Newbie FAQ

Which fleet has better trucks? Flatbed or Reefer?

 

Prime inc hands down has the best truck
as far as new ones
clean
apu

they just slower than most
top 63 speed
most company's are 65

 

I was wondering if somebody could go over double clutching ... I know how to drive a manual car, but this sounds different. Also, what is the difference between the manual auto ... and plain manual? I notice that alot of truckers have a low opinion of full auto, too. Thanks.

 

where is the nearest truck stop to you?

 

Honestly, it could be explained, and has been, but your best bet is to go to YouTube and do a search...there are a plethora of detailed videos that will explain it step by step while also showing it.

 

Are you serious!! Western distribution Transport has the best trucks!, they are all owner op. set up trucks, Pete 389's and KW w9's with 550 cummins, 18 sp, All the bell and whistles, top speed is 72

 

But! BIG but!

and this is just what I've been told..

VERY VERY nice equipment, VERY VERY low cpm paid to driver.

Soooo, very nice equipment, very low pay..I.e. HEY! Look at me! Dig my fancy truck & trailer! I drive for 23 cents a mile but I look good doing it!

 

Do companies require when you go on home time, that you go to your home of record? Say I wanted home time to see my parents in AZ, but hor is NV, does that matter?

 

You can take hometome anywhere
wgat company I looking at

 

Looking at a few with terminals in Vegas or Phoenix. Haven't decided on any yet.