jamwadmag has a very valid point. The regulations clearly state that no driver shall use alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or...
$694 overweight ticket? That seems steep to me. Have the overweight fines gone up THAT much over the past several years? Bottom line is that...
The FMCSRs do not require that you take a lunch break. The FMCSRs do state that in order to log a lunch break as "Off-Duty" then your company...
The FMCSR logging requirements only applies to drivers who are operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (see defination in the regs). Therefore, you...
The only regulation that I can find that deals with recapped tires on steer axles is 393.75(d). This regulation only address the issue as it...
Try Carry Transit in Lakeland. I'm not sure if they are hiring or not but you can contact them. Google Carry Transit and find their webpage...
Welcome to the world of trucking! One of my jobs is to review all driver applications and verify employment. Your case is rather unique but my...
I look at this situation a little differently. Poor trip planning in this situation is not the fault of the driver. It is the fault of the...
Very very true.
I started my driving career with the BIG ORANGE over 15 years ago. They put you through 2 weeks of training. 2 weeks may not seem like a lot of...
Just as it has been said, it all depends on what you are looking for in a job. Personally, I drove vans and doubles before I took the chance on...
According to this thread's very unofficail poll, only 53% of professional truck drivers log legally. This leaves a whopping 47% who willfully...
It just depends on the company that you are applying to. Our company requires an applicant to list all accidents and incidents within the past...
Carry Transit is a good one. They are located in Lakeland. Food grade tanker company. Home most days with some overnight runs.
Sadly, your points are hard to argue. It's even more sad to know that drivers feel pressured into placing themselves and the motoring public in...
You may know the local laws as it pretains to you but l'd bet money that the law allows for local deliveries. Even residentual areas allow local...
Just depends on why you wanted to quit your current job and attend the school. But it shouldn't be a major problem. You shouldn't make this...
