Sitting for 4 days waiting for a load?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by singleton2787, Aug 5, 2025.
	
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	I'm assuming you're retired now, so which one did you like doing the most, The Box ( anyone of them Dry Van or Reefer ) or Tank ( Tankers )? I like Tankers now, didn't like Flatbed much ( I'm skinny as hell LOL! ) Don't know about The box ones...
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	Reefers & tankers both. Pulled reefers 48 states and pulled hazmat tankers 48 states & Canada.nextgentrucker Thanks this.
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	I don't think that makes much difference. Just letting off the throttle can give you a surge if it's a thin liquidtscottme, nextgentrucker, 77fib77 and 1 other person Thank this.
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	Using the throttle can also help you to mitigate the surge, especially when accelerating.
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If you want to do building materials local out of the DFW area. 60 to 70 hr weeks. Flatbed Daycab with moffett, they will train you. PM me with contact info and I will get it over to a friend that can get you in the door depending on their minimum experience requirements (I think they are 9 months in the past 3 years so you're just about there). You will probably make about 2k a week as long as its busy. Its a mega company with ai cameras and such, but not a bad gig unless your daily commute to work is unacceptable.
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Alot of good info here for the OP.
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	You know, it is IRRELEVENT whose fault it is. If you're sitting for 4 or 5 days, your company needs to step up to the plate. Even Stevens Transport pays you for sitting. Think about it. You are spending money on food and whatnot and not earning.lual and Gearjammin' Penguin Thank this.
 
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