Seeking Advice on trucking career

besides it was only pickup-trailer combo i was in when i did it. when i was in a semi truck, i couldn't back up straight for too long the lot was too small for that..surprisingly it was much easier to do it with the semi than the pickup[/quote]

The longer the trailer the easier it is to keep straight and put it where you want it. Pick up and trailer has a small space between the pivot point and the trailer axle, therefore making it turn faster. With the longer space between, like in a semi, makes the trailer turn slower and easier to track.

 

besides it was only pickup-trailer combo i was in when i did it. when i was in a semi truck, i couldn't back up straight for too long the lot was too small for that..surprisingly it was much easier to do it with the semi than the pickup[/quote]

Pick up and trailer has a small space between the pivot point and the trailer axle, therefore making it turn faster. With the longer space between, like in a semi, makes the trailer turn slower and easier to track.

 

Tk101, I too have pondered getting back in a truck. However, with the recent state of America(the recession), It does not seem feasible to go back into this field at this time. Trucking companies are laying off very Experienced drivers inundating the market with drivers.


The companies that ARE hiring, only want to pay somewhere around .22 cpm. Please, do what you need to do but, first, read this forum closer before you decide. A lot of drivers are sitting 3,4,and in some cases 7 or more days waiting for a load. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. As for me, I am going to see where the industry goes before I take the leap of faith again.

 

Tk101, I too have pondered getting back in a truck. However, with the recent state of America(the recession), It does not seem feasible to go back into this field at this time. Trucking companies are laying off very Experienced drivers inundating the market with drivers.


Most companies that ARE hiring, only want to pay somewhere around .22 cpm. Please, do what you need to do but, first, read this forum closer before you decide. A lot of drivers are sitting 3,4,and in some cases 7 or more days waiting for a load. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. As for me, I am going to see where the industry goes before I take the leap of faith again.

 

Tk101, I too have pondered getting back in a truck. However, with the recent state of America(the recession), It does not seem feasible to go back into this field at this time. Trucking companies are laying off very Experienced drivers inundating the market with drivers.


Some companies that ARE hiring, only want to pay somewhere around .22 cpm. Please, do what you need to do but, first, read this forum closer before you decide. A lot of drivers are sitting 3,4,and in some cases 7 or more days waiting for a load. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. As for me, I am going to see where the industry goes before I take the leap of faith again.

 

Crappy puter. Sorry for the multiple posts. pleas delete two of em' my browser is not refreshing correctly and it looks likke the message is not posting. again, I apologize.