How's Everyone Doing in LTL Right Now?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Mike2633, Aug 23, 2022.

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  1. Nickanator1988

    Nickanator1988 Light Load Member

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    Im excited i feel i should be its a amazing company. I feel happy to be a truck driver again..
     
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    Any experience with a ten speed?
     
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  3. Nickanator1988

    Nickanator1988 Light Load Member

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    Only in trucking school enough to pass my driving test to get my cdl. Other then that no i haven't had the opportunity to drive one since because everyone basically went automatic unfortunately..
     
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    Of course, it doesn’t help much when you have an engine brake that doesn’t work below 8th gear. :rolleyes:

    That can get you killed on those 5 mile 9% grades in PA.
     
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  5. Nickanator1988

    Nickanator1988 Light Load Member

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    #### 9% down grades in PA ive been on many 4-8% but never 9% thats insane.. what hwy is this?
     
    Nickanator1988, Jan 31, 2024
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    US-30 has at least 2 that I know of, one on Allegheny Mountain and one between Breezewood and McConnellsburg. US-40 has a long climb eastbound from Uniontown.
     
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  7. Nickanator1988

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    Wow im not sure ive been on that hwy that direction. Doesn't sound very fun though. It will definitely make you a better driver for sure.
     
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    And THAT is why I stay OUT of the NE lol.
     
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    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Those are just tip o the iceberg in the keystone…Quite a few more….but
    They were all takin for years in old trux w/out jakes
    Just gotta be patient and you’ll get to the bottom in one piece ;)
     
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    The one coming out of P&G in Tobyhannah (I know I spelled it wrong.....but you get the idea) ain't no fun either
     
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