I was comparing regional with otr. Understood that some of the local guys are paid by the hour and agree you can make good money doing that. I...
Advantages are reset at home in most cases. Limited time on the road and a break from the truck every week with a couple days at home....
Diet decisions are the key to not gaining weight. You can eat healthy either by taking your own food or making smart choices. Wendy's has a...
Agree that from what I have learned, all branches work very differently. My maintenance issues have been minor and I have a 475000 mile Maverick...
You guys should do as much research as possible before taking the first job. If he can get his hazmat and tanker endorsement there are companies...
Working out on the road is possible but challenging. I can get by with dumbells only and have a way to do chins/pullups on the back of the...
After about 8 months at Trimac, no major complaints. Agree that the equipment could be better but my 2011 Cascadia now with 475000 miles has been...
Trimac hires some new drivers and owner operators but is very selective. They have a branch near Atlanta. They also have positions that allow...
I have to agree and have not missed law enforcement. Dealing with humanity at its worse takes its toll which is why I got out to begin with. The...
Completely agree. Had a guy hit me a couple of days ago coming into my lane and striking my mirror. Then he would not stop. Minor damage but...
Welcome and coming from a similar background. Retired from police work with 20 years and then as a commercial pilot for 10 before entering the...
Best of luck golfpro. You had a bad run of luck with this company and possibly a sign that this was not meant to be. I would not give up on...
I agree the company is not providing what you need to complete the run with success. I personally would make it clear to your operations manager/...
#### Golfpro, you have had a rough start but think it great you are hanging in there! I am sure everything will get better with what you have...
Hang in there with the backing golfpro. I can identify as a fairly new driver. I can tell you it gets easier with time. I recommend going to a...
Thanks for your posts and glad to hear all is going well. I am also fairly new to the tanker world starting with Trimac about 5 months ago and...
One other thing to consider is that if you park your tractor some distance from the spot where you pick up the tank/trailer etc you will be...
Personally I prefer the automatic in most situations. The only time I hate it is when in reverse. The auto is very "touchy" and hard to get the...
My advice would be to go to a truck stop during slow times, in the late morning hours or early afternoon and practice. Different trailers have...
I was out of school a few months and most companies stated they required a refresher course. Cost of refresher was $1500. Decided to keep looking...
