Did the lease thing with another company. First year pretty good, down hill from there. Back to being a regional company driver and going home...
I never had an APU on my lease truck. I would just come in for parking after sunset. Always maxed the ac out for about ten minutes on my way in....
Some of the old ways are still in my opinion the best. Showed in person at my current job with their online application filled out and ready for...
We should be asking you for advice! I just got out of a lease with Dart. I'm 53 and doing the flatbed thing. Hard work, but fulfills two of my...
Trucking is a tough profession, period. Irregular work/sleep cycles keep you constantly tired while trying to run the wheels off the rig and earn...
Cypress in Jacksonville, Fl will hire you with the experience you have. I just came back to them after 12+ years of dry/reefer van work. I'm 53,...
safety person.........truck driver.........hmmm
I worked for Roehl a few years back. Word of advice, don't let them force you into the GP dedicated program if you decide they're the company you...
no, two different worlds. But don't even think about getting a DUI in either, then you'll see that wall disappear.
Rolling along at 2 am with no noise through a gentle mountain pass with very little traffic and a clear night. Listening to the motor and the...
Remember, we're under CSA now. It doesn't matter who's at fault, it still shows up. But I wouldn't be concerned about that accident at all, you...
Mega carriers survive on newbies constantly entering the industry. They want folks they can pay next to nothing due to lack of experience, and...
And the trucking companies still say they don't have and can't get enough qualified drivers. That's a good thing for those of us currently in this...
Read your lease agreement, the turn procedures should be in there. Don't ever quit while under dispatch. Finish the load, or have an agreement on...
Like riding a bicycle. It will come back to you. Take your time and follow instructions. I've been driving an automatic for the last two+ years....
Well done starvintrucker. Well done!
Been at it 13 years now, still get nervous about the road test. Let your skills do the talking for you! At this point they're not looking for a...
Baby, move on! Most of us have been screwed over by someone at a trucking company in our careers. I worked for a company for almost 5 years and...
Good post CondoCruiser! Little lady you did the right thing! There's plenty of companies looking for drivers. Keep on trucking. Best of luck...
My bobtail weight only with 2012 630 Volvo, 150 gallons of fuel, super singles, 75 lbs of tools in left side box, two large cases of water in...
