7 Photos. 9 years, 8 months ago. In Texas you've got to do a blind side parallel park to pass the test. It is usually the main maneuver that gets people in trouble on the test. While I never really liked the so called "formulas" for parking maneuvers, for some people it makes it much easier to get it in the box.The Truckers Report forum has more than 300,000 members and 8 million messages. The forum is divided into different categories such as Owner-Operators, Tricks of the Trade, and …The profit margins with the hotshot market are even slimmer than with actual trucking companies. One of the major reasons is because anyone with a dualy can be a hotshot. Most don't even require a CDL. Pickups wear out at 250, 000 miles if you're lucky. Class 7 and 8 tractors will do 1.5 million easily for much less.Washington No limits specified. West Virginia 37' From tractor rear axle to trailer first axle cannot exceed 37" (max 41" form kingpin to center of trailer axles is OK) Wisconsin 43' maximum distance between kingpin and the center of rear axle on the trailer. Wyoming No limits specified. FairyTales.In my personal opinion, I'd go with a company that does dry van. But if prime is your only option it's not a terrible one. One thing to consider is from what Ive heard is they are only …Dec 11, 2020 · 67 Photos. 3 years, 2 months ago. The X15 is not really new. It is a new version of the ISX 15. Kinda like the difference in a 396 and 402 chevy motor, for those old enough to remember them. They made some really minor changes mainly to the head and gave it 600 hp. With those changes came the new name. Dec 11, 2020 · 67 Photos. 3 years, 2 months ago. The X15 is not really new. It is a new version of the ISX 15. Kinda like the difference in a 396 and 402 chevy motor, for those old enough to remember them. They made some really minor changes mainly to the head and gave it 600 hp. With those changes came the new name. Why Join Trucking Truth? We have an awesome set of tools that will help you understand the trucking industry and prepare for a great start to your trucking career. Not only that, but everything we offer here at TruckingTruth is 100% free - no strings attached! About Trucking Truth; Login/Register; CRST After 3 Months Topic 698 | Page 2. Trucker's Forum ; Diaries Category ; CRST after 3 months; Page 2 of 3; ... The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted; Register Learn More. Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth.In my personal opinion, I'd go with a company that does dry van. But if prime is your only option it's not a terrible one. One thing to consider is from what Ive heard is they are only …Just started Saturday. I have been turned down by Melton and Maverick and have not heard back from several others on pre hires. TMC, Keim TS, and Paul. The problem is I have 2 speeding tickets. One in February of 2013 for 21 over and one in August 2013 for 15 over. No accidents, no criminal, only 2 employers in last 15 years.A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking. CPM: Cents Per Mile. Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm. Reefer: A refrigerated trailer.30 Photos. 6 years, 9 months ago. I absolutely love Trucker Path. A good tool is to use the parking availability HISTORY option. It gives you a better overall view of when the truck stop starts to fill up, if ever. It also allows you to filter out the jerks who just see the front row full and mark that the lot is full.Trucker forums provide a platform for truckers to connect, share experiences, and find support within the trucking community. Top trucker forums include Truckstop …True, this is a "free country" and maybe the idea of restrictions is frowned upon. Also, I understand your desire to be legally able to drive any semi-truck tractor on the road. However, in the last several years most of the major trucking companies have been switching over to auto-shift shift tranmissions.63 Photos. A terminal is merely a place of business for a trucking company. It's where their offices are, maintenance mechanics/repair shops are typically located. The only time a terminal location will matter is if you drive for a company which does not allow you to take the equipment home when you take home time.Trucking Truth is a well-organized trucking forum with different categories for drivers and owners to participate in the discussion or collect information. They …8 years, 6 months ago. 6 years, 11 months ago. When I was pulling Prime trailers with the company I trained at I went coast to coast twice in that month, also hit 42/48 states in that time. I'm sure it also helped my trainer lived in CA. But yes, I'd say it's definitely possible.728 Photos. 9 years, 11 months ago. Will, about five or six months ago we had a driver on here go to TMC and he wrote a nice little detailed journal about his experience at orientation. You might find Steve's TMC Journal interesting and informative. We have inverters. You can put a refrigerator in. There is a spot for a small microwave and a TV mount. We have SiriusXM satellite radio provided by the company. They have a pet policy and rider policy. Our trucks are governed at 65, which is faster then some. Trucks are manual transmission. All KW T-680's. Walmart pays $44.10 "layover" pay for every night we spend away from home. Yes I work a 5-day week, going home on the 5th day. For more info on the schedule options, you can flip through the pages of my Diary. Somewhere in there is a detailed explanation of the schedules, among other things.Jul 29, 2020 · Anyone know how much they pay during the training and first year? Letting you know right now I knew at least four solo drivers making $700-800 gross a week or less driving for TMC. Neither hardly ever grossed $1000 gross a week. One of my friends shared checks making constant $800 gross checks and he was working hard. In Virginia, after your third failed attempt, you must attend and pass a refresher course before you can retest. Bill is correct in that your local DMV office or CDL testing site is the best place to go for accurate information. Good luck. Thanks - if there's anyone in texas that knows for sure I would appreciate it.Trucker's forum conversations by tag name. View all of the topics in our trucker's forum by tag name from this page. Register / Login; Trucker's Forum; ... Why Join Trucking Truth? We have an awesome set of tools that will help you understand the trucking industry and prepare for a great start to your trucking career.31 Photos. 3 years, 1 month ago. Recap of day 1. Met the Schneider minibus at the hotel at 0600 for a 0630 start to the day. Lots of paperwork and online learning modules. Then came a urine and hair follicle drug screen followed by a DOT physical. The came more paperwork and reading a couple of chapters in Schneider's big handbook …30 Photos. 6 years, 9 months ago. I absolutely love Trucker Path. A good tool is to use the parking availability HISTORY option. It gives you a better overall view of when the truck stop starts to fill up, if ever. It also allows you to filter out the jerks who just see the front row full and mark that the lot is full.500 Photos. 5 months ago. I don't know about Western Express as a company, but I can tell you that from my experience the Western Express drivers have earned their bad reputation. Saturday I saw a Western Express driver hit the front of another truck while turning left into a truck stop.. The Western Express driver was not even close.When it comes to purchasing appliances for your home, reliability is a key factor to consider. After all, you want to invest in products that will stand the test of time and provid...CDL Practice Tests. Our CDL practice tests are designed to help test your knowledge of the CDL Manual and sharpen your skills for taking the CDL permit and endorsement exams. They are not designed to teach you the knowledge necessary to pass the exams. Please do not try to memorize CDL practice tests in order to get your CDL. There's a better way. That drum will turn slow while you are driving. If you turn it too fast then the concrete can stay higher on the drum and that is when you get the rocking motion. It looks high but your center of gravity is really very low compared to other trucks. Christopher J. Fountain Hills, AZ. Experienced Driver. Jul 26, 2015 · It can easily be seen in almost every driver at a truck stop. The lack of facial expression coupled with the slow gait is almost zombie-like! In the team scenario, you drive 5 hours, stop for the 30-minute DOT break, fuel, etc. and then drive another 5 hours (example of time only). CDL Practice Tests. Our CDL practice tests are designed to help test your knowledge of the CDL Manual and sharpen your skills for taking the CDL permit and endorsement exams. They are not designed to teach you the knowledge necessary to pass the exams. Please do not try to memorize CDL practice tests in order to get your CDL. There's a better way.Company Driver In Training. Posts: 13. Joined Us: 10 years, 5 months ago. 10 years, 4 months ago. Finally finished school so with my fresh CDL in hand I'm boarding a Greyhound bus headed for Memphis, TN Saturday night to start my orientation and training at Ozark Motor Lines. I'm excited like a kid on christmas eve!!!!!!And if all those were not enough have you ever thought about becoming a CDL Instructor. Technical schools need good professional drivers to help train. It pays well too. I was offered a job at the local school to do just the night class … 488 Photos. 1 year, 5 months ago. I’m going to start going to Phoenix Truck Driving School in Albuquerque soon and wondering what swift approved clinics are in Albuquerque? Stop back and let us know how it goes, George; and welcome to Trucking Truth! Wish you the best, in your journey w/ Swift; Some great reading prep: 488 Photos. 1 year, 5 months ago. I’m going to start going to Phoenix Truck Driving School in Albuquerque soon and wondering what swift approved clinics are in Albuquerque? Stop back and let us know how it goes, George; and welcome to Trucking Truth! Wish you the best, in your journey w/ Swift; Some great reading prep:Topic 4455 | Page 1. My husband and I have decided to get our CDLs. We do not want to be split up at all during training, certainly not for weeks at a time while on the road with a trainer. We want to research as many as possible before making our decision and so far CR England, CRST and Swift have made our cut because they have seem to be ...Everything my recruiter promised was my experience. However, $62,000/year ($1200 x 52 weeks) was not promised. Schneider pays different for different positions and maybe yours will pay that. I was a solo OTR driver getting home twice a month. My first year pay was $40,000 including bonuses.Little secret, you're taking the entire CDL driving exam which you must pass but it doesn't count for your license, only to get the SPE certificate. 5. Once you pass, you will be mailed your actual certificate. At that time, you'll take the …31 Photos. 6 years, 10 months ago. Hello TruckingTruth, I used to hold a CDL in Texas but was forced to downgrade to a Class C license, because I couldn't afford to get another DOT physical. At that time I was out of work. It was 10 days before the deadline to renew my physical and I couldn't afford it so I had to voluntarily downgrade my ...Running around with FL tags immediately makes me "suspect" for drug running and gun possession. Many of the larger carriers are based out of the Midwest - which means their tags are out of the midwest. The GUN FRIENDLY midwest. IL used to be really scary to travel through with a firearm also - butt pucker time.I started the Swift Driving Academy in Lewiston, ID on 1-06-14. On this thread I will do my best to inform everyone what I am going through and how they teach us to drive these big trucks. A little background on me, I'm 38 and spent the last 20 years doing residential construction. After the last few years of little work, a friend of mine threw ...Welcome to the Trucker Forum - Trucking & Driving Forums - Class A Drivers. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. ... True stories from the road. Amusing factual stories -... by yuooos. 04-16-2019 01:33 PM. 87: 1,821: And the Survey Says...Women in Trucking. We honor the lady-truckers who manage to hit the road everyday. To all super-lady-truckers out there, this place is for you. Threads: 11. Posts: 67. Xem phim Anime Vinland Saga... by. nguyenhhtux123. 03-21-2023. 9 years, 4 months ago. That's not a far fetched idea by any means possible. You could totally do this but you won't be able to get a trucking job immediately. You must maintain a Class C (regular car license) in the Us for a minimum of a year before you're eligible to get a CDL. 147 Photos. Not sure which school you went too, or is going too. But I was required to take a DOT physical and drug test in day one when I got my CDL back in 2018. It says they do in the paper work but when I took my dot physical before starting school I did not get drug tested. KNOW whats on them. Now when trying to get another job you will have to list CRST as an employer. Trucking companies WILL call them and ask for the reason for termination and yes termination will be on your DAC. They will be told you were fired and why. Both reasons will cause companies not to hire you. Searching for property owners can be a daunting task, especially when you are unsure where to start. Fortunately, there are free search resources available that can help you uncove...3 years, 5 months ago. I was watching some trucking YouTube videos and this one guy said that reefer drivers will park in a truck stop backwards, in otherwords, nosed in instead of nose out. He said it was a courtesy to other drivers because the reefer will keep the folks parked next to them awake. I've never noticed this.That's after 2500 miles or a week or so. Most of the time I was just either sitting around or wasting time moving empties when local guys should be doing that in L.A, it's been headaches with the shippers, not wanting to release loads or my truck not working. my DBL is an a**hat. 400$ a week isn't working for me.Oct 3, 2015 · Most of the local truck driving jobs you will find require at least one year of experience, and many of them two or three years. It doesn't hurt to apply to them anyways, because you just might get lucky and find someone who needs a driver bad enough to bend the rules a little and take you on. 132 Photos. 10 years, 9 months ago. Yap, Roadkill is right - we get a ton of people that come through here and go with Prime. They're an excellent company. They have nice equipment, plenty of miles available, and a variety of different divisions to choose from once you get a little experience. Page 1 of 1. Leroy S. Posts: 2. Joined Us: 5 years ago. 5 years ago. Any dot foods regional drivers from Liverpool NY? I just had my interview with them yesterday and was told I will get a call tomorrow, Wednesday. I got some hints they were going to continue me on the hiring process. Oct 11, 2021 · One thing we can gather from your post though is a positive for Robert T. We now know that TMC is a urine only test. The truth is that most trucking companies hiring new drivers are doing hair follicle tests. I have had several hair tests. And I can tell Robert T to stay away from Knight or it's affiliates. 7 years, 11 months ago. When sliding your tandems all the way to the rear, you eliminate almost all tail swing, which is why it is a preferred method used by some drivers when backing into tight spots. When docking to be loaded or unloaded, it is also much safer for the forklift driver to be running in and out of a trailer with the tandems slid ...Cr England contract. Page 1 of 1. Jessica P. Posts: 2. Joined Us: 7 years, 1 month ago. 7 years, 1 month ago. Hey, I'm a new truckers wife and my husband started working for cr England trucking company and he's been with the company almost two months now and he is ready to give it up but we don't have $6,000 to pay them for not …7 years, 11 months ago. When sliding your tandems all the way to the rear, you eliminate almost all tail swing, which is why it is a preferred method used by some drivers when backing into tight spots. When docking to be loaded or unloaded, it is also much safer for the forklift driver to be running in and out of a trailer with the tandems slid ...Trucking Forums | CDL Truck Driver Message Boards. New Trucking Forum Threads. Politics » Lawmakers introduced a bill guaranteeing truck drivers …At 60mph, that would take 15.5 hours of driving. That is what my truck should do under normal circumstances. And no, 18 wheelers don’t usually go 85 mph. The fastest ones can go 75 but most trucks are speed limited well below 85. And yes, the higher the speed, the lower the mpg.I believe that the merger you are referring to was Millis being bought by Heartland Express in 2019 or 20. Heartland has been on a bit of a buying spree and has purchased several other trucking companies since. They seem to be leaving the new companies to operate somewhat independently so I would not let that bother you.In most parts of the country it's really difficult to start out in a local driving position. Most local companies won't hire inexperienced drivers. That's a reality for 90% of us. You are an exception to that general practice and it's probably confusing to you. As a general rule OTR experience is very important.Once I finish my refresher course, I begin the 240 hours of training with an experienced driver. At that point, the training will be consistent with other "new" drivers. Upon completing the 240 hours of training, I will attend a …Once I finish my refresher course, I begin the 240 hours of training with an experienced driver. At that point, the training will be consistent with other "new" drivers. Upon completing the 240 hours of training, I will attend a … Stevens driver here. My understanding is that to get on the road with Stevens, you either have to go through their 160+ hour CDL program, or attend a CDL school that Stevens recognizes, which provides you with a 160+ hour CDL school certificate. The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Got my Class A CDL on my own, but have no CDL driving experience. I started the Swift Driving Academy in Lewiston, ID on 1-06-14. On this thread I will do my best to inform everyone what I am going through and how they teach us to drive these big trucks. A little background on me, I'm 38 and spent the last 20 years doing residential construction. After the last few years of little work, a friend of mine threw ...As cat owners, we want to ensure that our furry friends are healthy and well-nourished. One common question that many cat owners have is, “How much should I feed my cat?” The answe...132 Photos. 10 years, 9 months ago. Yap, Roadkill is right - we get a ton of people that come through here and go with Prime. They're an excellent company. They have nice equipment, plenty of miles available, and a variety of different divisions to choose from once you get a little experience.That's after 2500 miles or a week or so. Most of the time I was just either sitting around or wasting time moving empties when local guys should be doing that in L.A, it's been headaches with the shippers, not wanting to release loads or my truck not working. my DBL is an a**hat. 400$ a week isn't working for me.Trucker forums provide a platform for truckers to connect, share experiences, and find support within the trucking community. Top trucker forums include Truckstop …9 years, 5 months ago. I don't start school until 8/18 but I applied with Dot Foods in Mt Sterling IL a few days ago and got called for an interview this morning. The interview lasted just over four hours and was very thorough but I think it went well. Now just waiting for the background check to come back and should hear something with in a week.Jan 25, 2024 · At 60mph, that would take 15.5 hours of driving. That is what my truck should do under normal circumstances. And no, 18 wheelers don’t usually go 85 mph. The fastest ones can go 75 but most trucks are speed limited well below 85. And yes, the higher the speed, the lower the mpg. 9 years, 4 months ago. That's not a far fetched idea by any means possible. You could totally do this but you won't be able to get a trucking job immediately. You must maintain a Class C (regular car license) in the Us for a minimum of a year before you're eligible to get a CDL. And if all those were not enough have you ever thought about becoming a CDL Instructor. Technical schools need good professional drivers to help train. It pays well too. I was offered a job at the local school to do just the night class …114 Photos. 4 years, 5 months ago. 1 - A European Trucking License is not valid to operate a Commercial Vehicle here in the states, there is no reciprocity. 2 - For the most part, you must have a US regular drivers license for a year, to obtain a CDL (most companies require this also). 3 - If you are not a US Citizen, you must have a green card ... Day 3 orientation: We started the day with videos of Dutch Maid Logistics drivers who had been in wrecks or near-misses due to distracted driving. Some of the videos were quite humbling. I won't go into details because I don't want to glorify that part of what happens in transportation. Went to lunch at Golden Corral. That drum will turn slow while you are driving. If you turn it too fast then the concrete can stay higher on the drum and that is when you get the rocking motion. It looks high but your center of gravity is really very low compared to other trucks. Christopher J. Fountain Hills, AZ. Experienced Driver. Penthouse Letters Magazine can be read for free on websites such as Magzus and Magstack. Each of these sites provide access to the full magazine; however, they only stock a small n...I'm attending truck driving school to get my class-A cdl , I've been driving Dump Trucks since 2014 and I'm an excellent driver with good work ethics but I have felonies over 10yrs old what companies would give me an opportunity.Any company that hire me would be pleased that they did. I guarantee that!7 Photos. 9 years, 8 months ago. In Texas you've got to do a blind side parallel park to pass the test. It is usually the main maneuver that gets people in trouble on the test. While I never really liked the so called "formulas" for parking maneuvers, for some people it makes it much easier to get it in the box.Jan 5, 2024 · The High Road Article Series. The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted. Women of trucking category, page 1. Friendly advice from women truck drivers to help women get their trucking career off to a great start!
In my personal opinion, I'd go with a company that does dry van. But if prime is your only option it's not a terrible one. One thing to consider is from what Ive heard is they are only …. X harmstar
31 Photos. 3 years, 1 month ago. Recap of day 1. Met the Schneider minibus at the hotel at 0600 for a 0630 start to the day. Lots of paperwork and online learning modules. Then came a urine and hair follicle drug screen followed by a DOT physical. The came more paperwork and reading a couple of chapters in Schneider's big handbook …Most of the OO/Lease companies (Landstar for example) have a maximum age they would allow. If you are simply "running cans" from port to end user, intrastate , then it shouldn't really matter - save for the cost (and limited parts availability) of keeping the rig on the road. Rick. Page 1 of 1.63 Photos. A terminal is merely a place of business for a trucking company. It's where their offices are, maintenance mechanics/repair shops are typically located. The only time a terminal location will matter is if you drive for a company which does not allow you to take the equipment home when you take home time. That's correct. As long as you communicate issues correctly then you will not be hit with a service failure. And service failures do not go against your driving record or your MVR. They are just an innercompany measurement of your performance as an effective or ineffective driver. Little secret, you're taking the entire CDL driving exam which you must pass but it doesn't count for your license, only to get the SPE certificate. 5. Once you pass, you will be mailed your actual certificate. At that time, you'll take the …Are you facing technical issues with your HP device? Look no further than the official HP Support Forums. These forums provide a platform for users to engage with experts and find ...A network of over 1,500 certified truck scales across the U.S. and Canada found primarily at truck stops. CAT scales are by far the most trustworthy scales out there. In fact, CAT Scale offers an unconditional Guarantee: “If you get an overweight fine from the state after our scale showed your legal, we will immediately check our scale.But first you need to elaborate on your address and the past 3 years of job experience. At this point, get Roehl out of your head. You are going to have to cast a wide net and get going with any company that has a paid CDL training program, like Schneider, Werner (which is Roadmaster school), etc. Kraven Black.345 Photos. 7 years ago. I'm a dry van driver at Swift, but here's my idea of what "heavy haul" might be like: Max speed 50mph or less, pulling into every weigh station in the US between New York and San Francisco, stopping early so you can get two parking spaces for your Wide Load. You can talk with your pilot driver, though.When it comes to making informed decisions about products and services, consumers need reliable information they can trust. Consumer Reports is a trusted resource that has been pro...The internet is an integral part of our lives and having a reliable broadband connection is key to staying connected. Plusnet broadband is a popular option for many households, but...Wowbutter is a popular alternative to traditional peanut butter, especially for individuals with allergies or dietary restrictions. However, there has been some confusion and conce...In today’s digital age, privacy has become a growing concern for internet users. One way people try to protect their online activities is by using incognito private browsing. Howev....
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