It’s a feast or famine kind of thing.
I pull containers.
Virginia 99% of the time. I have been as far as Texas.I usually only do 3 overnights at most. Weekends off.
It’s slow at my company now but really don’t want to leave unless I have to. Even though they have me driving a manual now. Which is a process in...
I actually meant they give you an appointment two hours from now but it will take you two and a half to get there. In other words constantly...
What is your average miles per week? Do they keep you on a tight schedule?
I remember messing with the fuses once at Ablene. I also remember wishing I had a magnifying glass to read the fuses diagram on the back of the panel.
So they won’t force you to drive a stick? I’m in the same boat. I driven autos only for a long time. Just don’t want to be forced to drive a...
I actually did love the Wytheville to Mountain Top loop. I mentioned that to dispatch once. Then I didn’t see another Gatorade run for six months.
Don't forget your house payment can go up every year due to property taxes.
I know a truck driver pulling containers in his early 80’s.
I use Google Maps, Hammer and Smart Truck Route apps.
You need Flonase. That helps me a lot when the allergies kick in earlier than expected. Along with Allegra and eye drops.
I was stationed at Patuxent River in the early nineties.
I like going to our Hagerstown customer. It's a nice trip. I also like going to Winchester. Both are light loads, not like those 56k loads in a...
For me the check engine light was on for most of the 4.5 years I worked there. They would only temporarily fix it.
I never know how many miles I drive per day. I just watch the countdown to destination then forget about it. Of course old habits are hard to break.
I know someone that is still driving at 80. He is local not otr though
That's cool. I just wanted you to know that you can collect 100 percent disability and still be truck driver at Abilene or anywhere.
No harm in looking into it.
