Are you kidding me? I've been driving for about a year and do dry van heavy haul (soda, paper, you name it). You should be able to learn pretty...
Not sure why you can't use the mirror mount antenna. I have on on my Volvo. I attached it to the smaller "cross-bar" that attaches to the mirror...
I'm also not sure if the permit is acceptable outside of your "home" state. Don't quote me on that, just something i've heard that needs to be...
I hate that place. I've been in there twice. It's the tightest #### loading dock I've ever been in. First time in there I noticed trailers next to...
I weight 37k empty with a 4-axle drop dry van.
Driving is a privilege. Professional driving is even more of a privilege and a responsibility. Your comparison to other professions doesn't really...
They always taught us in school that one goal each day is to stay off the news.
Thanks for all the info. Seems like it will be no big deal, I already have both a passport and enhanced license, my company just switched over to...
My company has offered a dedicated run from Washington into Canada. It's a one trip up and back per day run. I'm considering it, but looking for...
That is correct. To get East Pay the load must Originate and Deliver in the East. Anything else is West pay.
Yellow plate on a trailer, could also be OR.
Obviously, he was too tall for that bridge, but if it's 11' something, someone's on crack. There is NO damage to the top of the tractor which is...
Yes, Swift does off Per diem. It's a joke. They take away 10 cents per mile of your pay and pay you 8 cents per mile as a reimbersement (no taxes...
Solution: STA-RAT. Worth its weight in gold.
Don't use them on my hands very often, usually just on gloves, clothes, the seat. Grease is like a poison in the truck, gotta kill it early.
Don't know how much you care about the gloves... but I use Brakekleen on my gloves, hands, and generally around the truck. It dissolves grease,...
I would agree with Rug Trucker. Dedicated is a good way to ensure a "steady" income. The dedicated account I am on doesn't have a lot of miles...
Swift seems to have one of the most liberal home time policies I have seen of the major carriers. One day home for each 6 days out. The downside...
From what I have heard they seem to be more or less going away from the "comfort zones." They used to have, I wanna say something like like...
It would entirely depend on the company you are working for. I know personally, with Swift, we can request hometime anywhere we want it. Nothing...
