I highly recommend knowing how to chain *without* rolling the truck! Which was not how I was taught. I have never chained for roads (yes, my...
Crows Nest is the pass on hwy 3 between BC and Alberta. Winds up to 100kmh (60+mph). Obviously those speeds are unsafe, but I get mocked on the CB...
At what wind speeds/load weights do you recommend parking? I haul 2 axle dry van across crows nest, wondering at what point the winds are too risky?
My (American) company seems to think drivers can "driver assist" trailer unloading in Canada, as long as we're in the trailer not on the dock....
LV GN: I let the RPMS get up to 1900 before l gave up. Higher than that even? I did determine shifting needs higher RPMs 16-17 instead of 15. One...
But a pretty accurate description of how it feels!
I just moved from a 2010 prostar w cummins to a 2013 with maxxforce13. So am I reading this right that the engine brake really is just dragging a...
Mac12 just tells you the same thing as the Nav. Mac 23 is usually more useful, but often out of date. Hurricane Ivan detour directions, really?...
Also, if it's a stable medication ask your doctor to write 90 day prescriptions with 4 refills (one years worth). I know some need monitoring,...
It depends on your usage. Apparently I'm the only trucker happy with PFJ wifi. No, it doesn't always work, but I pay for a year's worth what...
Lepton1: do you know if the CSRs ever get/do anything with that info? I've had some very irate customers angry at Swift who has been TOLD these...
Mine decided I was halfway across Atlanta the other day. I'm physically on 285 on the west side, GPS swears I'm on hwy 42 on the east side. For...
I had a random driver at a receiver ask me if I had a spare - I gave him two, they're free! I noticed the Walmart DC I dropped at the other day...
I live in my truck full-time, and I love it! Keep in mind tho, my second choice would be to live in an RV full-time, and have previously lived in...
Sweet! Mine hasn't been washed in a couple months, I want a new one!!
Even if there isn't a terminal nearby, they might have a drop lot. For example, I have friends I visit in Spokane WA, and while the nearest Swift...
Why in the world would it be illegal to hire a former housewife? (or househusband, rare as those creatures are) I have a lot of gaps in my paid...
I've got my year in at Swift, and while I love my job, not my employer so much. A friend asked me if I had looked into May. Does it make sense...
1. Dry van 2. Either 3. Solo 4.manual 5. Long haul
Which thread is that? I didn't see one other than the one about weigh station maps, and I didn't want to take it too far off topic, but would...
