Super noob from FL

Hey guys. My name is Brandon. I just turned 24 and Im going to try not to kill myself out on the road. lol. I decided not to go through school since I already have a truck to teach myself with. So I have been teaching myself and have learned a great deal in the past month or so. I didnt know anyone that had a truck or could teach me when we first got it. I got my permit in the first week of this adventure and have been practicing driving bobtail and with a 53' trailer. I noticed a lot of people having trouble backing up with trailers but it doesnt seem to hard to me. First time ever in the driver seat, a couple weeks ago, within 5 minutes I pulled out of one spot and right into another. Never drove anything bigger than my hondas until then. lol.

As you can tell I am quite proud of myself so far but I know I still have much to learn which Im sure will all come in time and practice. Anywho, heres some pics of my rig and trailers. Shes a 96 Freightliner FLD120. Its only got 530k on it!

When we first got her.


After a much needed wash






LMK what you guys think. And any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

 

Thanks guys. Yea she runs pretty good. I was told it was going to need a clutch soon but other than that its great so far. Little hiccups here and there. But I greased up all the joints, driveshaft and clutch bearing. Seems to be in good shape for the year.

 

Im in Haines city. Its in between tampa and orlando.

Thanks. Shes not a bad truck at all. And being owner operator teaches you to take care of it. I see a lot of company trucks getting beat to hell and abused cause the driver knows he dont have to fix it or worry about fuel.