I have been serviced by rip off lumperts to reasonable. I spend $750 to unload hot dog buns at 4 different receivers that were within 5 miles...
To my understanding anything under 7 minutes does not have to be logged(unless fueling , inspecting, etc), In your situation I would log 15min...
I have bought a small slow cooker for the truck and prepare something different everyday. Rice/chicken/vegetables etc. When Im home, I prepare...
Well said, I got my license when I was 20, when I turned 21 I got a job with a smaller company just to get experience. Pay was crap, equipement...
Good point but keep in mind the the bottom feeders dont pay good AND make you run legal. I highly recommend finding small company that pays well...
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22 Years old single , making 1k+ each week and home every weekend. I think im doing very well for the time being.
You will have hell of a trouble finding a job at 22 years old. Most companies want at least 23, while the rest 25(due to insurance reasons). Im...
Drove an 07 670 with 530hp ISX Cummins. Turning radius was great, all controls are nearby, tons of space, comfortable and very quiet. 530hp ISX...
I was always told not to exceed 12.5k on the steer axle. Tandem Axle Weight limit is 34k Spread Axle Weight limit is 40k I *think* the limit for...
Probably another 4-5 years, I dont plan my life. If I finish college and get a decent job, it might be sooner. Im pretty happy with my driving job...
Trucking is not as easy as it sounds. You are a lot away from home and actually doing hard work. I always wanted to do this job and when I did not...
I agree, I will turn 22 soon but finding someone to hire you when under 23 is super hard(unless you go for the mega carrier). Companies are...
Trucking is nothing like Road Trips, you are resposible for your safety, other peoples safety, cargo, equipement and bunch of paperwork. On top of...
Used to drive a 07 Volvo 670 - Cummins ISX 530, that thing would pass every single truck on all inclines and still average between 7-8.5mpg. Drove...
Depends what company you work for. Many Chicago based trucking companies will send you to Arizona, California for produce which will be brought...
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Grind then till you find em :) Im still a noob but the last time I double clutched was when I took my CDL test. Didnt need to double clutch since...
I was somewhat my own trainer as well. I had a trainer that was asleep 15min after we got onto the highway. I was told to stay on I80 and drive...
Petro in Joplin MO- L&M 100's for 28(including all taxes)