Hmm.. Many good questions. Lets see if I can chim in a little and help out here. Though I have not had the experiences you had. I may be able to...
True to an extent. Depends on where you live. IF you live in a region that gets cold during the winter, then may need. But if you live in a region...
Its not nice to wake neighbors up at 0200 when your parking ya truck :P I would call around and ask all the places in the local area. Or if you...
In my honest opinion, I think it really depends on 2 things. First being your attitude and work ethics. The second being if the company you go...
Generally speaking most people I dont think really need the help that are seeking. We've offered sandwhiches to those that are hungry, but they...
To get some of the better paying loads, sometimes just falls down on luck. And other times it will be based on reputable service provided. There...
Theres probally hundreds of these kinds of stories. My favorite was those gals that always wanted to know if I would like some company.. ;) Of...
I've read some of the posts in this thread, not all, so please don't bash me if I state things that are already been stated. As some have said,...
Its mostly a matter of understanding what one's self is capable of and confident with vs being over confindent or over cautious in my opinion. I...
When it comes to truck driving and sites theres really only a few niches that you could get into after some experience that would allow you to see...
I think the best advice I can give for high winds. And mind you I haven't driven in a couple of years, or pulled a box type trailer in many years...
That makes more sense. Good thing I "?" that statement I made because I honestly wasn't sure. I ordered my DAC report so its going to be...
Bringing home a 3k pay check in 1 week is possible. Ya just gotta drag the right kind of freight, but your going to have to watch at what times...
Lol.. I've been called a lot of things, but this is the handle that stuck. Not sure why, but it beats Left Lane Wilbur I was trying to go with my...
The best advice I can give is to log it exactly how you do it. If your at home, go to the Off Duty Line. If your sitting at a truck stop waiting...
Where should I start.. lol.. There are many companies out there that offer the ability to drivers to be a trainer at various random amounts of...
The way I viewed having to have chains is like this. If I am in the middle of no where, and the snow just starts to fall like a beast. I had those...
Because late at night and very early in the morning it can be a cake walk. But usually, during 3am to 10 pm, its probally one of the biggest arse...
In the old days, prior to your name brand 4 week trucking schools. Drivers would normally get a trainee that was actually a fork lift driver that...
My 2 week notice was first in writing, with the termology placed on it that I feel we also need to speak to have a mutal understanding. Only...