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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

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InTooDeep said: ↑

A good wrench is worth his weight in gold for sure
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He started on mixers when Cemex was United Metro. That's over 20 years. He knows the plant I worked at. He's from Yuma. So he's a homie.

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Technicians are like truck drivers in high demand and the mediocre ones get by mucking up the works for the real pros.

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Oak Grove 70. They were Landstar's shop of the year.
They have 7 Landstar level inspectors here. That means there's someone here 24/7. Although there is always a line. Most good shops there is a line.

This same dude did my last LANDSTAR inspection. 0 violations.

That time, the trailer I had was AFU. I watched him repair the brakes and hub. I knew then this was the man.
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By any chance is this the Petro? I thought for sure you'd seek out a Love's.

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Cattleman84 said: ↑

So I'm just curious, are y'all...

1) OTR, typicaly on the road sleeping in the truck more than 4 consecutive nights.

2) Regional, typically on the road sleeping in the truck 4 or less consecutive nights.

3)Local, typically home every or every other night.

4)Regional/Local, some combination of #2 and #3.

5)CDL student

6) Retired CDL driver

7) None of the above

I think most of us are OTR or Regional from what I've gathered by reading WIIS posts over the last 4 years. But was just curious. As most of you know I was OTR for nearly 4 years, then earlier this year I transitioned to a mostly Local with a smattering of Regional runs.

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7, when I got my CDL I was with a company that I ran regionally for, but the other part of the job was commercial HVACR work. Refrigeration sucked me in and that's where I've been, CDL gets used for helping friends that end up in some kind of bind and need some help. The job I have is similar to trucking in the sense that you love it or hate it, I get plenty of driving in but this service van ain't got no sleeper!!(could've used one coming out of Craigmont ID. at 0300ish a little while back)

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Cattleman84 said: ↑

So I'm just curious, are y'all...

1) OTR, typicaly on the road sleeping in the truck more than 4 consecutive nights.

2) Regional, typically on the road sleeping in the truck 4 or less consecutive nights.

3)Local, typically home every or every other night.

4)Regional/Local, some combination of #2 and #3.

5)CDL student

6) Retired CDL driver

7) None of the above

I think most of us are OTR or Regional from what I've gathered by reading WIIS posts over the last 4 years. But was just curious. As most of you know I was OTR for nearly 4 years, then earlier this year I transitioned to a mostly Local with a smattering of Regional runs.

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#6 Retired CDL Driver

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By any chance is this the Petro? I thought for sure you'd seek out a Love's.
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Yes the Petro. ( Where the pet's go )

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Waffle Haus is packed.

It's like Waffle Haus on Sunday morning.

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Watching that dude do the inside wheel seal, I could see several steps during the process where it could get afu.

1) Not cleaning all the old gasket / seal materials off.
2) He used a sleeve that looks like a mini post hole digger and puts the new one in place with just a few taps using a small sledge. Goes on square and flush.
3) They have a stand that holds the entire hub assembly, so it goes on square.
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You just observed a "mechanic" a work. Cherish the image, not many around anymore.

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Cattleman84 said: ↑

So I'm just curious, are y'all...

1) OTR, typicaly on the road sleeping in the truck more than 4 consecutive nights.

2) Regional, typically on the road sleeping in the truck 4 or less consecutive nights.

3)Local, typically home every or every other night.

4)Regional/Local, some combination of #2 and #3.

5)CDL student

6) Retired CDL driver

7) None of the above

I think most of us are OTR or Regional from what I've gathered by reading WIIS posts over the last 4 years. But was just curious. As most of you know I was OTR for nearly 4 years, then earlier this year I transitioned to a mostly Local with a smattering of Regional runs.

Quote this post with your answer.
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Dave_in_AZ said: ↑

Waffle Haus is packed.

It's like Waffle Haus on Sunday morning.
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Again

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