I'm in CDL school now. I take my Hazmat test in a couple weeks. Yesterday, the May Trucking recruiter was VERY adamant about not getting your...
In Japan, when drivers come to a red light, it's common for them to turn off their headlights to reduce glare for the drivers across from them....
My school gave us the driver manuals on the first day. On the third day we were to go to the DMV and take the tests. Crazy, right? One month...
JUST saw your post after I replied. LOL.
Just the other day in class I remembered I had one of those laser temperature monitors. I can use that to help get used to "feeling" the temp by...
Must get pretty toasty in the sleeper when it's 60-69 and sun is beating down. Guess parking away from other trucks, cracking windows open, and...
Wow. That's a beaut. I truly hope I can LIVE on the road. I'll make it happen. All the best.
@phox1515 @Wasted Thyme @Farmerbob1 @truckguy391 Thanks. Especially phox1515 for the photos and great explanation. Much easier to understand....
Has Knight's idle policy changed for 2021?
This might help with ideas Car Won’t Start But Lights Come On? Cars, vans, buses, tractors, race cars and motorcycles all have electrical issues....
Thanks. I always appreciate words of encouragement. A good mindset is key to any role. Have you ever seen how excited dogs are when they're doing...
For the OP and those interested... What is a DOT-Recordable Accident? - FindLaw...
I like it when drivers share their stories. Thanks. Sounds like dispatch called FedEx to let them know the load was involved in an accident and...
Good point about COVID. Mask up. Thanks. -20 LOL. If it's loaded with vaccines, I'm checking it. ;)
Thanks for sharing. Yeah. I'll start with a mega, dry van/reefer OTR/Regional probably. I bet it was pretty nice knowing it's the shippers...
Found out that tires are considered to be hot at above 195 degrees F and that they can explode at upwards of 200psi. Never let air out of a tire...
Yeah. I'd have to agree. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a driver who would take the time and effort to remove a tire.
Take control. Your load. Your truck. Your way. Thanks for sharing your experience. I like to hear stories from the road like this.
Thanks. Good knowledge you're passing along there. Much appreciated.
From what I have learned from everyone here on this great forum, if I can see the load before it's sealed, I can: Take a picture Check the load...
