A few more general questions if you please...

I just upgraded from the TND 700 to the 710 and I have to say that a GPS is a very valuable tool to have. I actually end up using more than one because the GPS on my tablet has google maps with traffic information. Some folks will swear that GPS devices are just absolute crap and that is simply not true, they are only crap when you rely on them to practically drive for them. If the device tells you to turn down a road that has a giant sign saying no trucks maybe you shouldnt do that. If you see a low clearance warning stating 13'1" it is probably right and you should route around it. To be honest we don't even have a paper map in our truck. We have digital maps through the GPS, both our phones, both our laptops,both our tablets, and the netbook. the odds of all these devices failing us is astronomically low. Also when in doubt never be afraid to ask for directions. There is someone out there that can help you get to where you are going.

 

I'm no vet, but I just signed on with Schneider right out of school and they offer 7days out and 7 days in, or 14/7 or 21/7 or 14/2 regional work....Knight does a lot of that too. I chose 21 days out with 7 days in working the western 11 states.

Are they lying to me? I don't think they are but you say they will send me out for 4-6 weeks?

 

Hahahahahahaha I grew up running log trucks along horseshoe ridge there ... all the way down to Moorefield and up and down 33/119 ... kinda handy being able to wipe down your brake lights as you go around some of those turns ... though seen roads in TN, KY and the Carolinas every bit as hairy too.

 

See how that goes for you.... Once you get there. I've met guys from the Bottom feeder companies that have not been home in months... I've met some that get home every 2 or 3 weeks... It's just an average.

Do the Bottom Feeder Recuiters lie? hmm? Do some research on this site.

 

My gut tells me he's telling the truth....if not, I'll do my time and then look for something else....no big deal.

 

Hey jessc, just some info from a very noob here... I started with May Trucking Co, soloed out beginning of January. So far I'm happy, getting lots of miles and driving a 2011 ProStar. Hometime for me is not an issue, so I'm only planning on being home 3 or 4 times this year... Need to get some debt paid off ASAP.

I have my Mountain Bike with me; right now it lives in the passenger seat; wheels in the footwell and the bike upside down bars forward and seat belted in. Eventually I plan on moving it to the top bunk, but I've been running so hard (no 34 reset in over a month) I've not had a chance to organize my truck, really.

I agree that we make this job what we choose, and some are not happy. This is true of most things, it seems. I love the lifestyle, and plan on buying my own truck after a year or two.

So far I'm happy with May; seems like a decent place to start in this industry. Good luck with everything, and enjoy it!