Greetings! Perusing jobs on Craigslist and found this ad for a company in Phoenix that specializes in driveaway services. The company is TRS...
You can get a lot of info about TDI and other schools here. http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/trucking-schools/ Search the...
Is this (paying off a dispatcher for "better loads") typical in the industry?
Condolences to her husband and family.....:(
I suggest calling your recruiter and asking,"Do I need the air brakes and pre-trip testing for my CDL permit?" I looked at the "What to bring"...
I visited Sage last summer and was generally impressed with what they had to offer. Of course it was their dog & pony open house. Does May do...
Is your truck (and trailer) paid for? Are you earmarking any money toward maintenance or purchasing a new(er) truck?
I checked out the Sage school in Denver and was generally impressed. I know that the Denver school isn't the Texas school (don't even know if...
That makes a lot of sense. I was picturing a driver using this system coming down a steep grade (Floyd Hill, Mt. Vernon Canyon, either side of...
Good luck and wheels on the pavement!
Learn something new every day.... thanks for the info. Sounds kinda risky having the tranny disconnect automatically but reconnects when you get...
Sounds like a "Shipping Wars," price...
Wannabee wants to know how an engine brake works when the engine isn't linked to the drive wheels when it's out of gear???
IF you can afford it (or get a student loan to cover the cost), go to an independent school rather than company sponsored. Visit some carrier...
From this wannabee's POV, that seems a bit harsh. There may have been some other issues with OP's driving or something. Driving too fast in the...
Guessing so they can run background, employment, credit and other checks. Beats the, "OK we hired you, now tell us who you really are...."
You might look here http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/16652-packing-list-for-students.html for...
First off, make sure your husband's phone is capable of Bluetooth connections (most are these days). check with his wireless carrier's website...
OUCH! Prayers are with the driver-trainee and with the veteran driver.
I assume you're running solo. I can't answer your question directly, since I'm not in the business, but I'm curious about how expediting...
