Newbie FAQ

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tjgosurf, Jul 12, 2007.

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  1. SmokinBoles

    SmokinBoles Medium Load Member

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    Which fleet has better trucks? Flatbed or Reefer?
     
    SmokinBoles, Jul 21, 2013
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  2. Infamousss11

    Infamousss11 Light Load Member

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    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
     
    Infamousss11, Sep 26, 2013
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    crwn88rb Bobtail Member

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    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.
     
    crwn88rb, Sep 26, 2013
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  4. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    where is the nearest truck stop to you?
     
    crzyjarmans, Oct 3, 2013
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    capper17 Light Load Member

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    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.
     
    capper17, Oct 3, 2013
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    DoneYourWay Thanks this.
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    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    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
     
    crzyjarmans, Oct 3, 2013
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    Jaguar115 Heavy Load Member

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    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!
     
    Jaguar115, Oct 3, 2013
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    .RYAN Light Load Member

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    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?
     
    .RYAN, Oct 7, 2013
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  9. Infamousss11

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    You can take hometome anywhere
    wgat company I looking at
     
    Infamousss11, Oct 7, 2013
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    Looking at a few with terminals in Vegas or Phoenix. Haven't decided on any yet.
     
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