Heavy haul steers are rated 20k lbs and 65 mph. Blowouts suck.
You're the driver. No matter what the shipper, employer, owner of the truck if it's not yours, trailer if it's not yours, DOT officer says,...
I'll give both sides. *The Bad* First of all, anyone who's not an England trainer would probably agree they are (or were a few years back) a...
I had a 400/800 and loved it. I wish I could remember the brand, but that rating will run most things within reason.
Also, just for the heck of it call Melton and explain the situation. They're a good flatbed company, and they hire out of Florida. They also...
If it was truly suspended, and it shows on your MVR, you may be paying some serious dues. I don't recommend them at all, especially if you're...
I cut my teeth at England. While I harbor no love whatsoever for them, they did in fact put me through school. The most expensive free thing...
That's not an unfair point. I liked my dispatcher at Melton. They have the top 5% industry pay, they gave drivers a pay increase in August of...
I've ran for Melton, and they were a really great company. In the past few years, they've opened up to hiring fresh out of school drivers, and...
What's your rate? I remember a chief who hated his job - absolutely hated it - but would stay late every day because he hated his home live more....
It is possible to make money there. My experience is that you were either a trainer, or had a nice dedicated run. But they just took those away...
Rah ha ha!
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Didn't see any stickies on how brokers got their start, what pitfalls to avoid and any other advice for those considering jumping to the other...
Also, I called a lot of companies for a friend of mine and Prime looks like it has the best numbers for someone looking to start, and will also...
I got my start with England. My experience is that the only person I would recommend go there is my ex-wife. Their lease deal is the worst legal...
Finish your 20 and retire. A trucker's wife and a military wife. . . same thing.
Also, there's the "if it looks good, it is good" thought process. If DOT only sees a good tarp job going through scales, all the better. It still...
