At 19 you would not be able to go OTR for 2 more years. DOT regs. Stay in school and learn something that will make you more money like a B.A. in...
Would it be career suicide to jump in an automatic truck at this stage in our driving careers, or does it matter one way or the other? Floating...
All good advice above, thanks drivers. One thing that might sound silly is footwear. You need to develop your "feel" for the right pressure on the...
Ask your current company's "apprenticeship" program supervisor-director for a real answer. Nothing but internet opinions here.....
Maybe ask what kind of training do you offer, team or side by side. I went with May and liked their approach to training, side by side. Stayed...
Agreed Saddletramp, no poopybombs. With darn near 40yrs between the doors you've seen a thing or two. Teach on. Thank you Sir. As drivers, we are...
Ditto. The day I learned all I can is the day I am put in the ground.............................
Hiring requirements fluctuate with freight . Spring is right around the corner........................
gw87, IMHO get your HAZMAT, tanker, and DBL/TRPL, endorsements. Apply at local LTL outfits and tell them you'll wash trucks, paint trlrs or do any...
Doubles and triples endorsement is quite necessary in the bulk transfer, construction, and LTL industries, be at home every night oppurtunities of...
Agreed, he would also be more versatile/employable with a DBLE/TRPL endorsement. Easy test. Just study. Also, it's nice to have them done while in...
Dang CT, why don't you leave just a little room for misinterpretation. Thanks for clearing that up. Just curious, was that just hunt and pecked...
As chicknwing said the tanker endorsement is important for LTL because Fed regs require it for haulin those 4' sq. liquid totes. Easy test, about...
I guess some can, some can't, some will, some won't...
It's kinda a vertigo thing,we as drivers are susceptible to this, especially when we are tired. Please be aware of this drivers. Take care out...
Agreed, however the high turnover rate of new OTR drivers, there has to be a better way to get drivers trained. With only 1 in 10 trucking school...
No I cannot confirm anything about MTC as I it has been 6 mos. since I was employed by them. My trainer had 3+ years experience and was an A+...
Y2k said "not sleeping in it" Good for you!!!!! Gotta new seat in a million mile rig that I don't sleep in. Lovin' it. A year ago I saw a bunch...
Big Don said: No, I never. But I have had a truck beside me creep forward, and give me the sensation that I was rolling back. I've had that...
My $.02 Training. Companies that team train are to be avoided. Companies that side by side train will give you a better chance at success.
