I have only been driving for a few short months but I come from a long line of truck drivers. I spent many of my summers traveling OTR with uncles...
I am so religious about it that I ALWAYS crawl under and visually check then do my tug test.
I am fairly new in the industry and I am running mostly nights up and down I75 in MI and OH. I find the glare to be difficult to deal with at...
Most schools don't even bother to tech proper backing techniques and I agree that the best way to learn is to practice and then practice some...
You will find both books really helpful, the truck book will set you up for your written which is mostly common sense questions. The air brake is...
Thanks for sharing your experiences, it's really nice to hear the positive side of the industry for a change. I'm about halfway thru my CDL...
Well I have talked to a couple smaller haulers (Brokers) who are willing to take me on for a little better than what the bigger guys are offering....
Good luck out there Ken, I've been reading your posts as I am in my third week of the eight week flatbed training. I can identify with what you...
Well I met with the recruiter from SGT, wasn't to thrilled to hear they only pay .17 mile for the first four weeks while out with a driver...
Currently I'm still in training, but will be done in a month. I'm taking enhanced flatbed training and have already got about five job offer for...
You can go either way, laptop or even a tablet. I find tablets easier to manage as far as stowing and carrying around. If you go with an ipad get...
I agree, another app you might want to check out ( android only ) is called Big Road. This particular app is totally free and provides real time...
Hi, I am a noob who is currently in CDL training doing the enhanced flatbed training as well here in Canada. I understand that flatbed is one of...
Maybe bring a couple rolls of toilet paper and a can of Lysol, you definitely want to make sure you disinfect the throne before you sit on it lol
