I worked for JB Hunt out of Chicago for 3 1/2 years. Great equipment and benefits. I averaged 50k a year. Their company so it is their rules. They...
There are many schools that actually teach you the basics of how to drive a truck. The school I attended gave 160 hours of instruction, 80 hours...
I recently saw a Craigslist ad for yard jockey where they were willing to train someone. You would get all the backing practice you need.
Don't forget that you need money to live on the road until you start getting paid.
If you went to a reputable school they should provide a little extra training at no charge. It isn't easy to get comfortable driving when someone...
I got whiplash when I was rearended by a drunk driver. I am ready to return to work but the job I had no longer exists and the way they pay has...
I drove Chicago intermodal for JB Hunt for 3 1/2 years and made 50k a year, drove great equipment and had good benefits. I never heard much good...
From what I'm told tires blow out because of low tire pressure. Heat builds up as the sidewalls flex. The lower the tire pressure the more the...
Leasing a truck from a trucking company is NEVER a good idea no matter what numbers they feed you. An even WORSE idea is to lease a truck from...
What happens if you lease a truck and your back goes out again? I don't think the time off is going to be a problem but the type of injury might...
The first place I would take it to is a Detroit Deisel shop that is independent of Freightliner.
Wondering what problem was found with this truck and if the fuel mileage has improved?
I pulled containers around Chicago for JB Hunt for 3 1/2 years and never touched freight. 50k a year average. A new driver starting at $1100 a...
I saw a rookie thumping his tires while getting fuel. Very impressive, thumping several tires multiple times just to make sure. I knew he was...
JB Hunt will hire you with 6 months experience. Probably make 50k your first year. Great equipment and benefits. Once you learn the rail yards it...
BOL said 30,000 but I just felt something wasn't right. I went back inside to inquire and found out my instinct was correct. TYPO!! I had a...
If the weight on the BOL is correct and it is less than 34,000 then there is no way you should be over axle no matter how they load it. I weighed...
30,000 if I am hooking a unit to a sealed trailer, 35,000 if I can see the freight. I am usually more concerned about over axle.
20 years of factory work until it closed, 4 years as a salesman, 6 more years in manufacturing and started driving truck at age 50.
I did intermodal as a companying driver for JB Hunt out of Chicago from 4/08 to 10/11. I had an old COE that was sitting and thought about putting...
