-bedding.html Check this thread out....
Quick flash of highbeams...no sweat...I do it and no one ever complains 'cause it's pretty quick. I'm not trying to go coon huntin'. And I know...
Y'all are talkin' over my head. How far would VHF or FM get out? Keep in mind, "truckers" don't really need to get out more than 10 or 15 miles to...
That, to me, sounds like more government involvement. I've already stated my opinion on that elsewhere in this thread so I won't elaborate again....
