You get your physical first, then bring the doctor's report to the SOS. Starting a few years ago, not just any doctor could administer a DOT...
I hear that the washout rate at Tulsa orientation is greater than 50%. I went to orientation in Dallas, 14 experienced drivers, 13 hired, one...
Find a self test kit. Use it. Don't risk failing a DOT test or a trucking company test. It will stay with you the rest of your life and make...
As a new driver, you will most likely be assigned a higher milage truck. You will then spend a lot of time waiting for your truck to be fixed in...
My favorite from dispatch after my truck broke down: "Can you call back in 20 minutes - I'll be gone home by then?".
SimiIar thing happened to me. Went to orientation, saw company doctor, got medical card, and filled out self certification affidavit. Company...
FMCSA to TX Translation: 10 hr. Rest Period becomes 8 hr. 11 hr. Drive Time becomes 12 hr. 14 hr. On Duty becomes 15 hr. 34 hr. Reset remains 34...
Alan Ritchey is not hauling crude anymore. They sold their trucks and trailers to Kimrad/BCT about 8 months ago.