Lemme see if I got this right... The worst thing about Schneider is that the orientation guy is a big meanie who yells, and they cover the...
You're a girl and say "tee hee" so I'm obligated to help. Call the local schools like these guys said. Step 1 - go to dmv, take written test...
It gets worse, spyder... I'm the wrench puller too... the wrenches are 4ft long. We break wrenches and sledgehammers on a regular basis. This is...
I drive boom trucks and derrick rigs full of big heavy tools, and sometimes an overloaded gooseneck full of pipe. I do it for less than 36k/yr......
Hard working tradesmen in the West don't... I should go mow lawns in Fla, except there's the downside of having to live in Fla.... You guys have...
Devils Advocate: Sure. Pull it. (figures based on others past performance may not match future outcomes) ---- 5k lbs @ $500 --- 8hrs driving...
You seem smart. You should post more.
Glad I could help. Read here first, you might see something you can't deal with. Like all Mega Carriers, there's no shortage of bad reviews, valid...
In my area Knight is advertising "pick your home time" 6on/1 off, 14/2, 7/7, 14/7... there's your home time. Unfortunately, Everyone hates them,...
Thanks, fireman. Those negatives don't sound too bad at all.
Just found this thread from a search... I thought I'd resurrect it to ask you experienced guys about the pros and cons of driving a mixer....
For a detailed discussion of the cost/benefit of a new glider vs an old truck, see doubleyellow's thread. There's plenty of math there to back up...
http://www.directfreight.com/home/ This one is free, with incomplete info for non-subscribers. It gives you an idea though.
Texas, We have similar needs. Here's what I've found. You might want to call around to some CDL schools near you. You probably don't even need a...
That sounds nice, Redwolf. I'm guessing that wasn't your first trucking job. How much experience did you have OTR before they hired you?
Getting a licence is no trouble at all. Heck, I've got that. Just need to upgrade to combos. It's obvious from some of the stuff on this forum,...
Dude, I work 50+ hr weeks breaking my back in 100+ degree weather, and do the same at -10. Ambition isn't a problem. I just can't do this...
This has been an interesting conversation to read. Question: How does a new driver get into trucking without signing on to haul cheap freight for...
That does help. Thanks man. I know knight is out of the running , and GTI is just another company offering a bad two weeks out to go along with...
Softail, thanks for writing this thread. It's been a great insight into what western 11 looks like. It sounds like you do a lot less trailer...
