Thank you very much Chinatown. Do you being let go for safety reasons is going to be a problem for me? Thanks
Hi all, I just wanted to get some advice on what my options are as a new driver that was let go during my training period due to a few close...
On steep downgrades with say a posted speed of 55mph, how low of a speed is allowable to drive without being considered a hazard for other...
Thanks for the words of encouragement all. I wasn’t sure what about driving a truck makes me white knuckle the steering wheel going down steep...
As a rookie driver currently going through OTR training, I’m getting some experience driving through some steep mountain terrain and long lonely...
Thanks for all the suggestions all. Good news, I passed my CDL test the other day. Getting ready to hit the road with my mentor but now that I...
Yes, I’m in CDL school. It’s a fairly large class I guess so my one on one time with the instructors is limited. I’ve gotten some good advice...
Hey all, Got a few questions from a newbie driver. I feel confident about passing the pre-trip and skills test portion of the CDL, but the...
Thanks for the advice. I’ll check out some phones then. Probably a dumb question but the headsets with mic that I see truckers wearing all the...
I’m getting ready to start OTR with a mega. Still in CDL school atm. I was wondering if Mega companies usually provide cell phones for their new...
Y You did 13 miles at 2:45am??? That is very impressive.
Keep it up Big Road, that’s some good mileage you’re putting in. I’m about ready to start CDL training and then hopefully do OTR afterwards....
Thank you. I have a laptop but want sure if it was needed for taking notes in class. I can use my phone of course as well.
Hi everyone, I plan on attending a mega company sponsored CDL training followed by an on the road mentor training program that lasts a few weeks....
Thank you for the feedback. I think the toughest part of the job for me will be either trying to maximize my time off the clock once I’m done for...
So, what happens if you need to be inside a truck all day waiting for the next load and it’s 90 degrees outside? I see trucks with mini splits...
I’m looking into OTR trucking and some of the trucks don’t have APU. Some have something like optimized idle. How do you keep the AC or heater...
I think body cleaning wipes typically used for elder care work better. Scrubbz work even better depending on how much sweat you need to take off.
thank you very for the feedback, that was very helpful. It also sounds very doable until you factor in that I’ll be driving a semi truck and...
Thanks. The training program is followed by 1 on 1 driver mentor training on the road which I agree will help figure things out. I’m just trying...
