ChromeDome, Thanks again. So, the dispatcher sends you a load and asks you to accept and confirm that you can deliver on time? You say yes or no...
Great stuff ChromeDome, Lots of content without the politics or anger toward companies. I am going to look back thru your old posts. Sadly, my...
jake3015, I think central is better than some but like a lot of things in life it is what you make it. I think there are people that could be...
Thanks ChromeDome, You said you should know where and when you are going to end up everyday before you start. I will make that a goal from the...
Community colleges are generally cheaper so that is good. I think you will still have to go out with a trainer before you get your own truck. Call...
JCT, Yea, going to SLC next week. They said to put everything in a duffle bag so I ordered a large one on the web and it is really big. I was...
This is what their invitation to school says, Pre work screening, you will be tested to meet our job description. Testing...
I think this is going to become an important thread. Eco nuts are putting pressure on everyone including trucking companies to reduce emmisions...
I am pretty sure you pay state taxes to what ever state you live in. This makes sense because that is where you use state services most such as...
For all the people who are going to outside schools, figure out who is going to hire you and how much additional training and cost this will...
Pretty much anything you require to do your job plus some other stuff. Note: Not all of these apply in every case but they might jog your memory...
If it is 52 outside you need a window fan. Won't help when it is 80 but at 52 it should make a lot of difference.
Going to school at Central soon and I was wondering what their policies are on installing inverters and idling.
Thanks. Going to school next week and I love reading about your experiences.
As far as company drivers go, what sorts of expenses can be deducted from your taxes and what do you have to do to document these.
Yes, I am wondering how much a trucker can safely fudge the speed limit. In cars it seems up to 10 mph is safe.
Most people fudge the speed limit some. I am wondering what truckers think about this. Can a truck safely go 5 mph above a speed limit?
I leave for the Central school in a week. They were my first choice after a lot of reading and luckily they are hiring trainees here in AZ....
Anybody have an idea how long a regular traffic ticket remains on your DMV record? I am not talking about a dui or reckless driving. Just...
