We tried 10 hour shifts but it was exhausting! For 6 years we have had a 230a-230p and a 2:30p-230a shift. This allows each driver to have day...
This is crazy!
We team so at least 10h30m but usually closer to 10h50m. We switch out at certain points based on where we can pull over and switch. Not a place...
I've consistently made six figures for the last 6 years of trucking. If my current employer offered me a contract like this I would give it a...
You say you can't leave because of a family farm... Use that farm as your job. List it like: ABC Farm, City, State 19xx to present -Caregiving...
We use a mailbox service . They can receive packages as well from any carrier. We have a house but we use that address for all things. I agree...
Pay and miles is dependent on company need. You need to focus on what you can make in your area.
Usually at the terminal. But, when we have to reset on the road we park the trailers at the yard and the tractor at the hotel.
Yes.
We had to renew our hazmat with 6 weeks out. But, they didn't have appointments for two months. After waiting on hold for an hour, I was informed...
Our company pays us for chaining up. PNW snow is acting up more than usual, so if I have to chain several mountain passes in one leg of a trip, I...
Gifts. Yes. Various, some reflect conversations we've had in the past, others some chocolate, gift cards, cups of candy, double insulated coffee...
Why doesn't your friend have the stamina to stay awake for an entire shift? He should have slept longer/gone to bed earlier the day before....
Date nights, dinner with friends, movie nights, taking kids on an adventure: YES Lounging around being a lump putting off general home...
It really depends on your company. How you are dispatched plays the biggest role in whether you run recaps or reset. We do 100% drop and hook no...
Please don't do this to yourself. Go to your local LTL company to see if you can work on the dock or go straight into their driver school. You...
This^^ You have to own the truck/business... company drivers can not write off unreimbursed business expenses. Line item removed with higher...
I'm not going to lie.... I park it in the fuel island for refills and potty time. Usually behind another truck then pull it all the way through....
Hahahahaha... doubles parking is such a pain!
Can you stay in LTL and bag out?? That should get you well pass 100k
