On hometime for the next few days. Been all over the country pulling a bunch of different loads from "dry" to heated to frozen. I think I am...
Doing fine, the reefer part was easier than I thought other than that it is just another truck with an extra fuel tank.
Pretty dumb assed comment. I had a good job when I joined the Navy, it was a family tradition to serve the country that went back to before the...
Very True, that is one of the nicest parts of getting senior adn qualified in Submarines you get your own rack. And actually 3 people share 2...
The last DOT physical is the one that counts. For example you go to Dr. X and have a DOT physical and get a 2 yr card then start with Trucking...
When on the road driving from point a to point b I usually wear sweat pants/shorts and t-shirt or sweat shirt (depending on weather) and hiking...
Thanks everyone for the great input, Ubu is probably correct about not having a choice but if I do get a choice I wanted to get ideas. I have...
Yes there are, I an hoping to get enough input to make a good choice.
If given the choice which would you choose and why, the company I am going to work for has Cascadias, T-680's and Pete 579's. Which would you...
I took a Schipperke on the road for about a year before I went local. They are bred to be boat dogs in Holland so they adapt well to small moving...
I have driven a Volvo I shift for the last few months and it rarely starts in 1st gear. Depending on load adn terrain it starts in up to 4th gear...
I have been employed since 1971 and have never quit a job without giving 2 weeks notice, I am still welcome to come back everywhere I have worked....
I think it will happen but it will be a gradual process and start with the big fleets, it gives them much more control over the truck and also...
Actually the next generation of AMT's will integrate with a GPS to provide predictive information so they know in advance when approaching a grade...
My experience with Knight (last year) was that the trainer is awake when the trainee is driving, no team driving during training.
Thanks to everyone for the great tips and hints, it seems like I have a lot to learn about refers, well I always say that I want to learn...
Just out of curiosity why do you need to do this?
Good point, I will make sure I do that.
Good advice, thanks.
Best: Town Pump/Pilot Flying J east of Missoula, MT. Immaculate and large lots of hot (and I mean HOT) water, plenty of parking and a great...
