I refuse to shave, bathe or launder my clothes because I keep hoping to drive all those tourists out of the few places drivers can stop and get a...
Ken, An OTR driver spends hours & hours all alone for days, weeks or even months at a time. That, all by itself, is more than some people can...
A driver has to decide for himself what he wants (local, regional, otr, whatever) and then work to find a company that satisfies his needs. JB...
I've read various comments about what it takes to be a successful OTR driver and the number one requirement is you better be tough. I don't mean...
X10, Yep, we probably have. Probably been through some of the same hell that makes us what we are. Thanks for allowing me to revisit one of...
Additionally, if it is a lot lizard, you just say, "No, thanks." and they will generally go away. Despite the fact they are annoying, most...
You ignore them. or, If you can muster up a very cold, evil look, you look straight at them and say in a very low, sinister voice, "Get off of...
I used to run all over Wisconsin with my steering axle well over 13k lbs and no one ever said anything to me about it, nor did any other state....
Hey, Y'ALL!!! Anyone who wants my job, you can have it!!! $70-80k per year and no benefits. Of course, I assume you have the qualifications...
Actually, Snowman & Fred, I don't much care what anyone else does so long as they don't involve me. And, in 5 years, I'll be kicked back, living...
Actually, there is no one point where I started out. I have been around trucks and the trucking business since before I was born. My first real...
BTW, I used to drive a truck with a fixed fifth wheel and I routinely ran over 13k lbs on my steering axle and ran all of the the lower 48 states...
It is a myth that the weight limit for the steering axle is 12,000 lbs. The limit is 20,000 lbs on interstate highways in all 50 states. The...
Thanks, X10. No pain, no gain. . . :-) The fact is I've been around this business my entire life. My mother used to go with my dad when she...
I'm always happy to help anyone who sincerely wants help. I can't think of all the times others have helped me back in the days when we did not...
Do what you have to do. But know this: OTR truck driving can be one of the most miserable existences known to man. And, if you think you have...
I'm glad that you found something of value in my previous comments. We'll leave it at that since I don't want to be again spanked by the staff....
Here's what you do: You make note of the fact they are a crappy t/s and you don't stop there anymore. But, since your hubby is with a trainer,...
I've never attended a truck driving school, but from what I've seen, it appears companies who provide training will use trainees as slaves rather...
Lurch, I really do understand being broke and needing money. Been there, done that, too. My comments about loading/unloading are more directed...
