No they aren't FREE ! you're paying for it with the big money they are making off the fuel. Customers have a right to stand up and complain if...
By just out of school do you mean trucking school? If so, then you probably have been given a list of some sort about companies that will hire...
Back in the late 80's I had a load of pop cans going to the coca-cola plant in Twinsburg, Oh. I had spent all day getting loaded in Monticello,...
I'm trying to find some legal advice from someone that also may know DOT regs and such. I am a 51 yr. old male, I've been driving since 1986....
If it takes less than 15 minutes then you don't need to log it.
I too work for a small company (20 trucks). We put 2 trucks on with them, their trailers, our trucks and authority. I told my boss I would try it...
I am an experienced driver, with over 20 years behind the wheel. I DO NOT have hazmat, and not interested in getting one. I have No criminal...
Way too many people out there, with way too little space.
All companies employing drivers are required to check past driving employers, you give permission when you fill out an app. They are not required...
Westbound Rte. 30 just outside Mansfield. Cop does a u-ey as I go past. pulls me over. " I see you were doing, 59 in a 55 back there, no big...
And just what freight are those mexican trucks bringing out of mexico? how about from all the factories that have relocated there. I feel that's...
I haven't seen anything about this yet, so I'll post it. There is a very good way to research a company before you hire on. It's called SAFESTAT....
Been there, done that. I too made the mistake of signing on with Mcleod express. The first time they tried to run me illegal, and I told them I...
Keep stuff off the dash. It's not that hard to do really. I have never been shutdown by the D.O.T. fined once,(logbook was behind, pulled over in...
That was really well written BRI, you've pointed out alot of the nuisances that make this such a stressed out job. I can identify with just about...
I'm not buyin' it littlekia, sorry but the story doesn't add up, and I'm too old and too wise to go for it. I will not go into details as to why...
You'r expectations are way too high, good luck bud.
That 'bout says it all.
BRAVO ! someone makes sense.
That was well written, some good points, some just being sarcastic. I've only been driving 20 years, I've witnessed alot of change. Times change,...