FYI, while you can transfer a CDL from one state to another, you can't transfer a learner's permit. I originally obtained my learner's permit in...
Since they are steers, it's a bit different than the drives or tandem tires. Many truck stop shops simply won't plug a steer and put it back on....
Yeah, a laptop typically doesn't use enough power to even be concerned about. Perhaps if you had a mondo gaming PC, with all the attachments and...
I'm originally from Texas, down on the coast between Houston and Corpus Christi. Understand the appeal of the state. However, I'm a poster child...
One of the important things each driver has to learn for themselves is how to not get burned out. It is an essential commodity and each driver...
My rule of thumb, if I'm waiting, I go off duty. Get to a place, go on duty to check in. Get sent back to truck to,wait for a dock, go to off...
I'm 62 and wear glasses. I have since I was 8. I accidently discovered that my current prescription pair are fairly bad with nighttime glare....
We don't need no stickin' gauges![ATTACH]
The truck we students drove while at the Swift Academy had the bunks removed and 3 additional chairs, with seat belts, where the bunks were...
Can I guess you're a Veteran? I've only ever heard someone that's in the military or a Veteran refer to thing as so many days and a wake-up....
Well, alot of folks who try to be a truck driver aren't very suited for it. So, they somehow have to weeded out. For reasons beyond my personal...
I'd recommend Swift as a good starter company. I can't say I'm not biased toward Swift. Regardless, I do think they are one of the better places...
I think his comment has to do with how annoying loud audio systems can be to folks around them. If you're considerate of others, this won't...
I had an rather long conversation with a Pilot/Flying J fuel hauler awhile back and he was very happy with them. He was paid well, treated well...
In a nutshell, slow down before the curve. If the advised speed for a curve says 45mph, I'll generally slow down to 40mph or even slower....
I think you have to be 21 before you can haul interstate. So, at 20, you'll only be eligible to haul intrastate (within the state of California in...
I went to the "Swift Academy" in Phoenix and seldom, VERY seldom get to Tennessee. So, can't say much about their school in Tennessee. That said,...
I've been called alot of things, normal has never been one of them!
What surprised me was how much seafood they eat. Then, it dawned on me how much of a coastal country it is. So, well, yeah, of course they eat...
[MEDIA] I spent about 6 months in Italy (in total). I can attest to the fact that Americanized Italian food sucks in comparison to the real deal....
